Massachusetts Department of Children & Families (DCF)

DCF works in partnership with families and communities to keep children safe from abuse and neglect. We seek to provide supports and services to keep children safe with parents or family members. When necessary, DCF provides foster care or finds new permanent families for children through kinship, guardianship or adoption. DCF also supports young adults, age 18-22, who are transitioning from DCF custody to independent living.

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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.

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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

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

Fax

(617) 261-7435

Address

1 Ashburton Place
Boston, MA 02108

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