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    Department of Human Services

    Office of Children, Youth, and Families

    Call ChildLine at 1-800-932-0313

    How to report suspected abuse or neglect

    ​Pennsylvania's child welfare system is county-administered and state-supervised by DHS' Office of Children, Youth and Families (OCYF). Child welfare, family supports, foster and kinship placements, and juvenile detention services are organized, managed, and delivered by county children and youth agencies and county juvenile probation offices. OCYF provides programmatic, policy, technical, and financial assistance to help our partners across the Commonwealth keep kids safe and support families.

    Adoption and Fostering

    Explore how you can provide a safe and loving home for children in need through our adoption and fostering programs, and make a life-changing impact on their future.

    Adoption and Fostering

    Keep Kids Safe

    Find resources to protect children and learn how to report suspicions of abuse or neglect. Help make sure every child can grow up in a safe and supportive environment.

    Keep Kids Safe
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    KinConnector

    Discover the support and resources available to kinship caregivers through KinConnector, helping families navigate the challenges of raising children in their extended families.

    KinConnector

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    Empower At-Risk Youth, Transform Lives:

    Juvenile Justice Specialist

    We are seeking individuals who can develop effective relationships with court-adjudicated youth to help address personal problems and provide positive reinforcement to instill proper attitudes and responsible behaviors.

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      Related Services & Resources

      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.