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Child and Residential Care Facilities Division
Location
825 North Capitol Street, NE
2nd Floor
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 442-5888
Mission
The mission of the Child and Residential Care Facilities Division (C&RCFD) is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of children and vulnerable adults who are receiving care in child and residential care facilities.
The Child and Residential Care Facilities Division ensures that licensed child and residential facilities deliver safe, quality services. C&RCFD responds effectively and efficiently to customers' changing needs, contributes to the economic growth and development of the District of Columbia, and promotes and supports the professional integrity, growth, development, competency, and excellence of its employees.
The Child and Residential Care Facilities Division is committed to the following principles, we ensure compliance with laws and regulations through effective education, inspection, and enforcement. We develop, maintain, and support a high quality, efficient, and diverse workforce. We encourage innovation, cooperation, and collaboration through effective partnerships and strategic alliances.
Child Development Facilities
A child development facility is a location where a child development program is provided for infants or children, away from home, for less than (24) hours per day for each infant or child. The facility may be known as a child development center, child development home, or infant care center, but does not include a public or private elementary or secondary school engaged in legally required educational and related functions.
For additional information, including applications for licensure as a child or residential care facility, please select one of the following links:
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