Grandparent/Close Relative Caregiver Program
The Grandparent and Close Relative Caregiver Programs support family unity and help to keep children from entering the child welfare system.
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Sep 8 2023
(Washington, DC) – Today, ahead of Grandparents Day on Sunday, Mayor Muriel Bowser...
Sep 9 2022
Washington, DC – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the official end of LaShawn A. v....
Jun 1 2021
(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the end of court oversight and...
Apr 15 2021
A settlement has been proposed in LaShawn A. v. Bowser, Civil Action No. 89-1754 (TFH), in the...
Oct 7 2020
(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the DC Child and Family Services...
Nov 13 2025
Public Hearing on B26-399 – Support, Opportunity, Unity, Legal Relationship (SOUL) Amendment...
Oct 15 2025
Chronic Absenteeism and Truancy Public Hearing, Acting Director Tanya Torres Price
May 1 2025
Testimony of Dr. Antoinette S. Mitchell Acting State Superintendent of Education Office of the...
Nov 13 2024
Chronic Absenteeism and Truancy Public Hearing
Nov 7 2024
B25-0952 - Luggage for All Youth in Foster Care Amendment Act of 2024 (Lisa's Law) Public...
Mar 16 2020
Update on DC Child and Family Services Agency
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Mar 12 2020
We know that the current situation in the world can be scary. CFSA would like to ensure you have...
Mar 12 2020
Keeping with my commitment to keep you informed as this pandemic progresses, I would like to share...
Mar 12 2020
Thank you to those who joined yesterday’s call with CFSA’s Chief of Staff, Rachel Molly...
Jul 22 2013
The Mayor’s Advisory Committee on Child Abuse and Neglect (MACCAN) will hold a meeting...
Nov 8 2019
IMPORTANT NOTICE OF FINAL RULEMAKING (6219.12)
The final rulemaking...
Aug 22 2019
IMPORTANT NOTICE OF EMERGENCY AND PROPOSED RULEMAKING
The District of Columbia’s...
Sep 20 2018
Public Oversight Roundtable on
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Child and Family Services Agency
Office Hours
Monday to Friday 8:15 am to 4:45 pm
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200 I Street, SE, Washington, DC 20003
Phone: (202) 442-6100
Fax: (202) 727-6505
TTY: 711
Alternate Number: Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline: (202) 671-SAFE or (202) 671-7233
Email: [email protected]
Agency Performance
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
Alternate Number: Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline: (202) 671-SAFE or (202) 671-7233
Email: [email protected]
Agency Performance