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Description: Organizations that support the passage and enforcement of laws that protect children from arbitrary treatment, abuse, neglect, exploitation and other forms of maltreatment; and which promote social measures that are designed to enhance the well-being of children. (AIRS TD-1600.3100-140)

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UT (17)

Statewide (1)

Blanding (1)

Cedar City (2)

Fillmore (1)

Fort Duchesne (2)

Holladay (1)

Layton (1)

Magna (1)

Ogden (1)

Orem (1)

Richfield (1)

Salt Lake City (3)

Sandy (1)

Nationwide (1)

UT

Statewide

Utah State Child Protection Ombudsman, Utah State Department of Human Services

195 North 1950 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
Phone: 801-538-4589

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ocpo.utah.gov

Organization Name: Utah State Department of Human Services

Address: 195 North 1950 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84116

Phone: 801-538-4589

Toll Free Phone: 800-868-6413

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URL: http://ocpo.utah.gov

Eligibility: Family involvement with DCFS.

Services Provided: Helps resolve concerns about the protection of children who are receiving services from the Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS). The purpose of OCPO is to receive and investigate complaints to ensure that proper services are provided by DCFS.

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Last Updated:	6/12/2018

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Blanding, UT

Families Agencies Communities Together (FACT)

200 North Main
Blanding, UT 84511
Phone: 435-678-1271

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Address: 200 North Main
Blanding, UT 84511

Phone: 435-678-1271

Fax: 435-678-1204

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Map URL: http://mapit.utah.gov/viewmap?args&mbox=633369:4163814:635369:4165814&mxv=634369&myv=4164814&mlbl=200%20North%20Main&tools=yes&mlbl2=Families%20Agencies%20Communities%20Together

Eligibility: At-risk students who are referred to program by principals, law enforcement, etc.

Services Provided: 1. Advocacy on behalf of students.
2. Assistance in helping students comply with court mandates.
3. Case worker for family support
4. Case worker for Medicaid, food stamps, AFDC, etc.
5. Health check-ups and referrals to medical services
6. Individual and family counsel.
7. Referrals to legal, job, and community services.
8. Severe and Habitual Offenders Comprehensive Action Program (SHOCAP).
9. Social skills classes.
10. Some financial assistance.
11. Tutoring.

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Last Updated:	9/18/2011

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Cedar City, UT

Division of Child and Family Services - Southwest Region Administration

856 Sage Drive Ste 7
Cedar City, UT 84720
Phone: 435-867-2760

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dcfs.utah.gov/

Address: 856 Sage Drive Ste 7
Cedar City, UT 84720

Phone: 435-867-2760

Toll Free Phone: 855-323-3237

Fax: 435-867-2795

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URL: https://dcfs.utah.gov/

Eligibility: Varies according to service, eligibility determined by local DCFS offices.

Services Provided: All child abuse and/or neglect referrals for the state are now processed through our Centralized Intake office in Magna, where staff are available 24/7 to take referrals. The new number for Centralized Intake is 1-855-323-3237. The fax number is 1-855-323-3238. You can also reach Intake by email at dcfsintake@utah.gov. However, due to processing times for email referrals, there could be up to a week's turn-around time. If you feel this matter is more urgent, please call our hotline at 1-855-323-3237.

1. Child welfare services - protective services, foster care and adoptions.
2. Family services - family, marriage and child counseling, parenting groups, day care placement, supervision and follow through.
3. Family Preservation Unit - services for families who have experienced some difficulties related to abuse or neglect, but for whom removal of the child from the home is not necessary.
4. To be a foster parent contact the Utah Foster Care Foundation, www.utahfostercare.org/, or 1-877-505-5437 (Toll-free).
5. Adoption.
6. Independent Living Program (ILP) - a program for teens from age 16 to 18 who will not be returning to their natural home. Teaches youth to function independently and transition successfully from foster care into adulthood. Teen must currently be in the custody of the state such as foster care.
7. Services for youth - in their home.

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Last Updated:	8/9/2018

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Family Support Center of Southwestern Utah, Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS)

102 North 200 East
Cedar City, UT 84720
Phone: 435-586-0791

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Www.familysupportutah.org

Organization Name: Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS)

Address: 102 North 200 East
Cedar City, UT 84720

Phone: 435-586-0791

Fax: 435-586-3510

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URL: http://Www.familysupportutah.org

Eligibility: Serves children ages 0-11

Wheelchair Accessible: Complete

Services Provided: Supports parents and guardians as they strive to provide a healthy and safe environment for their children. Respite care, visitation exchange, crisis care, home visitation, home respite, parenting classes.

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Last Updated:	9/4/2018

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Fillmore, UT

Division of Child and Family Services - Fillmore

55 West 100 North
Fillmore, UT 84631

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dcfs.utah.gov/

Address: 55 West 100 North
Fillmore, UT 84631

Toll Free Phone: 855-323-3237

Fax: 855-323-3238

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URL: https://dcfs.utah.gov/

Eligibility: Varies according to service, eligibility determined by local DCFS offices.

Services Provided: All child abuse and/or neglect referrals for the state are now processed through our Centralized Intake office in Magna, where staff are available 24/7 to take referrals. The new number for Centralized Intake is 1-855-323-3237. The fax number is 1-855-323-3238. You can also reach Intake by email at dcfsintake@utah.gov. However, due to processing times for email referrals, there could be up to a week's turn-around time. If you feel this matter is more urgent, please call our hotline at 1-855-323-3237.

1. Child welfare services - protective services, foster care and adoptions.
2. Family services - family, marriage and child counseling, parenting groups, day care placement, supervision and follow through.
3. Family Preservation Unit - services for families who have experienced some difficulties related to abuse or neglect, but for whom removal of the child from the home is not necessary.
4. To be a foster parent contact the Utah Foster Care Foundation, www.utahfostercare.org/, or 1-877-505-5437 (Toll-free).
5. Adoption.
6. Independent Living Program (ILP) - a program for teens from age 16 to 18 who will not be returning to their natural home. Teaches youth to function independently and transition successfully from foster care into adulthood. Teen must currently be in the custody of the state such as foster care.
7. Services for youth - in their home.

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Last Updated:	8/9/2018

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Fort Duchesne, UT

Division of Child and Family Services - Fort Duchesne

PO Box 808
Fort Duchesne, UT 84026

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dcfs.utah.gov/

Address: PO Box 808
Fort Duchesne, UT 84026

Toll Free Phone: 855-323-3237

Fax: 855-323-3238

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URL: https://dcfs.utah.gov/

Eligibility: Varies according to service, eligibility determined by local DCFS offices.

Services Provided: All child abuse and/or neglect referrals for the state are now processed through our Centralized Intake office in Magna, where staff are available 24/7 to take referrals. The new number for Centralized Intake is 1-855-323-3237. The fax number is 1-855-323-3238. You can also reach Intake by email at dcfsintake@utah.gov. However, due to processing times for email referrals, there could be up to a week's turn-around time. If you feel this matter is more urgent, please call our hotline at 1-855-323-3237.

1. Child welfare services - protective services, foster care and adoptions.
2. Family services - family, marriage and child counseling, parenting groups, day care placement, supervision and follow through.
3. Family Preservation Unit - services for families who have experienced some difficulties related to abuse or neglect, but for whom removal of the child from the home is not necessary.
4. To be a foster parent contact the Utah Foster Care Foundation, www.utahfostercare.org/, or 1-877-505-5437 (Toll-free).
5. Adoption.
6. Independent Living Program (ILP) - a program for teens from age 16 to 18 who will not be returning to their natural home. Teaches youth to function independently and transition successfully from foster care into adulthood. Teen must currently be in the custody of the state such as foster care.
7. Services for youth - in their home.

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Last Updated:	8/9/2018

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Four Direction Ute Indian Tribe Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)

PO Box 9
Fort Duchesne, UT 84026
Phone: 435-247-2534

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www.casanet.org

Address: PO Box 9
Fort Duchesne, UT 84026

Phone: 435-247-2534

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URL: http://www.casanet.org

Eligibility: Advocate must be appointed by the court. Volunteers must be 21, complete training and interview, pass criminal background check and attend 12 hours of ongoing training each year.

Services Provided: 1. Provide advocates for abused, neglected, and/or abandoned children.
2. Advocates visit the children and all other interested parties. Advocates turn in a monthly report with their observations and recommendations.

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Last Updated:	11/10/2016

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Holladay, UT

Division of Child and Family Services - Holladay - Central Region Administration

645 East 4500 South
Holladay, UT 84107

Service Categories:

dcfs.utah.gov/

Address: 645 East 4500 South
Holladay, UT 84107

Toll Free Phone: 855-323-3237

Fax: 855-323-3238

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URL: https://dcfs.utah.gov/

Eligibility: Varies according to service, eligibility determined by local DCFS offices.

Services Provided: All child abuse and/or neglect referrals for the state are now processed through our Centralized Intake office in Magna, where staff are available 24/7 to take referrals. The new number for Centralized Intake is 1-855-323-3237. The fax number is 1-855-323-3238. You can also reach Intake by email at dcfsintake@utah.gov. However, due to processing times for email referrals, there could be up to a week's turn-around time. If you feel this matter is more urgent, please call our hotline at 1-855-323-3237.

1. Child welfare services - protective services, foster care and adoptions.
2. Family services - family, marriage and child counseling, parenting groups, day care placement, supervision and follow through.
3. Family Preservation Unit - services for families who have experienced some difficulties related to abuse or neglect, but for whom removal of the child from the home is not necessary.
4. To be a foster parent contact the Utah Foster Care Foundation, www.utahfostercare.org/, or 1-877-505-5437 (Toll-free).
5. Adoption.
6. Independent Living Program (ILP) - a program for teens from age 16 to 18 who will not be returning to their natural home. Teaches youth to function independently and transition successfully from foster care into adulthood. Teen must currently be in the custody of the state such as foster care.
7. Services for youth - in their home.

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Last Updated:	8/9/2018

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Layton, UT

Second District Guardian Ad Litem and Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)

427 North Wasatch Drive (350 East)
Layton, UT 84041
Phone: 801-444-4340

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utahcasa.org/

Address: 427 North Wasatch Drive (350 East)
Layton, UT 84041

Phone: 801-444-4340

Fax: 801-444-4345

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URL: http://utahcasa.org/

Map URL: http://mapit.utah.gov/viewmap?args&mbox=418672:4545343:420672:4547343&mxv=419672&myv=4546343&mlbl=427%20Wasatch%20Drive&tools=yes&mlbl2=Casa

Eligibility: Advocates are court appointed. Children 0 to 18 years old are eligible for services

Wheelchair Accessible: Complete

Services Provided: Provides advocates for abused, neglected, and/or abandoned children within the legal system. Advocates visit the children and all other interested parties and turn in a monthly report with their observations and recommendations.

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Last Updated:	6/19/2017

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Magna, UT

Division of Child and Family Services - Magna

3452 South 8400 West
Magna, UT 84044

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dcfs.utah.gov/

Address: 3452 South 8400 West
Magna, UT 84044

Toll Free Phone: 855-323-3237

Fax: 855-323-3238

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URL: https://dcfs.utah.gov/

Eligibility: Varies according to service, eligibility determined by local DCFS offices.

Services Provided: All child abuse and/or neglect referrals for the state are now processed through our Centralized Intake office in Magna, where staff are available 24/7 to take referrals. The new number for Centralized Intake is 1-855-323-3237. The fax number is 1-855-323-3238. You can also reach Intake by email at dcfsintake@utah.gov. However, due to processing times for email referrals, there could be up to a week's turn-around time. If you feel this matter is more urgent, please call our hotline at 1-855-323-3237.

1. Child welfare services - protective services, foster care and adoptions.
2. Family services - family, marriage and child counseling, parenting groups, day care placement, supervision and follow through.
3. Family Preservation Unit - services for families who have experienced some difficulties related to abuse or neglect, but for whom removal of the child from the home is not necessary.
4. To be a foster parent contact the Utah Foster Care Foundation, www.utahfostercare.org/, or 1-877-505-5437 (Toll-free).
5. Adoption.
6. Independent Living Program (ILP) - a program for teens from age 16 to 18 who will not be returning to their natural home. Teaches youth to function independently and transition successfully from foster care into adulthood. Teen must currently be in the custody of the state such as foster care.
7. Services for youth - in their home.

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Last Updated:	8/9/2018

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Ogden, UT

Children's Service Society of Utah - Ogden, Children's Service Society of Utah

3340 Harrison Boulevard Ste 130
Ogden, UT 84404
Phone: 801-564-6460

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www.cssutah.org

Organization Name: Children's Service Society of Utah

Address: 3340 Harrison Boulevard Ste 130
Ogden, UT 84404

Phone: 801-564-6460

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URL: http://www.cssutah.org

Eligibility: Must be a kinship caregiver of a minor child 18 years or younger

Services Provided: Assists grandparents and other kinship caregivers (GrandFamilies) who are taking care of children they are not the biological parents of with applying for guardianship of the children, offers educational groups for caregivers and children (ages 4 to 11), and provides free, ongoing, short-term therapy and support services.

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Last Updated:	5/8/2017

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Orem, UT

Division of Child and Family Services - Orem

1106 North 1200 West
Orem, UT 84057

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dcfs.utah.gov/

Address: 1106 North 1200 West
Orem, UT 84057

Toll Free Phone: 855-323-3237

Fax: 855-323-3238

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URL: https://dcfs.utah.gov/

Eligibility: Varies according to service, eligibility determined by local DCFS offices.

Services Provided: All child abuse and/or neglect referrals for the state are now processed through our Centralized Intake office in Magna, where staff are available 24/7 to take referrals. The new number for Centralized Intake is 1-855-323-3237. The fax number is 1-855-323-3238. You can also reach Intake by email at dcfsintake@utah.gov. However, due to processing times for email referrals, there could be up to a week's turn-around time. If you feel this matter is more urgent, please call our hotline at 1-855-323-3237.

1. Child welfare services - protective services, foster care and adoptions.
2. Family services - family, marriage and child counseling, parenting groups, day care placement, supervision and follow through.
3. Family Preservation Unit - services for families who have experienced some difficulties related to abuse or neglect, but for whom removal of the child from the home is not necessary.
4. To be a foster parent contact the Utah Foster Care Foundation, www.utahfostercare.org/, or 1-877-505-5437 (Toll-free).
5. Adoption.
6. Independent Living Program (ILP) - a program for teens from age 16 to 18 who will not be returning to their natural home. Teaches youth to function independently and transition successfully from foster care into adulthood. Teen must currently be in the custody of the state such as foster care.
7. Services for youth - in their home.

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Last Updated:	8/9/2018

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Richfield, UT

Family Support Center of Southwestern Utah - Richfield, Family Support Center of Southwestern Utah

58 East 300 North
Richfield, UT 84701
Phone: 435-896-4256

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www.familysupportutah.org

Organization Name: Family Support Center of Southwestern Utah

Address: 58 East 300 North
Richfield, UT 84701

Phone: 435-896-4256

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Email: directorfsc@gmail.com

URL: http://www.familysupportutah.org

Eligibility: Children ages 0-11 years old. Crisis care situations are judged on a case-by-case basis. A crisis situation is usually: a mental health crisis, a family emergency (medical emergency, death in the family), domestic violence, abuse, or any other situation where a child is in danger of experiencing trauma.

Services Provided: Supports parents and guardians as they strive to provide a healthy and safe environment for their children.

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Last Updated:	8/9/2018

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Salt Lake City, UT

Children's Service Society of Utah

655 East 4500 South Ste 200
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
Phone: 801-355-4847

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www.cssutah.org

Address: 655 East 4500 South Ste 200
Salt Lake City, UT 84107

Phone: 801-355-4847

Fax: 801-355-7453

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URL: http://www.cssutah.org

Map URL: http://mapit.utah.gov/viewmap?args&mbox=424838:4511978:426838:4513978&mxv=425838&myv=4512978&mlbl=124%20South%20400%20East%20Suite%20400&tools=yes&mlbl2=The%20Childrens%20Service%20Society%20Of%20Utah

Eligibility: Must be a kinship caregiver of a minor child 18 years or younger.

Wheelchair Accessible: Complete

Services Provided: Provides free child care referral services for parents in Salt Lake and Tooele counties as well as child care provider recruitment, training, and technical assistance. Offers a lending library of children's toys, books, and games for parents and child care providers. Also runs GrandFamilies to provide support and assistance to relatives, primarily grandparents, who are raising children.

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Last Updated:	9/5/2018

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Division of Child and Family Services - Liberty

1385 South State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84115

Service Categories:

dcfs.utah.gov/

Address: 1385 South State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84115

Toll Free Phone: 855-323-3237

Fax: 855-323-3238

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URL: https://dcfs.utah.gov/

Eligibility: Varies according to service, eligibility determined by local DCFS offices.

Services Provided: All child abuse and/or neglect referrals for the state are now processed through our Centralized Intake office in Magna, where staff are available 24/7 to take referrals. The new number for Centralized Intake is 1-855-323-3237. The fax number is 1-855-323-3238. You can also reach Intake by email at dcfsintake@utah.gov. However, due to processing times for email referrals, there could be up to a week's turn-around time. If you feel this matter is more urgent, please call our hotline at 1-855-323-3237.

1. Child welfare services - protective services, foster care and adoptions.
2. Family services - family, marriage and child counseling, parenting groups, day care placement, supervision and follow through.
3. Family Preservation Unit - services for families who have experienced some difficulties related to abuse or neglect, but for whom removal of the child from the home is not necessary.
4. To be a foster parent contact the Utah Foster Care Foundation, www.utahfostercare.org/, or 1-877-505-5437 (Toll-free).
5. Adoption.
6. Independent Living Program (ILP) - a program for teens from age 16 to 18 who will not be returning to their natural home. Teaches youth to function independently and transition successfully from foster care into adulthood. Teen must currently be in the custody of the state such as foster care.
7. Services for youth - in their home.

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Last Updated:	8/9/2018

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Voices for Utah Children

747 East South Temple Ste 100
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
Phone: 801-364-1182

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www.utahchildren.org

Address: 747 East South Temple Ste 100
Salt Lake City, UT 84102

Phone: 801-364-1182

Fax: 801-364-1186

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URL: http://www.utahchildren.org

Map URL: http://mapit.utah.gov/viewmap?args&mbox=425699:4512285:427699:4514285&mxv=426699&myv=4513285&mlbl=757%20East%20South%20Temple%20Suite%20250&tools=yes&mlbl2=Utah%20Children

Wheelchair Accessible: Complete

Services Provided: Communicates the needs of children through research, publications, media campaigns and advocacy to ensure that children's needs are known and met. Influences policies and decisions to ensure that the best interest of children is our state's priority.

Provider Profiles: Utah Medicaid and CHIP extension a key campaign https://utahchildren.org/issues/chip-resources
Roz McGee past Executive Director

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Last Updated:	11/6/2017

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Sandy, UT

Division of Child and Family Services - Fashion Place, Division of Child and Family Services

10008 South Creek Run Way
Sandy, UT 84070
Phone: 855-323-3237

Service Categories:

dcfs.utah.gov/

Organization Name: Division of Child and Family Services

Address: 10008 South Creek Run Way
Sandy, UT 84070

Phone: 855-323-3237

Toll Free Phone: 855-323-3237

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URL: https://dcfs.utah.gov/

Eligibility: Varies according to service, eligibility determined by local DCFS offices.

Services Provided: Work to prevent child abuse and neglect, investigate abuse and neglect, offer foster care, family services and services for youth.

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Last Updated:	8/9/2018

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Nationwide

National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

Maryland, VA

Service Categories:

www.nctsn.org/resources/audiences/parents-caregivers

Organization Name: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

Address: Maryland, VA

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URL: http://www.nctsn.org/resources/audiences/parents-caregivers

Services Provided: Website-based resources for parents and caregivers who play an essential role in helping children and teenagers recover from traumatic events.

Provider Profiles: Internet-based resource

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Last Updated:	8/1/2018

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