Scioto County Public Children Services Agency

Child & Family Services in Portsmouth, Ohio. Scioto County, OH — Investigates child abuse and neglect reports; provides foster care, adoption, kinship, and family-preservation services.

Phone: (740) 456-4164

Address: 710 Court St., P.O. Box 1347, Portsmouth, Ohio, 45662-1347

Good to know: OH JFS local agency directory (PCSA); Director: Tamela Moore Morton; verified live 2026-04-28

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Frequently asked questions about Scioto County Public Children Services Agency

How do I contact Scioto County Public Children Services Agency?

You can call Scioto County Public Children Services Agency at (740) 456-4164 or visit 710 Court St., P.O. Box 1347 in Portsmouth, Ohio.

What services does Scioto County Public Children Services Agency offer?

Scioto County, OH — Investigates child abuse and neglect reports; provides foster care, adoption, kinship, and family-preservation services.

Are services at Scioto County Public Children Services Agency free or low-cost?

Many community child & family services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call Scioto County Public Children Services Agency at (740) 456-4164 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

Does Scioto County Public Children Services Agency offer services in other languages?

Call Scioto County Public Children Services Agency at (740) 456-4164 to ask about languages supported. Many providers offer Spanish-language services or interpretation. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline supports English and Spanish 24/7 (press 2 for Spanish).

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.