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Request Consent Using the New DCFS Guardian Consent Portal

Date: 05/02/25

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) recently introduced the DCFS Guardian Consent Portal—a user-friendly, centralized website for electronic submission of consent requests for youth in care.

YouthCare providers, caseworkers, and other service providers are encouraged to use this new portal for streamlined submission and processing of consent requests, including:

  • CFS 415: Ordinary and Routine Medical and Dental Care
  • CFS 431: Medical/Surgical Treatment
  • CFS 431-A: Psychotropic Medication
  • CFS 431-1: Mental Health Treatment
  • CFS 432: Out of State Travel / Out of Country / Extended Trips
  • CFS 600-3: Release of Information
  • Other Ordinary & Routine Consents

Find additional information about the new portal and consent processes in the FAQ prepared by DCFS. The DCFS Consent Unit Hotline is available Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 pm. at 800-828-2179.