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