Pennsylvania DHS – Office of Children, Youth and Families (OCYF)
Child & Family Services — State Child Welfare Agency in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Office of Children, Youth and Families within DHS oversees child welfare, juvenile justice, and child care services delivered by 67 county Children and Youth Services agencies. Provides licensing, training, federal compliance, and the statewide ChildLine.
Phone: (717) 787-4756
Address: 625 Forster Street, Health and Welfare Building, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website: https://www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Children/Pages/default.aspx
Languages: English, Spanish, additional languages via interpreter
Services offered: State oversight of county CYS, ChildLine, juvenile justice services, child care licensing, federal Title IV-E administration, training and resource development
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 Pennsylvania DHS – Office of Children, Youth and Families (OCYF)
How do I contact Pennsylvania DHS – Office of Children, Youth and Families (OCYF)?
You can call Pennsylvania DHS – Office of Children, Youth and Families (OCYF) at (717) 787-4756 or visit 625 Forster Street, Health and Welfare Building in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Their website is https://www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Children/Pages/default.aspx.
What services does Pennsylvania DHS – Office of Children, Youth and Families (OCYF) offer?
Pennsylvania DHS – Office of Children, Youth and Families (OCYF) offers State oversight of county CYS, ChildLine, juvenile justice services, child care licensing, federal Title IV-E administration, training and resource development. Serves Birth–21. The Pennsylvania Office of Children, Youth and Families within DHS oversees child welfare, juvenile justice, and child care services delivered by 67 county Children and Youth Services agencies. Provides licensing, training, federal compliance, and the statewide ChildLine.
Are services at Pennsylvania DHS – Office of Children, Youth and Families (OCYF) free or low-cost?
Many community child & family services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call Pennsylvania DHS – Office of Children, Youth and Families (OCYF) at (717) 787-4756 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.
What languages does Pennsylvania DHS – Office of Children, Youth and Families (OCYF) support?
Pennsylvania DHS – Office of Children, Youth and Families (OCYF) 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 Pennsylvania DHS – Office of Children, Youth and Families (OCYF)?
Pennsylvania DHS – Office of Children, Youth and Families (OCYF) reports serving Birth–21. Eligibility can also depend on income, residency, and the specific service needed — call (717) 787-4756 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.