On November 4, Department of Children, Youth & Families (DCYF) Secretary Ross Hunter joined representatives of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Administration on Children and Families (ACF) in a roundtable focused on improving access to high-quality child care.  

The “public charge” test has been part of federal immigration law for more than 100 years. It was created to identify people who may depend on government benefits as their main source of income. If the U.S. government determines someone is likely to become a “public charge,” they can deny admission to the U.S. or refuse an application for lawful permanent residency.

[Nov. 6 Update: The South Bend office is now open]

Due to facility repairs, the DCYF office in South Bend, located at 307 East Robert Bush Dr., will be closed until further notice. 

If you need assistance with reporting abuse, neglect or child care concerns, please call the local intake office at 1-866-764-2233.

November is National Adoption Month and Nov. 23 is National Adoption Day.