The Ohio Department of Children and Youth (DCY) is responsible for managing a number of vital programs that directly affect the lives of Ohioans. These include Children Services, Early Care and Education, Early Childhood Development, Family Support and Stabilization, Maternal and Infant Wellness, and Young Adult Supports. In most cases, DCY supervises these programs, and our local partner agencies deliver services to Ohioans. Our partner agencies include:

• County Departments of Job and Family Services
• Public Children Services Agenices (PCSAs)
• Resource and Referral Agencies

Depending on the circumstances, DCY may be able to provide some records requested. However, in many cases, especially those involving individual cases, records requests should be made to the local agencies.

Are you a reporter with a news organization?

If so, please contact DCY Communications at Communications@childrenandyouth.ohio.gov.

Are you with an out-of-state agency that has an open case involving someone who used to live in Ohio?

If you are looking for children services or public assistance records involving an individual who previously lived in Ohio, please contact the local agency in the county where that person used to live. For a list of local agencies with contact information, visit Agencies Directory.

If you are with a public or private agency, and you would like to complete an alleged perpetrator search in Ohio’s Statewide Automated Child Welfare Information System (Ohio SACWIS) system, please review the Completing an Ohio SACWIS Alleged Perpetrator Search (OSAPS) for Public and Private Agencies User Guide.

Do you need to issue a subpoena for DCY records?

If so, please know that DCY does not accept subpoenas via email. All subpoenas must be delivered either in person or via certified mail. Please address the subpoena to the DCY office that you believe maintains the records you seek, c/o DCY Legal, 246 N Hight St., Columbus, Ohio 43215.