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Child and Family Services Agency

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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.

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].

DC Families for DC Kids

Hundreds of District young people need support during a difficult time in their lives.Show you care by becoming foster or adoptive parents. Call (202) 671-LOVE.

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Reach Out to a Child or a Family in Need

Partners for Kids in Care uses donations from the community to make a real difference to District children, teens and families in the child welfare system. For information, call (202) 727-7101.

Can't Care for Your Newborn?

Look for the Safe Haven sign! Making a responsible choice gives the baby the chance for a good life. Call 1-855-422-2229.

Featured Services

Grandparent Program

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

Working with Child Welfare

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

Help, CFSA

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

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

Oct 30 2019

The Children’s Bureau Approves DC Child and Family Services Agency’s Federal Family First Prevention Plan

PRESS RELEASE

Jul 17 2019

Family First Executive Summary

Family First Executive Summary: Title IV-E Prevention Program Five Year Plan Executive Summar

Apr 11 2019

Statement by CFSA Director Brenda Donald

Our number one priority is keeping kids safe.

Jan 22 2018

Public Notice: MACCAN Meeting

The next meeting of the Mayor’s Advisory Committee on Child Abuse and Neglect (MACCAN) will take...

Sep 25 2017

Public Notice: MACAAN 2018 Meeting

The next meeting of the Mayor’s Advisory Committee on Child Abuse and Neglect (MACCAN) will take...

Oct 28 2019

Public Hearing on the “Standby Guardian Amendment Act of 2019” and the “Child Safety and Well-Being Ombudsperson Establishment Act of 2019” - Testimonies of CFSA Dir. Brenda Donald, CFSA Principal Dep. Dir. Robert Matthews & CFSA Ombudsman Mariana Abraham

Public Hearing on the “Standby Guardian Amendment Act of 2019” and the “Child...

Jul 11 2019

Public Hearing on “Protecting Children Through Mandatory Reporting Amendment Act of 2019" - Testimony of CFSA Deputy Director of Robert L. Matthews

Public Oversight Hearing on DC Council Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety, on...

Feb 26 2019

Performance Oversight Hearing Fiscal Year 2018-2019

Performance Oversight Hearing Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Testimony of Brenda Donald Director...

Jan 30 2019

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

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

Jan 30 2019

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

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

Jul 22 2013

Public Notice: MACCAN Meeting

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

Feb 4 2019

Management Analyst

Job ID 6236 Location 200 I Street, SE Full/Part Time Full-Time Regular/Temporary Regular Date...

Feb 4 2019

Program Manager (Entry Services)

Job ID 6232 Location 200 I Street, SE Full/Part Time Full-Time Regular/Temporary...

Oct 5 2017

Social Worker

Job Summary This position is a career ladder from Grade 09 through Grade 11.Salary Ranges: Grade 09...

Sep 29 2017

Contract Specialist

General Job Information This position is located in the Contract and Procurement Division for the...

Sep 29 2017

Administrator, Well Being

Duties Serves as the Administrator in the Office of the Deputy Director of Well Being, Office of...

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

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