What if the police decline to take a report?
Explain the DCFS mandate to immediately report, as missing, any foster child who is away (for any reason) without permission of the caregiver Cite IL State Statute (325 ILCS 40) which requires police to take a missing person report for any child up to age 21 without regard for a waiting period Call the Child Location and Support Unit for Missing Children and request assistance 1-866-503-0184 Call the IL Clearinghouse for Missing Children and request assistance 1-217-785-4341