DC Child and Family Services Agency
Hospitals and Health CareDistrict of Columbia, United States201-500 Employees
The DC Child and Family Services Agency (CFSA) is the public child welfare agency for the District of Columbia, operating within hospitals and health care to protect child victims and at-risk youth while supporting their families. Its core functions include taking and investigating reports of abuse or neglect, assisting families through social work and linking to services, providing safe out-of-home care when needed, and working to establish permanent homes for youth through reunification, guardianship, or adoption. The agency serves as a safety-oriented system for children up to age 18, coordinating with private contractors and community partners to address long-standing family challenges that threaten child welfare. Based in Washington, DC, CFSA employs a workforce focused on protective services, family support, foster care, and permanency planning as part of the district’s public health and social services infrastructure.