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

Works to keep children safe and strengthens families through prevention, child protective services, in-home services, and out-of-home care. Child abuse and child neglect prevention services for families may include voluntary Protective Services Counseling, court-ordered Protective Services Supervision, evidence-based home visitation programs, Protective Family Preservation for children who are at immediate risk of an out-of-home placement, parenting classes, developing child safety plans, teaching conflict resolution and problem solving skills, and other specialized information and referral. Also handles client complaints unresolved by the case manager through the appropriate Regional Office, then to the State Office, and finally to the Office of Child Protection Ombudsman.COVID-19 UPDATE: Access to DCFS offices is by appointment only. Contact the local office or caseworker directly by phone to schedule.

• Children's Protective Services

Ages 0 - 18

Works to keep children safe and strengthens families through prevention, child protective services, in-home services, and out-of-home care. Child abuse and child neglect prevention services for families may include voluntary Protective Services Counseling, court-ordered Protective Services Supervision, evidence-based home visitation programs, Protective Family Preservation for children who are at immediate risk of an out-of-home placement, parenting classes, developing child safety plans, teaching conflict resolution and problem solving skills, and other specialized information and referral. Also handles client complaints unresolved by the case manager through the regional office (see appropriate regional office for contact info), then the State Office (See State Office complaint contact number below), then, finally, through the Office of Child Protection Ombudsman (Search as a separate provider).COVID-19 UPDATE: Access to DCFS offices will be by appointment only.

• Children's Protective Services
• Child Abuse Prevention
• Youth Violence Prevention

Shelter and crisis services for victims of domestic violence.COVID-19 UPDATE: Following all CDC and state guidelines.

• Foster Care/Temporary Shelter for Animals
• Domestic Violence Hotlines
• Domestic Violence Shelters

Provides programs and support services to keep children safe and strengthens families through prevention, child protective services, in-home services, and out-of-home care. Utah law requires any person who has reason to believe that a child has been subjected to abuse, neglect, or dependency to report it to DCFS or a law enforcement agency. If a child is in immediate danger call 911. Any person suspecting child abuse or neglect, call the Division of Child and Family Services 24-hour intake line.

COVID-19 Update: Due to COVID-19, access to DCFS offices will be by appointment only. Contact the local office or caseworker directly by phone to schedule. Following all CDC and state guidelines.

• Child Abuse Reporting/Emergency Response
• Child Abuse Hotlines