Wondering how to file a CPS complaint in District of Columbia?
In DC, you can file a complaint—even if there’s no formal process listed by contacting the Office of the Ombudsperson for Children. This independent office listens to concerns about how children and families are treated by D.C.’s child welfare system.
- There is an ombudsman office that may be able to help
- Spanish language access resources are available.
Submission
How and where to file the grievance?
How and where to file the grievance?
No formal grievance process instead:
- Contact
DC Office of the Ombudsperson for Children
General email address: ombudsforchildren@dc.gov
To submit a complaint: ofc.complaints@dc.gov
Office phone: (202) 671-1321
More Information - Contact
Child and Family Services Agency
Headquarters
200 I Street, SE,
Washington DC 20003
Phone: (202) 442-6100
Email: cfsa@dc.gov
Website: http://cfsa.dc.gov - Contact D.C. Office of the Ombudsperson for Children
General email address: ombudsforchildren@dc.gov
To submit a complaint: ofc.complaints@dc.gov
Office phone: (202) 671-1321
Contacts
State Ombudsman Office
DC Office of the Ombudsperson for Children
General email address: ombudsforchildren@dc.gov
To submit a complaint: ofc.complaints@dc.gov
Office phone: (202) 671-1321
State Child Welfare Director
Tanya Torres Trice,
Interim Director of Child and Family Services Agency
200 I Street, SE, Washington, DC 20003
Phone: (202) 442-6100
Fax: (202) 727-6505
TTY: 711
Email: cfsa@dc.gov
Helpful Links
- State Coalition
- Spanish Information
- Proceedings for Discrimination Complaints - State Level
- Proceedings for Discrimination Complaints - Federal Level
- Procedures for Discrimination Complaint Related to Disability Rights - State Level
- Procedures for Discrimination Complaint Related to Disability Rights - Federal Level
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