Arkansas DHS – Division of Children and Family Services (DCFS)
Child & Family Services — State Child Welfare Agency in Little Rock, Arkansas. The Division of Children and Family Services within the Arkansas Department of Human Services investigates child maltreatment, provides foster care and adoption services, and supports families through prevention and reunification programs across Arkansas's 75 counties.
Phone: (501) 682-8770
Address: 700 Main Street, Little Rock, Arkansas, 72201
Website: https://humanservices.arkansas.gov/divisions-shared-services/children-family-services/
Languages: English, Spanish, additional languages via interpreter
Services offered: Child maltreatment investigations, foster care, adoption, prevention services, family reunification, independent living for older youth, kinship support
Ages served: Birth–21
Good to know: State child welfare agency headquarters; local services delivered through county/regional offices.
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Frequently asked questions about Arkansas DHS – Division of Children and Family Services (DCFS)
How do I contact Arkansas DHS – Division of Children and Family Services (DCFS)?
You can call Arkansas DHS – Division of Children and Family Services (DCFS) at (501) 682-8770 or visit 700 Main Street in Little Rock, Arkansas. Their website is https://humanservices.arkansas.gov/divisions-shared-services/children-family-services/.
What services does Arkansas DHS – Division of Children and Family Services (DCFS) offer?
Arkansas DHS – Division of Children and Family Services (DCFS) offers Child maltreatment investigations, foster care, adoption, prevention services, family reunification, independent living for older youth, kinship support. Serves Birth–21. The Division of Children and Family Services within the Arkansas Department of Human Services investigates child maltreatment, provides foster care and adoption services, and supports families through prevention and reunification programs across Arkansas's 75 counties.
Are services at Arkansas DHS – Division of Children and Family Services (DCFS) free or low-cost?
Many community child & family services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call Arkansas DHS – Division of Children and Family Services (DCFS) at (501) 682-8770 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.
What languages does Arkansas DHS – Division of Children and Family Services (DCFS) support?
Arkansas DHS – Division of Children and Family Services (DCFS) reports providing services in: English, Spanish, additional languages via interpreter. If you need another language, ask about translation services or call 988 for free crisis support in English and Spanish.
Who is eligible for services at Arkansas DHS – Division of Children and Family Services (DCFS)?
Arkansas DHS – Division of Children and Family Services (DCFS) reports serving Birth–21. Eligibility can also depend on income, residency, and the specific service needed — call (501) 682-8770 to confirm before visiting.
What if I'm in crisis right now?
If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1; LGBTQ+ youth press 3.
In crisis? Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1. For immediate danger call 911.