Child Abuse Medical Evaluation | MERIT (Medical Evaluation Response Initiative Team) - University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford

2350 North Rockton Avenue, Suite 204, Rockford, IL 61107

Eligibility

Open to children under ages 18 and younger suspected of being abused or neglected

Required documents

Call for information

(815) 395-8812

Voice - Main Phone

(815) 971-5000

Voice - Alternate Phone

www.rockford.medicine.uic.edu/departments/academic-departments/pediatrics/merit.

[email protected]

Application process

Must have a referral from DCFS, child advocacy centers (CAC), law enforcement, primary care, or ER providers only

Fees

None

Service area

Winnebago County, IL

Description

Provides all children suspected of being physically abused, sexually abused, or neglected with timely expert medical evaluations and treatment, as well as serving the community as a resource for prevention, research, and education.

- MERIT case coordinator will receive requests for evaluation.
- The coordinator will arrange for second opinions from other CAC's or DCFS investigators.
- Medical personnel will collaborate with investigative providers to determine next steps.

What's Here

Child Advocacy Centers Child Abuse Prevention Child Abuse Medical Evaluations

Providing organization

MERIT (Medical Evaluation Response Initiative Team) - University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford

Provides all children suspected of being physically abused, sexually abused, or neglected with timely expert medical evaluations and treatment.