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 August 2020