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Division of Children
& Family Services

The Division of Children and Family Services works to ensure children and youth have a safe and stable home every day. DCFS is responsible for child abuse prevention, protection, foster care, and adoption programs.

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TIFFANY WRIGHT

DCFS Director

Director Wright

Tiffany is responsible for the safety of children and youth in Arkansas, child abuse and neglect prevention, foster care, and adoption programs.
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Apply to Be a Foster or Adoptive Parent

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TIFFANY WRIGHT

DCFS Director

Director Wright

Tiffany is responsible for the safety of children and youth in Arkansas, child abuse and neglect prevention, foster care, and adoption programs.
Get to Know Director Wright

About DCFS

Adopting Through DCFS

Contact DCFS

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Aug
25
Prevention and Treatment Teams Meeting – August 2026
August 25 | 
10:00 am

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Posted by: 
  • Arkansas Alcohol and Drug Abuse Coordination Council
Aug
26
Child Welfare Agency Review Board – August 2026
August 26 | 
1:30 pm

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Posted by: 
  • Division of Children & Family Services (DCFS) , 
  • Placement and Residential Licensing Unit (PRLU)
Aug
27
Joint Committee: Law Enforcement and Policy and Procedure committees
August 27 | 
10:00 am

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Posted by: 
  • Arkansas Alcohol and Drug Abuse Coordination Council
Sep
9
Arkansas Medicaid DUR Board Physician Administered Drugs (PAD) Subcommittee – September 2026
September 9 | 
12:00 pm
- 1:00 pm

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