Our Vision: Safe Children, Strengthened Families
Our Mission: To keep children safe from abuse and neglect and provide domestic violence services by working with communities and strengthening families
Programs and Services
Families and children may receive parent education, budgeting help, crisis intervention, sex abuse treatment, and mental health therapy.
When possible (subject to appropriate background checks), children are placed in the care of relatives.
For contract/vendor opportunities with Child and Family Services, see How to Contract with DCFS. For your information, here is a list of our providers.
Stop Child Abuse
Please help us STOP child abuse and neglect. If you suspect child abuse or neglect is occurring, call the Child Abuse/Neglect Hotline listed below. Learn more here
Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline
1-855-323-DCFS (3237)
How Do I?
- Report child abuse or neglect
- Request abuse and/or neglect background check
- Become a Foster Parent
- Foster Parent Payment Inquiries
- What help is offered to foster youth?
Kinship Care
The first priority of Child and Family Services is to maintain children at home with their family, if they can safely do so.
Learn more
Find What You're Looking For.
Contact DCFS
- Child Abuse/Neglect Hotline 1-855-323-DCFS (3237)
- Office Phone: (801) 538-4100
Fax: (801) 538-3993 - Main Address
195 North 1950 West,
Salt Lake City,
Utah 84116
Transition to Adult Living - Just For Youth
"Becoming an adult can be trying for anyone. But children aging out of foster care face unique challenges. Many don't succeed because they don't have the typical support systems as they prepare for adult life," -Olene Walker
A web site was created specifically for TAL youth. Called "Just for Youth", it has college scholarship information, job search help, help obtaining drivers licenses, and more.
Visit Just for Youth here
The Utah Department of Human Services prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, gender, or religion. DHS is committed to making its programs, benefits, services, and facilities accessible in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
If you believe you have been discriminated against for any of these protected categories, please send your written, oral (TTY), or electronic complaint here.