Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF)
Child & Family Services — State Child Welfare Agency in Hartford, Connecticut. The Connecticut Department of Children and Families is a fully consolidated state child welfare and children's behavioral health agency. Provides child protective services, foster care, adoption, juvenile services, and operates the Connecticut Children's Behavioral Health Plan.
Phone: (860) 550-6300
Address: 505 Hudson Street, Hartford, Connecticut, 06106
Website: https://portal.ct.gov/dcf
Languages: English, Spanish, additional languages via interpreter
Services offered: Child protective services, foster care and adoption, juvenile services, children's behavioral health, family support, prevention, congregate care
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 Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF)
How do I contact Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF)?
You can call Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF) at (860) 550-6300 or visit 505 Hudson Street in Hartford, Connecticut. Their website is https://portal.ct.gov/dcf.
What services does Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF) offer?
Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF) offers Child protective services, foster care and adoption, juvenile services, children's behavioral health, family support, prevention, congregate care. Serves Birth–21. The Connecticut Department of Children and Families is a fully consolidated state child welfare and children's behavioral health agency. Provides child protective services, foster care, adoption, juvenile services, and operates the Connecticut Children's Behavioral Health Plan.
Are services at Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF) free or low-cost?
Many community child & family services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF) at (860) 550-6300 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.
What languages does Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF) support?
Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF) 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 Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF)?
Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF) reports serving Birth–21. Eligibility can also depend on income, residency, and the specific service needed — call (860) 550-6300 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.