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Organizations that support the passage and enforcement of laws that protect children from arbitrary treatment, abuse, neglect, exploitation and other forms of maltreatment; and which promote social measures that are designed to enhance the well-being of children. (AIRS TD-1600.3100-140)

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UT (15)

Blanding (1)

Cedar City (1)

Fillmore (1)

Fort Duchesne (2)

Holladay (1)

Layton (1)

Magna (1)

Ogden (1)

Richfield (1)

Salt Lake City (3)

Sandy (1)

St George (1)

Nationwide (3)

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Blanding, UT

Families, Agencies, Communities, Together (FACT)

200 North Main
Blanding, UT 84511
Phone: 435-678-1271

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Address: 200 North Main
Blanding, UT 84511

Phone: 435-678-1271

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Eligibility: At-risk students who are referred to program by principals, law enforcement, etc.

Services Provided: The F.A.C.T. initiative provides flexible, comprehensive, preventive services to families with children at risk of failing in school, and/or at risk of abuse and neglect. The program involves the Departments of Human Services, Health, Public Education, and the Juvenile Courts. The new Department of Workforce Services will also be involved.
1. Advocacy on behalf of students.
2. Assistance in helping students comply with court mandates.
3. Case worker for family support
4. Case worker for Medicaid, food stamps, AFDC, etc.
5. Health check-ups and referrals to medical services
6. Individual and family counsel.
7. Referrals to legal, job, and community services.
8. Severe and Habitual Offenders Comprehensive Action Program (SHOCAP).
9. Social skills classes.
10. Some financial assistance.
11. Tutoring.
Agencies include: [Child Welfare] [Mental Health] [DSPD] [Substance Abuse] [DCFS] [ORS] [Aging]

Source:	Medical Home Portal
Last Updated:	11/14/2018

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Cedar City, UT

Division of Child and Family Services - Southwest Region Administration, Division of Child and Family Services

856 Sage Drive Ste 7
Cedar City, UT 84720
Phone: 435-867-2760

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dcfs.utah.gov/

Organization Name: Division of Child and Family Services
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Address: 856 Sage Drive Ste 7
Cedar City, UT 84720

Phone: 435-867-2760

Toll Free Phone: 855-323-3237

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Email: dcfsintake@utah.gov

URL: https://dcfs.utah.gov/

Eligibility: Varies according to service, eligibility determined by local DCFS offices.

Services Provided: 1. Child welfare services - protective services, foster care and adoptions.
2. Family services - family, marriage and child counseling, parenting groups, day care placement, supervision and follow through.
3. Family Preservation Unit - services for families who have experienced some difficulties related to abuse or neglect, but for whom removal of the child from the home is not necessary.
4. To be a foster parent contact the Utah Foster Care Foundation, www.utahfostercare.org/, or 1-877-505-5437 (Toll-free).
5. Adoption.
6. Independent Living Program (ILP) - a program for teens from age 16 to 18 who will not be returning to their natural home. Teaches youth to function independently and transition successfully from foster care into adulthood. Teen must currently be in the custody of the state such as foster care.
7. Services for youth - in their home.

Provider Profiles: All child abuse and/or neglect referrals for the state are now processed through our toll free Centralized Intake office in Magna, where staff are available 24/7. For email referrals, there could be up to a week's turn-around time.

Source:	Medical Home Portal
Last Updated:	10/15/2019

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Fillmore, UT

Division of Child and Family Services - Fillmore, Division of Child and Family Services

55 West 100 North
Fillmore, UT 84631

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dcfs.utah.gov/

Organization Name: Division of Child and Family Services
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Address: 55 West 100 North
Fillmore, UT 84631

Toll Free Phone: 855-323-3237

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Email: dcfsintake@utah.gov

URL: https://dcfs.utah.gov/

Eligibility: Varies according to service, eligibility determined by local DCFS offices.

Services Provided: 1. Child welfare services - protective services, foster care and adoptions.
2. Family services - family, marriage and child counseling, parenting groups, day care placement, supervision and follow through.
3. Family Preservation Unit - services for families who have experienced some difficulties related to abuse or neglect, but for whom removal of the child from the home is not necessary.
4. To be a foster parent contact the Utah Foster Care Foundation, www.utahfostercare.org/, or 1-877-505-5437 (Toll-free).
5. Adoption.
6. Independent Living Program (ILP) - a program for teens from age 16 to 18 who will not be returning to their natural home. Teaches youth to function independently and transition successfully from foster care into adulthood. Teen must currently be in the custody of the state such as foster care.
7. Services for youth - in their home.

Provider Profiles: All child abuse and/or neglect referrals for the state are now processed through our toll free Centralized Intake office in Magna, where staff are available 24/7. For email referrals, there could be up to a week's turn-around time.

Source:	Medical Home Portal
Last Updated:	10/15/2019

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Fort Duchesne, UT

Division of Child and Family Services - Fort Duchesne, Division of Child and Family Services

PO Box 808
Fort Duchesne, UT 84026

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dcfs.utah.gov/

Organization Name: Division of Child and Family Services
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Address: PO Box 808
Fort Duchesne, UT 84026

Toll Free Phone: 855-323-3237

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Email: dcfsintake@utah.gov

URL: https://dcfs.utah.gov/

Eligibility: Varies according to service, eligibility determined by local DCFS offices.

Services Provided: 1. Child welfare services - protective services, foster care and adoptions.
2. Family services - family, marriage and child counseling, parenting groups, day care placement, supervision and follow through.
3. Family Preservation Unit - services for families who have experienced some difficulties related to abuse or neglect, but for whom removal of the child from the home is not necessary.
4. To be a foster parent contact the Utah Foster Care Foundation, www.utahfostercare.org/, or 1-877-505-5437 (Toll-free).
5. Adoption.
6. Independent Living Program (ILP) - a program for teens from age 16 to 18 who will not be returning to their natural home. Teaches youth to function independently and transition successfully from foster care into adulthood. Teen must currently be in the custody of the state such as foster care.
7. Services for youth - in their home.

Provider Profiles: All child abuse and/or neglect referrals for the state are now processed through our toll free Centralized Intake office in Magna, where staff are available 24/7. For email referrals, there could be up to a week's turn-around time.

Source:	Medical Home Portal
Last Updated:	10/15/2019

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Four Direction Ute Indian Tribe Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)

PO Box 9
Fort Duchesne, UT 84026
Phone: 435-247-2534

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www.casanet.org

Address: PO Box 9
Fort Duchesne, UT 84026

Phone: 435-247-2534

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URL: http://www.casanet.org

Eligibility: Advocate must be appointed by the court. Volunteers must be 21, complete training and interview, pass criminal background check and attend 12 hours of ongoing training each year.

Services Provided: 1. Provide advocates for abused, neglected, and/or abandoned children.
2. Advocates visit the children and all other interested parties. Advocates turn in a monthly report with their observations and recommendations.

Source:	Medical Home Portal
Last Updated:	11/10/2016

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Holladay, UT

Division of Child and Family Services - Holladay - Central Region Administration, Division of Child and Family Services

645 East 4500 South
Holladay, UT 84107

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dcfs.utah.gov/

Organization Name: Division of Child and Family Services
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Address: 645 East 4500 South
Holladay, UT 84107

Toll Free Phone: 855-323-3237

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Email: dcfsintake@utah.gov

URL: https://dcfs.utah.gov/

Eligibility: Varies according to service, eligibility determined by local DCFS offices.

Services Provided: 1. Child welfare services - protective services, foster care and adoptions.
2. Family services - family, marriage and child counseling, parenting groups, day care placement, supervision and follow through.
3. Family Preservation Unit - services for families who have experienced some difficulties related to abuse or neglect, but for whom removal of the child from the home is not necessary.
4. To be a foster parent contact the Utah Foster Care Foundation, www.utahfostercare.org/, or 1-877-505-5437 (Toll-free).
5. Adoption.
6. Independent Living Program (ILP) - a program for teens from age 16 to 18 who will not be returning to their natural home. Teaches youth to function independently and transition successfully from foster care into adulthood. Teen must currently be in the custody of the state such as foster care.
7. Services for youth - in their home.

Provider Profiles: All child abuse and/or neglect referrals for the state are now processed through our toll free Centralized Intake office in Magna, where staff are available 24/7. For email referrals, there could be up to a week's turn-around time.

Source:	Medical Home Portal
Last Updated:	10/15/2019

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Layton, UT

Second District Guardian Ad Litem and Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)

427 North Wasatch Drive (350 East)
Layton, UT 84041
Phone: 801-444-4340

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utahcasa.org/

Address: 427 North Wasatch Drive (350 East)
Layton, UT 84041

Phone: 801-444-4340

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URL: http://utahcasa.org/

Eligibility: Advocates are court appointed. Children 0 to 18 years old are eligible for services

Wheelchair Accessible: Complete

Services Provided: Provides advocates for abused, neglected, and/or abandoned children within the legal system. Advocates visit the children and all other interested parties and turn in a monthly report with their observations and recommendations.

Source:	Medical Home Portal
Last Updated:	6/19/2017

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Magna, UT

Division of Child and Family Services - Magna, Division of Child and Family Services

3452 South 8400 West
Magna, UT 84044

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dcfs.utah.gov/

Organization Name: Division of Child and Family Services
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Address: 3452 South 8400 West
Magna, UT 84044

Toll Free Phone: 855-323-3237

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URL: https://dcfs.utah.gov/

Eligibility: Varies according to service, eligibility determined by local DCFS offices.

Services Provided: 1. Child welfare services - protective services, foster care and adoptions.
2. Family services - family, marriage and child counseling, parenting groups, day care placement, supervision and follow through.
3. Family Preservation Unit - services for families who have experienced some difficulties related to abuse or neglect, but for whom removal of the child from the home is not necessary.
4. To be a foster parent contact the Utah Foster Care Foundation, www.utahfostercare.org/, or 1-877-505-5437 (Toll-free).
5. Adoption.
6. Independent Living Program (ILP) - a program for teens from age 16 to 18 who will not be returning to their natural home. Teaches youth to function independently and transition successfully from foster care into adulthood. Teen must currently be in the custody of the state such as foster care.
7. Services for youth - in their home.

Provider Profiles: All child abuse and/or neglect referrals for the state are now processed through our toll free Centralized Intake office in Magna, where staff are available 24/7. For email referrals, there could be up to a week's turn-around time.

Source:	Medical Home Portal
Last Updated:	10/15/2019

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Ogden, UT

Children's Service Society of Utah - Ogden, Children's Service Society of Utah

3340 Harrison Boulevard Ste 130
Ogden, UT 84404
Phone: 801-564-6460

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www.cssutah.org

Organization Name: Children's Service Society of Utah
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Address: 3340 Harrison Boulevard Ste 130
Ogden, UT 84404

Phone: 801-564-6460

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URL: http://www.cssutah.org

Eligibility: Must be a kinship caregiver of a minor child 18 years or younger

Services Provided: Assists grandparents and other kinship caregivers (GrandFamilies) who are taking care of children they are not the biological parents of with applying for guardianship of the children, offers educational groups for caregivers and children (ages 4 to 11), and provides free, ongoing, short-term therapy and support services.

Source:	United Way 2-1-1
Last Updated:	5/8/2017

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Richfield, UT

Family Support Center of Southwestern Utah - Richfield, Family Support Center of Southwestern Utah

58 East 300 North
Richfield, UT 84701
Phone: 435-896-4256

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www.familysupportutah.org

Organization Name: Family Support Center of Southwestern Utah
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Address: 58 East 300 North
Richfield, UT 84701

Phone: 435-896-4256

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Email: directorfsc@gmail.com

URL: http://www.familysupportutah.org

Eligibility: Children ages 0-11 years old. Crisis care situations are judged on a case-by-case basis. A crisis situation is usually: a mental health crisis, a family emergency (medical emergency, death in the family), domestic violence, abuse, or any other situation where a child is in danger of experiencing trauma.

Services Provided: Supports parents and guardians as they strive to provide a healthy and safe environment for their children.

Source:	United Way 2-1-1
Last Updated:	6/11/2019

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Salt Lake City, UT

Children's Service Society of Utah

655 East 4500 South Ste 200
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
Phone: 801-355-7444

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cssutah.org

Address: 655 East 4500 South Ste 200
Salt Lake City, UT 84107

Phone: 801-355-7444

Toll Free Phone: 800-839-7444

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URL: http://cssutah.org

Eligibility: Must be a caregiver of a minor child 18 years or younger

Wheelchair Accessible: Complete

Services Provided: With offices throughout Northern Utah, provides parenting and step-parenting classes, home visitation, and kinship and adoption support, as well as other support services to Utah families. Runs GrandFamilies program which provides support and assistance to "kinship families" (relatives other than biological parents, such as grandparents, that are raising children). Provides free child care referral services for parents in Salt Lake and Tooele counties as well as child care provider recruitment, training, and technical assistance. Offers a lending library of children's toys, books, and games for parents and child care providers. Offices in Logan, Ogden, Clearfield, and Murray

Source:	United Way 2-1-1
Last Updated:	12/12/2019

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Division of Child and Family Services - Liberty, Division of Child and Family Services

1385 South State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84115

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dcfs.utah.gov/

Organization Name: Division of Child and Family Services
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Address: 1385 South State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84115

Toll Free Phone: 855-323-3237

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URL: https://dcfs.utah.gov/

Eligibility: Varies according to service, eligibility determined by local DCFS offices.

Services Provided: 1. Child welfare services - protective services, foster care and adoptions.
2. Family services - family, marriage and child counseling, parenting groups, day care placement, supervision and follow through.
3. Family Preservation Unit - services for families who have experienced some difficulties related to abuse or neglect, but for whom removal of the child from the home is not necessary.
4. To be a foster parent contact the Utah Foster Care Foundation, www.utahfostercare.org/, or 1-877-505-5437 (Toll-free).
5. Adoption.
6. Independent Living Program (ILP) - a program for teens from age 16 to 18 who will not be returning to their natural home. Teaches youth to function independently and transition successfully from foster care into adulthood. Teen must currently be in the custody of the state such as foster care.
7. Services for youth - in their home.

Provider Profiles: All child abuse and/or neglect referrals for the state are now processed through our toll free Centralized Intake office in Magna, where staff are available 24/7. For email referrals, there could be up to a week's turn-around time.

Source:	Medical Home Portal
Last Updated:	10/15/2019

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Voices for Utah Children

747 East South Temple Ste 100
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
Phone: 801-364-1182

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www.utahchildren.org/

Address: 747 East South Temple Ste 100
Salt Lake City, UT 84102

Phone: 801-364-1182

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URL: https://www.utahchildren.org/

Wheelchair Accessible: Complete

Services Provided: Communicates the needs of children through research, publications, media campaigns and advocacy to ensure that children's needs are known and met. Influences policies and decisions to ensure that the best interest of children is our state's priority.

Provider Profiles: Utah Medicaid and CHIP extension a key campaign https://utahchildren.org/issues/chip-resources
Roz McGee past Executive Director

Source:	Medical Home Portal
Last Updated:	10/15/2019

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Sandy, UT

Division of Child and Family Services - Fashion Place, Division of Child and Family Services

10008 South Creek Run Way
Sandy, UT 84070
Phone: 855-323-3237

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dcfs.utah.gov/

Organization Name: Division of Child and Family Services
(Show others in Organization)

Address: 10008 South Creek Run Way
Sandy, UT 84070

Phone: 855-323-3237

Toll Free Phone: 855-323-3237

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URL: https://dcfs.utah.gov/

Eligibility: Varies according to service, eligibility determined by local DCFS offices.

Services Provided: Work to prevent child abuse and neglect, investigate abuse and neglect, offer foster care, family services and services for youth.

Source:	Medical Home Portal
Last Updated:	8/9/2018

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St George, UT

Blue Butterfly House

166 North 300 West Ste 1
St George, UT 84770
Phone: 435-222-9525

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www.bluebutterflyhouse.org

Address: 166 North 300 West Ste 1
St George, UT 84770

Phone: 435-222-9525

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Email: bluebutterflyhealth@gmail.com

URL: http://www.bluebutterflyhouse.org

Eligibility: Those court ordered to have supervised visits. Do not have to be referred.

Services Provided: Provides a safe facility for children to have a neutral location for court-ordered supervised visits with parents or other loved ones.

Source:	United Way 2-1-1
Last Updated:	12/3/2019

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Nationwide

Hope for Henry Foundation

2440 Wisconsin Ave NW, Suite 201
Washington, DC 20007
Phone: 202-813-3385

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hopeforhenry.org

Address: 2440 Wisconsin Ave NW, Suite 201
Washington, DC 20007

Phone: 202-813-3385

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URL: https://hopeforhenry.org

Eligibility: Hospital care for seriously ill children and their families

Services Provided: Hope for Henry is reinventing how hospitals care for seriously ill children and their families through innovative programs that entertain, reduce stress, and empower children to be active participants in their own care. Three components: embedded full-time Child Life Specialists, gifts and entertaining distractions, special events throughout the year.

Source:	MHP-Nationwide
Last Updated:	4/23/2019

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National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

5600 Fishers Lane, Parklawn Building, Room 17C-26
Rockville, MD 20857

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www.nctsn.org/audiences/families-and-caregivers

Organization Name: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
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Address: 5600 Fishers Lane, Parklawn Building, Room 17C-26
Rockville, MD 20857

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URL: https://www.nctsn.org/audiences/families-and-caregivers

Services Provided: Website-based resources for parents and caregivers who play an essential role in helping children and teenagers recover from traumatic events.

Provider Profiles: Internet-based resource

Source:	MHP-Nationwide
Last Updated:	1/6/2020

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National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA)

5100 SW Macadam Ave, Suite 300
Portland, OR 97239
Phone: 503-222-4044

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www.nicwa.org/

Address: 5100 SW Macadam Ave, Suite 300
Portland, OR 97239

Phone: 503-222-4044

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Email: info@nicwa.org

URL: https://www.nicwa.org/

Services Provided: Provides educational and informational resources for families, service providers, caseworkers and tribal leaders related to the welfare of Native American and Alaska Native children. This includes information about child abuse, adoption and foster care, policy, and advocacy.

Source:	Nationwide Suggest Providers Queue
Last Updated:	1/3/2020

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