Pennsylvania Complaints - Office of Children, Youth, and Families

About this resource

If you're in foster care or used to be, there are lots of reasons you might need to reach out to Pennsylvania's Office  of Children, Youth & Families.  Here are some examples:

• Have a concern or complaint? You can speak up if something doesn’t feel right about your placement, caseworker, or services.

• Questions about your case? Ask about your benefits, Chafee funds, the Independent Living Program (ILP), or other support.

• Think your rights were violated? You can file a grievance if you feel your rights as a foster youth weren’t respected.

• Need your records? You can ask for copies of your case file or other documents.

• Looking for help? DHHS can tell you about programs for housing, school, jobs, or mental health as you prepare for life after foster care.

• Want to speak up? There are ways to get involved and help make the foster care system better for everyone.

If you have concerns or complaints with the Child Protective Services Department and the handling of a case, youth, or any human who interacts with out-of-home placement youth, please reach out to the office that supports your region.