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Massachusetts Department of Children & Families (DCF)

The Massachusetts Department of Children and Families strives to protect children from abuse and neglect and, in partnership with families and communities, provides supportive services to nurture their stability, growth, and development into adulthood.  

Our Work

Report child abuse or neglect 
Foster Care 
Adopt from DCF 
Adolescent and Young Adult Services  
Work for DCF 

What would you like to do?

Case concerns/questions (DCF Ombudsman)   Fair hearings  DCF public and other record requests  Volunteering & giving  DCF reports and dashboards  DCF partners and providers 

DCF Locations

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Area Offices by Town - Find out what office serves your city/town

Use this interactive map to find out what DCF Area Office supports your city/town. Hover over a city/town with your mouse or press and hold the city/town on a phone/mobile device to see the office's contact information.

Upcoming Events

  • Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) Public Hearing for SFY27

    1 Ashburton Place, Boston, MA 02108
    Wednesday, July 22, 2026
    11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
    DCF has prepared and submitted to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, the Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) Pre-Expenditure Report and Intended Use Plan for SFY27.
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Contact Us

MA Department of Children and Families

Online

Staverne Miller - DCF Commissioner DCFCommissioner@state.ma.us
DCF Office of the Ombudsman Ask a question

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

Massachusetts Child Abuse Emergency Line (800) 792-5200

Open 24 hours to report child abuse and neglect

Office of the Ombudsman (617) 748-2444

Fax

(617) 261-7435

Address

1 Ashburton Place Boston, MA 02108
Directions
DCF Management Directory

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