Illinois Foster Care & DCFS Abuse Claims
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Children placed in foster care, group homes, and state custody are among the most vulnerable in Illinois. When the systems meant to protect them fail, survivors deserve to be heard. If you were sexually abused as a child while in foster care, a group home, or DCFS custody, we are here to listen — privately, compassionately, and at no cost to you. Speaking with us is always free and completely confidential.
It wasn't your fault. You are not alone.
Important: Time limits apply to filing claims. Contact us today for a free case evaluation.
Were you abused at a foster or DCFS placement?
You may be eligible for compensation. Speaking with us is free and confidential.
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Confidential
All consultations are completely confidential
Proven Results
$4B+ recovered for abuse survivors
Experienced Team
3,500+ survivors represented
40+ Years
Decades of experience fighting for justice
Who May Have a Claim
If you experienced sexual abuse as a child while in foster care or a DCFS-placed setting in Illinois, you may have legal options.
How We Help
We investigate confidentially, obtain records, and guide you through every step. There is no cost to speak with us, and everything you share is kept private.
Not sure if you qualify? Start a free, confidential review
Three quiet steps, on your terms
- 1You tell us as much or as little as you want.A confidential conversation with our team — by phone or online. You stay in control of the pace.
- 2We review whether you have a claim.At no cost, against the facts and the law — and we tell you honestly either way.
- 3You decide what happens next.There's no cost to speak with us, and you're never obligated to move forward.
Time Limits
Time limits can apply to these claims. The sooner you reach out, the more we may be able to do — and speaking with us is free and confidential.
Facilities We Are Reviewing
Aunt Martha's Integrated Care Center
5001 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL · Closed June 2024
A DCFS-contracted foster-care and residential placement facility on Chicago's South Side. Confidential, trauma-informed legal help for survivors.
Learn more →Other facility or placement — tell us your story
Were you abused at another foster home, group home, or DCFS-placed setting in Illinois? Even if you don't see your placement listed, you can still reach out. Your case may still qualify.
Tell us your story →Frequently Asked Questions
Is this confidential?+
Yes. Your consultation is free and completely confidential. Many survivors choose to proceed using a pseudonym, and contacting us does not make anything public. You decide what to share and when.
Do I need a police report?+
No. You do not need a police report — or any documentation — to speak with us. Many survivors never reported what happened, and that does not affect your ability to come forward now.
What if I was blamed, disbelieved, used substances, or ran away?+
None of that disqualifies you, and none of it was your fault. These are common experiences for youth in foster care and residential placement, and they do not prevent you from seeking justice.
What if I don't remember exact dates?+
That's completely okay. Memories of trauma are rarely tidy. You do not need precise dates — our team can help reconstruct a timeline from records and other information.
Does contacting you start a lawsuit?+
No. Reaching out simply starts a confidential conversation with a trauma-trained intake specialist. There is no obligation, and you remain in control of every decision about whether and how to move forward.
You Are Not Alone. We're Here to Help.
Survivors are coming forward. Your story matters, and speaking with us is free, confidential, and trauma-informed.
Do You Qualify?
Tell us what happened. Your review is free, confidential, and trauma-informed, and we'll tell you honestly whether you may have a claim.
Request a Confidential Consultation
Free, confidential, and trauma-informed. You decide what to share.