Keep Kids Safe | Department of Human Services | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
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Keep Kids Safe | Department of Human Services | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Keep Kids Safe
The Department of Human Services' Office of Children, Youth, and Families' vision is for all children and youth to grow up in a safe, nurturing, and permanent family and community. Our mission is to support the provision of quality services and best practices designed to ensure the safety, permanency, and well-being of Pennsylvania's children, youth, and families.
Suspect Abuse? Report it!
Call ChildLine at 1-800-932-0313.
If you suspect child abuse or neglect, call ChildLine.
Mandatory reporters can report online through the Child Welfare Information Solution (CWIS) system.
Make the Call
Report Online
Featured Services and Programs
Get a Clearance
The Child Protective Services Law (CPSL) requires certain individuals to submit clearances in order to be employed, be a resource parent (foster or adoptive), or be a volunteer with children.
Learn about Clearances
Family First
Family First allows Pennsylvania to use federal funding to help children safely stay with their parents or relatives and out of the foster care system.
Learn About Family First
Plans of Safe Care
A Plan of Safe Care (POSC) lists and directs services and supports to ensure the safety and well-being of a substance-affected infant (SAI) and their caregivers.
Learn About POSC
Keep Kids Safe Services
Report Abuse
Firearm Safety
Medication Safety
Safe Sleep Resources
Human Trafficking
Signs of Abuse
You can be their hero.
If you suspect child abuse or neglect, call ChildLine: 1-800-932-0313
Keep Kids Safe Information
About Keep Kids Safe
Keep Kids Safe Documents and Forms
Contact Keep Kids Safe
Keep Kids Safe Media
Keep Kids Safe FAQ
Keep Kids Safe Resources
CPS Laws
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS), which is in part comprised of the Office of Children, Youth, and Families (OCYF) complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.
Related Sites
Adopt PA Kids
PA Promise for Kids
Find Child Care
Task Force on Child Protection
Keep Kids Safe
The Department of Human Services' Office of Children, Youth, and Families' vision is for all children and youth to grow up in a safe, nurturing, and permanent family and community. Our mission is to support the provision of quality services and best practices designed to ensure the safety, permanency, and well-being of Pennsylvania's children, youth, and families.
Suspect Abuse? Report it!
Call ChildLine at 1-800-932-0313.
If you suspect child abuse or neglect, call ChildLine.
Mandatory reporters can report online through the Child Welfare Information Solution (CWIS) system.
Make the Call
Report Online
Featured Services and Programs
Get a Clearance
The Child Protective Services Law (CPSL) requires certain individuals to submit clearances in order to be employed, be a resource parent (foster or adoptive), or be a volunteer with children.
Learn about Clearances
Family First
Family First allows Pennsylvania to use federal funding to help children safely stay with their parents or relatives and out of the foster care system.
Learn About Family First
Plans of Safe Care
A Plan of Safe Care (POSC) lists and directs services and supports to ensure the safety and well-being of a substance-affected infant (SAI) and their caregivers.
Learn About POSC
Keep Kids Safe Services
Report Abuse
Firearm Safety
Medication Safety
Safe Sleep Resources
Human Trafficking
Signs of Abuse
You can be their hero.
If you suspect child abuse or neglect, call ChildLine: 1-800-932-0313
Keep Kids Safe Information
About Keep Kids Safe
Keep Kids Safe Documents and Forms
Contact Keep Kids Safe
Keep Kids Safe Media
Keep Kids Safe FAQ
Keep Kids Safe Resources
CPS Laws
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS), which is in part comprised of the Office of Children, Youth, and Families (OCYF) complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.
Related Sites
Adopt PA Kids
PA Promise for Kids
Find Child Care
Task Force on Child Protection