Children & Family Services

The Division of Children and Family Services is responsible for strengthening and preserving families, ensuring protection and permanency for children, providing placement for children who are either neglected and/or abused or have been adjudicated a Persons In Need of Supervision (PINS) or a Juvenile Delinquent (JD); placement occurs when no other alternatives are possible.

If you believe that a child is in immediate danger, call 911 or your local police department.

The Children and Family Services Division is comprised of:

  • Adoption Services
  • Child Protective Services
  • Foster Care
  • Foster parent recruitment, certification, and training
  • Preventive Services