Contact Us
Address
600 Washington St, 6th Floor, Boston, MA 02111
Phone
Main
(617) 748-2000
8:45 am - 5:00 p.m., M-F
Auto Attendant
617-748-2400
8:45 am – 5:00 p.m., M-F
Child-at-Risk Hotline
800-792-5200
Open 24 hours to report child abuse and neglect
Who we serve
The Department of Children and Families (DCF) strives to protect children from abuse and neglect and supports young adults, age 18-22, who are transitioning from DCF custody to independent living. DCF works toward establishing the permanency and well-being of children by providing supports and services to families at home when it is safe to do so. When necessary, DCF provides foster care and, if parental reunification is not possible, finds new permanent families through kinship, guardianship or adoption.