​​Other Requests

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Please read the instructions below prior to completing the request. Failure to follow instructions may result in a processing delay.

​ Instructions: Please submit a request for consent that does not fall into a main category with a standardized DCFS form. If you have your own internal form for a consent type that has a standard DCFS form, please submit it as an attachment with the DCFS form. Do not use acronyms anywhere in the request. 

Consent requests must be submitted by a DCFS Caseworker, CWCA, or Provider. If you are a foster parent, please consult with the youth’s caseworker.

Telehealth Consent Requests:
If you are submitting a Telehealth consent request, you must also have a valid CFS 415 or CFS 431-1 consent. If you do not have a valid consent, please fill out the appropriate consent request type (CFS 415 or CFS 431-1) and attach the telehealth consent in the additional information form step file upload field “Internal Consent Forms".

Hospital Admission Packets:
Verbal consent for hospital admissions must be granted through the consent unit hotline prior to submitting a hospital admission packet consent. If you have not obtained verbal consent for the hospital admission, please call the consent unit hotline before submitting the hospital admission packet.

If you have not received a response to a consent request you previously submitted, DO NOT re-submit the request. Please call the Consent Unit hotline for a status update and have the confirmation number of your previously submitted request available.