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Northern Region Child and Family Services Invites Community Partners to an “Immersion”
Utah Department of Human Services developed the “Immersion” experience as an opportunity for professionals to more fully understand the practice, operations, decision-making and responsibilities of the Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS).
Department Fact Sheets
Utah Department of Human Services (DHS) provides direct and contracted services to our most vulnerable children, families and adults.
Child and Family Cabinet Council Executive Order
An order for a statewide proactive and coordinated approach to issues surrounding children and families.
April 2008 - Human Touch
April is a month dedicated to increasing awareness about autism, alcohol abuse, sexual assault and child abuse prevention - all topics that are featured in this month's newsletter.
Also featured this month are several "people of interest":
- George Kelner, DSPD Director, retires after almost 29 years in government
- Cindy Clayburn, JJS Counselor, and Daniel Musto, DAAS State Ombudsman, share their vacation stories
- Artwork and wisdom is shared by Kamie, 1st place winner in the mental health art contest
- DCFS employees, Monique Mackay, Ruben Carter and several staff in Roosevelt enhance community awareness
- Want your kids to stay drug free? Craig PoVey and Ben Reaves, DSAMH, discuss ideas/town hall meetings
Standard features include the director's message, health information and training tidbits. Thanks for your reading!
ASSESSING OUTCOMES OF YOUTH TRANSITIONING FROM FOSTER CARE
926 youth (543 females, 383 males) aged out of Utah foster care between 1999 and 2004. This report details how former foster youth are functioning as young adults and helps to identify services and supports that can be improved for youth currently in foster care.
Human Services Hot Tips
A quick reference guide of services you can receive from Utah Dept. of Human Services.
