Nevada Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) – State Office

Child & Family Services — State Child Welfare Agency in Carson City, Nevada. The Nevada Division of Child and Family Services provides state oversight, training, and policy for child welfare and operates direct child welfare services in the rural counties. Clark and Washoe counties operate their own child welfare agencies under DCFS contracts.

Phone: (775) 684-4400

Address: 4126 Technology Way, 3rd Floor, Carson City, Nevada, 89706

Website: https://dcfs.nv.gov

Languages: English, Spanish, additional languages via interpreter

Services offered: Rural county child welfare, juvenile justice services, children's mental health (Desert Willow, NV Mental Health Institute youth services), state oversight of urban county agencies

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 Nevada Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) – State Office

How do I contact Nevada Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) – State Office?

You can call Nevada Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) – State Office at (775) 684-4400 or visit 4126 Technology Way, 3rd Floor in Carson City, Nevada. Their website is https://dcfs.nv.gov.

What services does Nevada Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) – State Office offer?

Nevada Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) – State Office offers Rural county child welfare, juvenile justice services, children's mental health (Desert Willow, NV Mental Health Institute youth services), state oversight of urban county agencies. Serves Birth–21. The Nevada Division of Child and Family Services provides state oversight, training, and policy for child welfare and operates direct child welfare services in the rural counties. Clark and Washoe counties operate their own child welfare agencies under DCFS contracts.

Are services at Nevada Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) – State Office free or low-cost?

Many community child & family services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call Nevada Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) – State Office at (775) 684-4400 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

What languages does Nevada Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) – State Office support?

Nevada Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) – State Office 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 Nevada Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) – State Office?

Nevada Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) – State Office reports serving Birth–21. Eligibility can also depend on income, residency, and the specific service needed — call (775) 684-4400 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.