Oregon Department of Human Services – Child Welfare Division

Child & Family Services — State Child Welfare Agency in Salem, Oregon. The Oregon Child Welfare Division within the Department of Human Services investigates child abuse and neglect, provides foster care and adoption, and supports families through prevention services. Operates 16 districts serving all 36 Oregon counties.

Phone: (503) 945-5944

Address: 500 Summer Street NE, E-71, Salem, Oregon, 97301

Website: https://www.oregon.gov/odhs/child-safety

Languages: English, Spanish, additional languages via interpreter

Services offered: Child protective services, foster care, adoption, kinship care, ICWA tribal partnerships, prevention services, independent living

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 Oregon Department of Human Services – Child Welfare Division

How do I contact Oregon Department of Human Services – Child Welfare Division?

You can call Oregon Department of Human Services – Child Welfare Division at (503) 945-5944 or visit 500 Summer Street NE, E-71 in Salem, Oregon. Their website is https://www.oregon.gov/odhs/child-safety.

What services does Oregon Department of Human Services – Child Welfare Division offer?

Oregon Department of Human Services – Child Welfare Division offers Child protective services, foster care, adoption, kinship care, ICWA tribal partnerships, prevention services, independent living. Serves Birth–21. The Oregon Child Welfare Division within the Department of Human Services investigates child abuse and neglect, provides foster care and adoption, and supports families through prevention services. Operates 16 districts serving all 36 Oregon counties.

Are services at Oregon Department of Human Services – Child Welfare Division free or low-cost?

Many community child & family services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call Oregon Department of Human Services – Child Welfare Division at (503) 945-5944 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

What languages does Oregon Department of Human Services – Child Welfare Division support?

Oregon Department of Human Services – Child Welfare 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 Oregon Department of Human Services – Child Welfare Division?

Oregon Department of Human Services – Child Welfare Division reports serving Birth–21. Eligibility can also depend on income, residency, and the specific service needed — call (503) 945-5944 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.