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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.

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.

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].

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.

Featured Services

CFSA Foster Care Explainer Videos

Videos for children and families entering foster care

Working with CFSA

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

Grandparent/Close Relative Caregiver Program

The Grandparent and Close Relative Caregiver Programs support family unity and help to keep...

Help, CFSA

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

CFSA Data Dashboard

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

Request a Background Check

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Request a background check on child-serving employees or prospective foster/adoptive parents.

Mandated Reporter Training

As a child-serving professional, you may be uniquely qualified to protect children from maltreatment.

Reconnect with Family

Family members separated in foster care system now have a way to find each other.

Latest

Sep 8 2023

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 9 2022

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 1 2021

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 15 2021

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 7 2020

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 13 2025

Public Hearing on B26-399 – Support, Opportunity, Unity, Legal Relationship (SOUL) Amendment Act of 2025

Public Hearing on B26-399 – Support, Opportunity, Unity, Legal Relationship (SOUL) Amendment...

Oct 15 2025

Chronic Absenteeism and Truancy Public Hearing - October 15, 2025

Chronic Absenteeism and Truancy Public Hearing, Acting Director Tanya Torres Price

May 1 2025

Public Roundtable on PR 26-165, “State Superintendent of Education Dr. Antoinette Mitchell Confirmation Resolution of 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 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 Hearing

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 (CFSA) Operating Status during COVID-19 Emergency

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

Mar 12 2020

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 12 2020

CFSA COVID-19 Guidance (Foster Parents)

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

Mar 12 2020

CFSA COVID-19 Guidance (Providers)

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

Jul 22 2013

Public Notice: MACCAN Meeting

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

Nov 8 2019

Chapter 62 Notice of Final Rulemaking

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

Aug 22 2019

Chapter 62 Notice of Emergency and Proposed Rulemaking

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

Sep 20 2018

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
Alternate Number: Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline: (202) 671-SAFE or (202) 671-7233
Email: [email protected]