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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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Learn More About Adoption
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

Data and Reports

Division Policies

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Services for Older Youth or Former Foster Youth

Request a Child Maltreatment Check

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How to Report Child Abuse & Neglect

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Do You Have a Relative In Foster Care?
2026 Foster Parent of the Year Awards

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Oct
14
State Institutional System (SIS) Board Quarterly Meeting – October 2026
October 14 | 
1:00 pm

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Posted by: 
  • Division of Aging, Adult & Behavioral Health Services (DAABHS)
Oct
15
Behavioral Health Services and Support for Medicaid – DHS Public Hearing
October 15 | 
9:00 am

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Posted by: 
  • Office of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (OSAMH)
Oct
15
Provider-Led Arkansas Shared Savings Entity 1915(b) Waiver Renewal – DHS Public Hearing
October 15 | 
9:30 am

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Posted by: 
  • Office of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (OSAMH)
Oct
28
Child Welfare Agency Review Board – October 2026
October 28 | 
1:30 pm

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Posted by: 
  • Division of Children & Family Services (DCFS) , 
  • Placement and Residential Licensing Unit (PRLU)