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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.

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

District grandparents can access a range of programming that supports living healthy, happy lives...

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

The Mayor announced the official end of LaShawn A. v. Bowser, a 31-year-old class action lawsuit...

Jun 1 2021

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

The District exits LaShawn A. v. Bowser after 31 years.

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

Each center will connect families to critical prevention services.

Mar 28 2022

Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Oversight Hearing

Testimony of Robert L. Matthews, Director

Mar 11 2022

Public Hearing on Update on Improving School Attendance/Reducing Truancy and Chronic Absenteeism

Testimony of Elizabeth Muffoletto Deputy Director of Entry Services

Feb 17 2022

Performance Oversight Hearing Fiscal Year 2021 Child and Family Services Agency

Testimony of Robert L. Matthews, Director

Dec 9 2021

Bill 24-0462, Grandparent and Close Relative Caregivers Program Amendment Act of 2021

View the testimony.

Dec 9 2021

PR24-0396, The Child and Family Services Agency Robert L. Matthews Confirmation Resolution Act of 2021

View the testimony.

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 (Providers)

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

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...

Jul 22 2013

Public Notice: MACCAN Meeting

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

Nov 8 2019

Chapter 62 Notice of Final Rulemaking

IMPORTANT NOTICE OF FINAL RULEMAKING (6219.12) The final rulemaking amending 29 DCMR § 6219....

Aug 22 2019

Chapter 62 Notice of Emergency and Proposed Rulemaking

IMPORTANT NOTICE OF EMERGENCY AND PROPOSED RULEMAKING

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

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200 I Street, SE, Washington, DC 20003
Phone: (202) 442-6100
Fax: (202) 727-6505
TTY: 711
Email: [email protected]