Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS)
Child & Family Services — State Child Welfare Agency in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Indiana Department of Child Services is responsible for child welfare, child support, and adoption services in Indiana. Operates 19 regional offices serving all 92 Indiana counties, with a state office in Indianapolis.
Phone: (317) 234-5437
Address: 302 W Washington Street, Room E306, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46204
Website: https://www.in.gov/dcs
Languages: English, Spanish, additional languages via interpreter
Services offered: Child abuse and neglect investigations, foster care, kinship care, adoption, child support, juvenile justice services, family services and prevention
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 Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS)
How do I contact Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS)?
You can call Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) at (317) 234-5437 or visit 302 W Washington Street, Room E306 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Their website is https://www.in.gov/dcs.
What services does Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) offer?
Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) offers Child abuse and neglect investigations, foster care, kinship care, adoption, child support, juvenile justice services, family services and prevention. Serves Birth–21. The Indiana Department of Child Services is responsible for child welfare, child support, and adoption services in Indiana. Operates 19 regional offices serving all 92 Indiana counties, with a state office in Indianapolis.
Are services at Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) free or low-cost?
Many community child & family services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) at (317) 234-5437 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.
What languages does Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) support?
Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) 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 Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS)?
Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) reports serving Birth–21. Eligibility can also depend on income, residency, and the specific service needed — call (317) 234-5437 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.