Contact Us

If you suspect child abuse or neglect is occurring please call our 24/7 intake hotline at 1-855-323-3237.

The mission of the Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) is to keep children safe from abuse and neglect through the strengthening of families. If you need help, have questions, or would like to share concerns about your own experience with DCFS, please take the following steps:

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Discuss your concern(s) with your caseworker directly, or with their supervisor.
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If not resolved, contact your DCFS regional office below:
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Northern Region
(801) 776-7300
Eastern Region
(435) 722-6550
Western Region
(801) 374-7013
Salt Lake Valley Region
(801) 253-5720
Southwest Region
(435) 865-5600

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If still not resolved, please contact our Constituent Services at dcfs@utah.gov or (801) 538-4208.

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If concerns persist, contact the Office of Child Protection Ombudsman (OCPO) at ocpo@utah.gov or (801) 538-4589.

OCPO is an independent office created to investigate complaints about DCFS. They work to address any concerns by working with DCFS to facilitate solutions and strengthen service delivery. You may contact OCPO at any time.

General Information

DCFS State Office
195 North 1950 West
Salt Lake City, Utah 84116
Phone: (801) 538-4100
Fax: (801) 538-3993
E-mail: dcfs@utah.gov

Find a DCFS Office

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Media Contact

Sarah Welliver
Phone: (801) 520-2777
E-mail: swelliver@utah.gov
A Journalist's Guide to Reporting on
Child Abuse & Neglect

DHHS On-Call Media Line
English: (801) 209-2591
Spanish: (385) 264-2685