State Department of Child Services

Child Services responsibilities include:
  • Providing services to families in their home.
  • Placing children in foster care only when absolutely necessary as deemed by a court of law.
  • Help children find permanent caretakers.

Family Services

Child Services provides families a variety of services to strengthen families so children can stay safe at home with their parents or caretakers.
  • Family Safety Services | Spanish
  • Family Decision Making
  • Parenting Classes


Stop Child Abuse

  • Public Duty to Report Child Abuse/Neglect
  • Know the Signs
  • Get Parenting Help
  • Ways to Assist Children in Unsafe Situations

Children in State Care

  • About State Custody
  • A Parent's Guide to Foster Care: While Your Child Is In State Custody
  • Guide to Medical & Therapeutic Services
  • Family Care
  • Child Continuing Education
  • Services for Youths Entering Adulthood

Data, Statistics and Presentations

  • Child Services Data and Statistics
  • State & Federal Legislative Presentations and Reports
  • Statistics About Children in State Custody

Child Services Trainings in English and Spanish