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    Keep Kids Safe

    The Department of Human Services' Office of Children, Youth, and Families' vision is for all children and youth to grow up in a safe, nurturing, and permanent family and community. Our mission is to support the provision of quality services and best practices designed to ensure the safety, permanency,  and well-being of Pennsylvania's children, youth, and families.

     

    Suspect Abuse? Report it!

    Call ChildLine at 1-800-932-0313.

    If you suspect child abuse or neglect, call ChildLine. Mandatory reporters can report online through the Child Welfare Information Solution (CWIS) system.

    Make the Call
    Report Online

    Featured Services and Programs

    Get a Clearance

    The Child Protective Services Law (CPSL) requires certain individuals to submit clearances in order to be employed, be a resource parent (foster or adoptive), or be a volunteer with children.

    Learn about Clearances

    Family First

    Family First allows Pennsylvania to use federal funding to help children safely stay with their parents or relatives and out of the foster care system.

    Learn About Family First

    Plans of Safe Care

    A Plan of Safe Care (POSC) lists and directs services and supports to ensure the safety and well-being of a substance-affected infant (SAI) and their caregivers.

    Learn About POSC

    Keep Kids Safe Services

    You can be their hero.

    If you suspect child abuse or neglect, call ChildLine: 1-800-932-0313

    The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS), which is in part comprised of the Office of Children, Youth, and Families (OCYF) complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.