In December 2021, nine individuals from Oakridge Community Facility celebrated graduations from the

Successfully transitioning young people into adulthood is at the forefront of DCYF's work to implement the agency's Strategic and Racial Equity Plan.

Mentors and peer counselors with lived experience are having a dramatic impact on services, supports, and community-building around the state and internationally. Young people and their families, especially in communities of color, are asking for support from people who have overcome similar challenges.

We want to thank the Office of the Family and Children’s Ombuds team for the insights they provided in the 2021 Office of the Family and Children's Ombuds (OFCO) Annual Report.