Child and Family Services
Strengthening families. Protecting children.
The Utah Department of Children and Family Services promotes child safety and well-being by working with communities to strengthen families, keeping children in their homes whenever possible, and providing stable, supportive placements when needed.
Child and Family Services
Concerned about child abuse or neglect?
Call 1-855-323-3237 (DCFS) to take action or submit an online report.
Child Protective Services
If you suspect child abuse or neglect is occurring, please call 1-855-323-DCFS (3237)
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Foster Care
Foster care is a temporary intervention for children who are unable to remain safely in their homes.
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In-home services
Keeping children safely at home whenever possible by developing safety plans with DCFS-involved families to address and manage safety concerns.
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Prevention
The primary goal of Child and Family Services is to protect children from abuse and neglect.
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Youth Services & Resources
Child and Family Services works to support youth at risk of exiting foster care without a permanent home.
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Our mission
The mission of the Utah Division of Child and Family Services is to keep children safe from abuse and neglect through the strengthening of families. This is accomplished with individualized, trauma-informed, community-based services that are both safety-driven and family-driven, and the funding of domestic violence shelters and outreach services.
Have questions?
Contact our non-emergency number at 801-538-4100, or email us at [email protected]. You can also find a specific DCFS office by visiting our contact us page.
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Request records
For help with requesting copies of your DCFS records, visit our records request page, or contact your regional DCFS office.
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