State Child Welfare Agency Websites
Comprehensive list of child welfare agency websites for all 50 states, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and US Virgin Islands for reporting child abuse and neglect.
State Child Welfare Agency Websites
Links to State child welfare agency websites in all 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands.
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Alabama https://dhr.alabama.gov/child-protective-services/child-abuse-neglect-reporting/
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Arizona https://dcs.az.gov/
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Arkansas https://humanservices.arkansas.gov/
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California http://www.childsworld.ca.gov/
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Colorado https://cdhs.colorado.gov/our-services/child-and-family-services/child-welfare
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Connecticut https://portal.ct.gov/DCF/1-DCF/Reporting-Child-Abuse-and-Neglect
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District of Columbia https://cfsa.dc.gov/
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Florida https://www.myflfamilies.com
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Georgia https://dfcs.georgia.gov/
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Idaho https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/services-programs/children-families
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Indiana https://www.in.gov/dcs/contact-us/child-abuse-and-neglect-hotline/
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Kentucky https://chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dcbs/dpp/Pages/default.aspx
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Louisiana http://www.dss.state.la.us/
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Maine https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/ocfs/support-for-families/child-welfare
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Maryland https://dhs.maryland.gov/
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Massachusetts https://www.mass.gov/topics/health-social-services
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Michigan https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs
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Minnesota https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/children-and-families/
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Mississippi https://www.mdhs.ms.gov/
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Missouri https://dss.mo.gov/
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Montana https://dphhs.mt.gov/cfsd/index
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Nevada https://dcfs.nv.gov/
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New Hampshire https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/dcyf/index.htm
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New Jersey https://www.nj.gov/dcf/index.shtml
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New Mexico https://www.cyfd.nm.gov
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New York https://ocfs.ny.gov/main/
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North Carolina https://www.ncdhhs.gov/
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North Dakota https://www.hhs.nd.gov/cfs
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Oklahoma https://oklahoma.gov/okdhs.html
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Pennsylvania https://www.dhs.pa.gov/Pages/default.aspx
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Puerto Rico https://childcare.gov/state-resources?state=118&type=203
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Rhode Island https://dcyf.ri.gov/
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South Carolina https://dss.sc.gov/
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South Dakota https://dss.sd.gov/
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Tennessee https://www.tn.gov/content/tn/children-and-families.html
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U.S. Virgin Islands http://www.dhs.gov.vi/
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Vermont https://dcf.vermont.gov/
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Washington https://www.dcyf.wa.gov/
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West Virginia https://dhhr.wv.gov/bcf/Pages/default.aspx
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Wisconsin https://dcf.wisconsin.gov/
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Wyoming https://dfs.wyo.gov/
Important Information for Users
Verification of Information
All website links are verified periodically, but agency websites may change. If you encounter a broken link or incorrect information:
- Contact the state directly through directory assistance
- Use alternate search methods to locate the current agency website
- Report the issue to Kids on the Yard for database updates
Emergency Situations
If a child is in immediate danger, call 911 first, then contact the appropriate state agency.
Mandatory Reporting Requirements
Remember that reporting requirements and procedures vary by state. Always follow your state's specific guidelines for:
- Reporting timelines
- Required documentation
- Follow-up procedures
- Confidentiality requirements
Data Accuracy and Maintenance
Regular Updates
Kids on the Yard maintains this list through:
- Quarterly verification of all state agency websites
- Updates based on user reports and feedback
- Coordination with state agencies when possible
- Cross-reference with federal directory services
Disclaimer on External Links
These links direct users to external state government websites. Kids on the Yard:
- Does not control the content of these external sites
- Cannot guarantee the accuracy of information on state websites
- Is not responsible for changes in state agency procedures
- Provides these links as a public service resource
User Responsibility and Legal Framework
Professional Obligations
Users of this resource understand that:
- Mandatory reporting laws vary by state and profession
- Professional licensing may include specific reporting requirements
- Failure to report suspected abuse may have legal consequences
- Training on state-specific requirements is recommended
Resource Limitations
This directory is:
- Provided for informational purposes only
- Not a substitute for professional training
- Subject to change without notice
- One of many resources available for child protection
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Governing Law
This state agency directory and any disputes arising from its use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal action or proceeding arising under this directory shall be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
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Contact Information
For questions about this directory or child welfare resources:
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National Emergency Resources:
- National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
- Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-422-4453
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