Children & Family Service Department

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is dedicated to promoting the safety and well-being of children, youth, and families throughout the state. By responding to reports of potential abuse and neglect, the organization provides family-centered care and connects families to essential resources. DCFS offers a wide array of services, including foster care, adoption, and support for relatives raising children. The agency also emphasizes prevention efforts, such as promoting health and self-sufficiency, as well as providing specialized resources for LGBTQI youth and substance abuse assistance for families. Generated from the website

The Division of Children and Family Services, also known as DCFS, operates more than 40 offices throughout Washington. It is a part of the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, which offers a range of rehabilitative and health care assistance solutions. The department provides adoption and foster parenting services. It administers a domestic violence program, as well as offers emergency counseling and legal advocacy solutions for children and families. The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services operates several crisis residential centers and provides independent living and family reconciliation and preservation solutions. The department also conducts an educational advocacy program.