Jackson County Department of Child Services - DCS

Agency Information

Name: Jackson County Department of Child Services - DCS

Category: Social Services

Service Area: Jackson County

Purpose: The Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) protects children from abuse and neglect. DCS does this by partnering with families and communities to provide safe, nurturing, and stable homes. Jackson County DCS provides 24 hour coverage for reporting and investigating suspected child abuse or neglect. The Department also administers child support, child protection, adoption and foster care throughout the state of Indiana.

Mission The Indiana Department of Child Services leads the state’s response to allegations of child abuse and neglect and facilitates child support payments. We consider the needs and values of all we serve in our efforts to protect children while keeping families together whenever possible.

Vision Children will live in safe, healthy and supportive families and communities.

Values We at the Indiana Department of Child Services empower our team, in collaboration with state and local partners, to make decisions in the best interest of every child in our care by embracing:

· Respect for all

· Racial justice

· Diversity and inclusion

· A culture of safety

· A commitment to continuous improvement

Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8 am-4:30 pm.

Additional Information

Address: 601 N Burkart Blvd

City: Seymour

State: Indiana

ZIP: 47274

Phone: 812-523-9090

Fax: 317-974-2016

Website: http://www.in.gov/dcs/index.htm

Other: CPS operates a toll-free hotline (1-800-800-5556) for people to call and report suspected cases of child abuse or neglect.

Contact Information

Name: Robyn Dykstra

Title: DCS Director at Jackson County

Email: robyn.dykstra@dcs.in.gov

Updated July 2016