THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES IS REMINDING MANDATED REPORTERS THAT IT'S ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT RIGHT NOW TO WATCH KIDS FOR SIGNS OF ABUSE AND NEGLECT.
AS SOME ACTIVITIES AND FACILITIES HAVE OPENED BACK UP...D-C-F-S ACTING DIRECTOR MARC SMITH SAYS THOSE REQUIRED BY LAW TO REPORT SIGNS OF ABUSE LIKE TEACHERS, DAYCARE PROVIDERS AND DOCTORS SHOULD KEEP AN EXTRA CLOSE EYE ON CHILDREN.
SMITH SAYS EVERYONE SHOULD PAY CLOSE ATTENTION.
D-C-F-S HAS A NEW ONLINE REPORTING FORM ON ITS WEBPAGE OR YOU CAN CALL THE STATE'S HOTLINE AT: 1-800-25-ABUSE. SMITH URGES ANYONE WHO SEES SOMETHING, TO SAY SOMETHING.
