The Fair Hearings process provides an opportunity to get an impartial review and finding. Some examples of situations where people could request a fair hearing are the following: 

• A parent involved in an investigation or case doesn’t agree with decisions CFSA is making.
• A guardian ad litem wants an independent review of actions CFSA took on behalf of a child or youth. Youths age 14 or older can request a fair hearing for themselves.
• Foster parents want to appeal removal of a child from their home.
• A person wants CFSA remove his/her name from the Child Protection Register.

To request a fair hearing, complete the fair hearings request form. Then, submit your completed form via email to cfsa.fairhearings@dc.gov. For more information, see the brochures below or call 202-724-3748.