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What does DCFS stand for?

  1. Department of Child and Family Services

  2. Division of Child and Family Safety

  3. Department for Children and Family Support

  4. Division of Child and Family Studies

The correct answer is: Department of Child and Family Services

The correct definition of DCFS is the Department of Child and Family Services. This agency typically focuses on the welfare and protection of children and supports families in various capacities, including child safety, foster care, adoption, and mental health services. The terminology commonly used reflects an intention to provide a comprehensive approach to ensuring the well-being of children and families, emphasizing support and intervention as necessary. Other options, while they incorporate similar concepts associated with child and family welfare, do not accurately reflect the established title of the agency. The alternative phrasing used in those choices may suggest different functions or structures that are not representative of the official designation and responsibilities typically assigned to DCFS.