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Sorry, you need to enable JavaScript to visit this website. cfsa Child and Family Services Agency DC Agency Top Menu 311 Online Agency Directory Online Services Accessibility Mayor Muriel Bowser Search form X Search CFSA Home Services For Youth Youth Services Youth Bill of Rights For Families Safe Havens for Newborns Child Abuse and Neglect Investigations Grandparent Program Voluntary Foster Care Registry Be Heard! 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Bowser , in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia that may affect the rights of certain District of Columbia residents who were involved in the District’s child welfare system . A virtual public hearing called a fairness hearing” will be held at 10 a.m. on June 1, 2021 before the Honorable Thomas F. Hogan. At the fairness hearing, the judge will consider whether the settlement is fair, reasonable, and adequate. Please see the attached full notice... Expungement As of October 1, 2023, D.C. Law 24-317 requires the District to remove (expunge) certain reports of child abuse or neglect from the Child Protection Register. Report Child Abuse and Neglect Keeping children safe is everybody’s business.To report known or suspected incidents of child abuse or neglect in the District, call (202) 671-SAFE [(202) 671-7233]. Reach Out to a Child or a Family in Need Partners for Kids in Care uses donations from the community to make a real difference to District children, teens and families in the child welfare system. For information, call (202) 727-7101. New Kinship Website Launch The Kinship Navigator program makes it easy for kin to apply and recertify online for caregiver subsidies. Users can also apply online for Emergency Financial Assistance. Featured Services Help, CFSA Find the answers you need about community services, resources and safe havens. Grandparent Program The Grandparent Caregiver Program supports family unity and helps to keep children from entering... CFSA Videos Videos for children and families entering foster care CFSA Data Dashboard CFSA’s Public Facing Dashboard shows our commitment to performance, transparency and public... Working with Child Welfare Families need to understand what to expect during a child welfare investigation. More Services Request a Background Check Request a background check on child-serving employees or prospective foster/adoptive parents. Mandated Reporter Training As a child-serving professional, you may be uniquely qualified to protect children from maltreatment. Reconnect with Family Family members separated in foster care system now have a way to find each other. Latest Press Releases Testimonies Advisories Statements Sep 8 2023 Mayor Bowser Celebrates Grandparents Day and Highlights Resources for District Grandparents and Grandfamilies District grandparents can access a range of programming that supports living healthy, happy lives... Sep 9 2022 With the End of a Three-Decade Class Action Lawsuit, Mayor Bowser Announces a New Era for the DC Child and Family Services Agency The Mayor announced the official end of LaShawn A. v. Bowser, a 31-year-old class action lawsuit... Jun 1 2021 Mayor Bowser Announces the End of Court Oversight of the DC Child and Family Services Agency The District exits LaShawn A. v. Bowser after 31 years. Apr 15 2021 LaShawn A. v. Bowser Notice to Class Plaintiffs of Proposed Settlement Agreement A settlement has been proposed in LaShawn A. v. Bowser, Civil Action No. 89-1754 (TFH), in the... Oct 7 2020 Mayor Bowser Launches Families First Success Centers in Wards 7 and 8 Each center will connect families to critical prevention services. More Mar 28 2022 Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Oversight Hearing Testimony of Robert L. Matthews, Director Mar 11 2022 Public Hearing on Update on Improving School Attendance/Reducing Truancy and Chronic Absenteeism Testimony of Elizabeth Muffoletto Deputy Director of Entry Services Feb 17 2022 Performance Oversight Hearing Fiscal Year 2021 Child and Family Services Agency Testimony of Robert L. Matthews, Director Dec 9 2021 Roundtable on Improving School Attendance: Truancy and Chronic Absenteeism Issues in the District View the testimony. Dec 9 2021 Bill 24-0462, Grandparent and Close Relative Caregivers Program Amendment Act of 2021 View the testimony. More Mar 16 2020 Update on DC Child and Family Services Agency (CFSA) Operating Status during COVID-19 Emergency Update on DC Child and Family Services Agency (CFSA) Operating Status during COVID-19 Emergency... Mar 12 2020 CFSA COVID-19 Guidance (College Youth-in-Care) We know that the current situation in the world can be scary. CFSA would like to ensure you have... Mar 12 2020 CFSA COVID-19 Guidance (Foster Parents) Keeping with my commitment to keep you informed as this pandemic progresses, I would like to share... Mar 12 2020 CFSA COVID-19 Guidance (Providers) Thank you to those who joined yesterday’s call with CFSA’s Chief of Staff, Rachel Molly Joseph. Jul 22 2013 Public Notice: MACCAN Meeting The Mayor’s Advisory Committee on Child Abuse and Neglect (MACCAN) will hold a meeting Tuesday,... More Nov 8 2019 Chapter 62 Notice of Final Rulemaking IMPORTANT NOTICE OF FINAL RULEMAKING (6219.12) The final rulemaking amending 29 DCMR § 6219.... Aug 22 2019 Chapter 62 Notice of Emergency and Proposed Rulemaking IMPORTANT NOTICE OF EMERGENCY AND PROPOSED RULEMAKING Sep 20 2018 Public Oversight Roundtable on Improving School Attendance: Truancy, Chronic Absenteeism, and the Implementation of Reform Activities Public Oversight Roundtable on Improving School Attendance: Truancy, Chronic Absenteeism, and the... More Follow CFSA on Twitter Tweets by @DCCFSA Child and Family Services Agency Office Hours Monday to Friday 8:15 am to 4:45 pm Connect With Us 200 I Street, SE, Washington, DC 20003 Phone: (202) 442-6100 Fax: (202) 727-6505 TTY: 711 Email: [email protected] Ask the Director Agency Performance Amharic (አማርኛ) Chinese (中文) French (Français) Korean (한국어) Spanish (Español) Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) Update on DC Child and Family Services Agency (CFSA) Operating Status during COVID-19 Emergency Date Released: Mon, 03/16/2020 Update on DC Child and Family Services Agency (CFSA) Operating Status during COVID-19 Emergency What is our operating status? CFSA offices will be closed to the general public beginning Monday, March 16 through March 31, 2020. CFSA will continue to provide essential services and duties to ensure the safety of children in the District, including the child abuse and neglect hotline (202-671-SAFE) that will be available to accept reports 24/7. 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