California Department of Social Services – Children and Family Services Division
Child & Family Services — State Child Welfare Agency in Sacramento, California. The California Department of Social Services oversees child welfare services delivered through California's 58 county welfare departments. Functions include policy direction, federal compliance, foster care payments, training, and program evaluation for the largest state child welfare system in the nation.
Phone: (916) 651-8848
Address: 744 P Street, Sacramento, California, 95814
Website: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/foster-care
Languages: English, Spanish, additional languages via interpreter
Services offered: State oversight of county child welfare, foster care funding, adoption services, child abuse prevention, family preservation, resource family approval, independent living program
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 California Department of Social Services – Children and Family Services Division
How do I contact California Department of Social Services – Children and Family Services Division?
You can call California Department of Social Services – Children and Family Services Division at (916) 651-8848 or visit 744 P Street in Sacramento, California. Their website is https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/foster-care.
What services does California Department of Social Services – Children and Family Services Division offer?
California Department of Social Services – Children and Family Services Division offers State oversight of county child welfare, foster care funding, adoption services, child abuse prevention, family preservation, resource family approval, independent living program. Serves Birth–21. The California Department of Social Services oversees child welfare services delivered through California's 58 county welfare departments. Functions include policy direction, federal compliance, foster care payments, training, and program evaluation for the largest state child welfare system in the
Are services at California Department of Social Services – Children and Family Services Division free or low-cost?
Many community child & family services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call California Department of Social Services – Children and Family Services Division at (916) 651-8848 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.
What languages does California Department of Social Services – Children and Family Services Division support?
California Department of Social Services – Children and Family Services Division 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 California Department of Social Services – Children and Family Services Division?
California Department of Social Services – Children and Family Services Division reports serving Birth–21. Eligibility can also depend on income, residency, and the specific service needed — call (916) 651-8848 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.