Illinois Department of Family Services (HFS)

Possible court filing fees?

No

Type of service

Administrative (IV-D)

How to apply:

By phone

The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) can start a child support case against the other parent. They will also handle all of the necessary paperwork throughout the case, free of charge. To receive these services, you will have to apply for their child support enforcement services (or the IV-D program). If you are currently receiving Medicaid or Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), acceptance into the program is guaranteed.

Call (800)-447-4278

Intake Hours

M-F 9:00am - 5:00pm

General Hours

M-F 9:00am - 6:00pm

36 S Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60603
(9th Floor)

Cost

All services are free of charge

Services Offered

A case worker will be assigned to manage paperwork needed throughout the case

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Items to Bring:

• Proof of Public Aid (LINK/SNAP, TANF, SSI)
• Other Financial Information (if you have other savings or assets)
• Copy of child's birth certificate
• Copy of child's birth certificate
• Copy of child's birth certificate
• Copy of child's birth certificate