The Training for Mandated Reporters Has MOVED! If you are here to take the Training for Mandated Reporters, please visit the NEW Learning and Development Center (LDC) using the link below.

“Mandated reporters can access DCFS’ free on-line Mandated Reporter Training by clicking on this link: DCFS Training. If you are a new user, you may register for an account.

The purpose of this online course is to help all Illinois Mandated Reporters understand their critical role in protecting children by recognizing and reporting child abuse.

Current mandated reporters fail to report more than half their suspicions of child maltreatment; this training and the frequency of training aims to ensure we work to prevent these gaps in recording

The DCFS on-line Virtual Training Center (VTC) is the entry point for training-related information and resources for foster and adoptive caregivers, child welfare professionals and the public.

Accessing Past Certifications If you have previously completed the Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse: Training for Mandated Reporters and would like to view and/or print a past certificate, you …

Interested parties desiring to develop their own Mandated Reporter training as a standalone or embedded with other content may do so with the understanding that they must use the Department’s …

If you suspect child abuse or neglect you have a social responsibility to report it to Illinois DCFS. State law also requires most professionals who work with children to report suspected child abuse or neglect.

In addition to distributing this manual, the Department of Children and Family Services provides an online training course entitled Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse: Training for Mandated …

All training has been moved to the Learning and Development Center (LDC). YES, I have an illinois.gov email address - visit the IllinoisConnect launch page and select the LDC icon. Enter your illinois.gov …