Child and Family Services

Keeping Children Safe and Families Strong

Mother and father with children walking along the path in the park

Child and Family Services provides state and federally mandated protective services to children who are abused, neglected, or abandoned. This includes receiving and investigating reports of child abuse and neglect, helping families to stay together or reunite, and finding placements in foster or adoptive homes.

Community Liaison
Community Liaison – put this information in the box - QUESTIONS & CONCERNS: If you would like to make a community inquiry or have questions about process and procedures within the Child and Family Services Division, you can contact the Chief Safety Officer and Community Liaison at: (406) 329-1538 or cfsdcommunityliaison@mt.gov
Becoming a Foster Parent in Montana
The children who are placed in foster care by CFSD range in age from infants to teenagers. They come from many different backgrounds and reflect the cultural diversity of the state...
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Child Specific Recruitment
Child Specific Recruitment
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How to Request a Child Protection Background Check
It is very important to read and understand the information provided below prior to requesting a Child Protective Service Background Check. Questions regarding Child Protective Service Background Checks may be sent to the Child and Family Services Division via e-mail.
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What Do You Need to Know when Your Family is Involved with CFSD
Pamphlets Info - link to pamphlets page (new)
Learn more about Family First Prevention Services Act
How to Request Your CFSD Records
RECORD REQUESTS: If you would like to request CFSD records regarding the investigation or a case involving yourself, you can make this request by contacting the CFSD office in the community where the investigation or case was conducted. A CFSD office representative will respond to your request within 30 days upon receipt. CFSD contact information can be found at: dphhs.mt.gov/CFSD/
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How to Request Expungement of Your Substantiation
How to Request Expungement of Your Substantiation Link to Forms
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Understanding the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA)
The Child and Family Services Division of the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services is committed to serving Native American children and working collaboratively with Montana’s tribes...
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Post-Permanency Services
Post-Permanency Services
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