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Become a Foster or Adoptive Parent Today!

Help keep DC children in foster care in their community. Become a foster parent today and make a difference.

CFSA Data Dashboard

The CFSA Data Dashboard shows our commitment to performance, transparency and public reporting.

Expungement

As of October 1, 2023, D.C. Law 24-317 requires the District to remove (expunge) certain reports of child abuse or neglect from the Child Protection Register.

Preserving Our Kids’ Equity Through Trusts (POKETT)

The training provides an overview of the POKETT Act and the role of the Child and Family Services Agency (CFSA) to support youth and families in this effort.

Office of Thriving Families (OTF)

The Office of Thriving Families (OTF) forges community partnerships and supports community-based programs and strategies designed to strengthen families and promote safety and stability.

Report Child Abuse and Neglect

Keeping children safe is everybody’s business.To report known or suspected incidents of child abuse or neglect in the District, call (202) 671-SAFE [(202) 671-7233].

Partners for Kids and Families

CFSA’s Partners for Kids and Families (PKF) is dedicated to providing children, youth, and families with essential resources and support.

Featured Services

Help, CFSA

Find the answers you need about community services, resources and safe havens.

Grandparent Program

The Grandparent Caregiver Program supports family unity and helps to keep children from entering...

CFSA Videos

Videos for children and families entering foster care

CFSA Data Dashboard

CFSA's Public Facing Dashboard shows our commitment to performance, transparency and public...

Working with Child Welfare

Families need to understand what to expect during a child welfare investigation.

Latest

SEP

Mayor Bowser Celebrates Grandparents Day and Highlights Resources for District Grandparents and Grandfamilies

(Washington, DC) – Today, ahead of Grandparents Day on Sunday, Mayor Muriel Bowser...

SEP

With the End of a Three-Decade Class Action Lawsuit, Mayor Bowser Announces a New Era for the DC Child and Family Services Agency

Washington, DC – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the official end of LaShawn A. v....

JUN

Mayor Bowser Announces the End of Court Oversight of the DC Child and Family Services Agency

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the end of court oversight and...

APR

LaShawn A. v. Bowser Notice to Class Plaintiffs of Proposed Settlement Agreement

A settlement has been proposed in LaShawn A. v. Bowser, Civil Action No. 89-1754 (TFH), in the...

OCT

Mayor Bowser Launches Families First Success Centers in Wards 7 and 8

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the DC Child and Family Services...

NOV

B25-0952 - Luggage for All Youth in Foster Care Amendment Act of 2024 (Lisa's Law) Public Hearing

B25-0952 - Luggage for All Youth in Foster Care Amendment Act of 2024 (Lisa's Law) Public...

APR

Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Oversight Hearing

Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Oversight Hearing, Testimony of Robert L. Matthews, Director

APR

Performance Oversight Hearing Fiscal Year 2023 Child and Family Services Agency

Performance Oversight Hearing Fiscal Year 2023 Child and Family Services Agency Testimony of...

FEB

Performance Oversight Hearing Fiscal Year 2024 Child and Family Services Agency

Performance Oversight Hearing Fiscal Year 2024 Child and Family Services Agency Testimony of...

DEC

Chronic Absenteeism and Truancy Public Hearing

MAR

Update on DC Child and Family Services Agency (CFSA) Operating Status during COVID-19 Emergency

Update on DC Child and Family Services Agency (CFSA) Operating Status during COVID-19 Emergency...

MAR

CFSA COVID-19 Guidance (College Youth-in-Care)

We know that the current situation in the world can be scary. CFSA would like to ensure you have...

MAR

CFSA COVID-19 Guidance (Foster Parents)

Keeping with my commitment to keep you informed as this pandemic progresses, I would like to share...

MAR

CFSA COVID-19 Guidance (Providers)

Thank you to those who joined yesterday’s call with CFSA’s Chief of Staff, Rachel Molly...

JUL

Public Notice: MACCAN Meeting

The Mayor’s Advisory Committee on Child Abuse and Neglect (MACCAN) will hold a meeting...

NOV

Chapter 62 Notice of Final Rulemaking

IMPORTANT NOTICE OF FINAL RULEMAKING (6219.12) The final rulemaking...

AUG

Chapter 62 Notice of Emergency and Proposed Rulemaking

IMPORTANT NOTICE OF EMERGENCY AND PROPOSED RULEMAKING The District of Columbia’s...

SEP

Public Oversight Roundtable on Improving School Attendance: Truancy, Chronic Absenteeism, and the Implementation of Reform Activities

Public Oversight Roundtable on Improving School Attendance: Truancy, Chronic Absenteeism, and the...

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Child and Family Services Agency

Office Hours
Monday to Friday 8:15 am to 4:45 pm

Connect With Us
200 I Street, SE, Washington, DC 20003
Phone: (202) 442-6100
Fax: (202) 727-6505
TTY: 711
Email: cfsa@dc.gov