DCF Central Office

Address

1 Ashburton Place, Boston, MA 02108

Phone

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

Office of the Ombudsman (617) 748-2444

Online

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

Fax

(617) 261-7435
Transit friendly
Wheelchair Accessible

Details   of DCF Central Office

Overview   of DCF Central Office

Upon entering the front door you will need to check-in with the security desk to let them know that you are here to visit with someone from DCF. The security officer will provide you with appropriate direction.

Hours   for DCF Central Office

Monday - Thursday:
8:45 am-5:00 pm

Parking   at DCF Central Office

It is easiest to get to 1 Ashburton Place by using public transportation. Take the T's Red line to the Park Street stop. This will drop you at the bottom of Beacon Hill and you will need to walk up Park Street and Bowdoin Street. Other nearby T stops include the Blue line’s Bowdoin stop, and the Green line’s Government Center stop. Street parking in this area can be challenging. If you decide to drive and need to park your car you may find a meter on a nearby street, or you can choose to park in a paid lot. For more information: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/mccormack-building-directions 

Services   at DCF Central Office

This is the DCF administrative headquarters. Direct services to children and families of the Commonwealth are not provided from this location. If you would like to report an incident of abuse or neglect, apply or inquire about services, or speak to a specific social worker, please contact your local DCF area office. A map and listing of these offices is available on our homepage.

Restrictions   at DCF Central Office

Service dogs only please

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