Empowering Utah's Families Since 1884
Ensuring each child has a safe place and someone who cares.
About CSS Utah
Since 1884, we've stood as Utah's trusted guardian of child welfare. Through our core programs - Adoption, Building Blocks, Care About Childcare, GRANDfamilies, and Home Visitation - we empower families and transform lives.
As Utah's oldest non-profit dedicated to child welfare, we provide comprehensive, coordinated care that meets each family's unique needs. One child, one family, one future at a time.
Our Programs
Adoption
Providing services to children in need of permanent families
cHILD CARE RESOURCE AGENCY
Promoting quality care for children through education and support
GRANDfamilies & Kinship Care
Meeting the growing needs of families that are caring for a relative's child
Home Visitation
Helping parents overcome the challenges involved with parenting
Building Blocks Childcare Center
Providing low-cost quality early childcare and education
Need Help Now?
Are you pregnant and considering adoption? Or do you need immediate support for your family? Children's Service Society of Utah is here to help with compassionate, confidential services.
For Pregnancy Support
Call (801) 326-4408 to speak with our adoption specialists who can discuss your options and provide immediate assistance.
For Other Family Services
For crisis intervention for child well-being, emergency childcare resources, kinship care support, home visitation services, contact our main line at (801) 355-7444.
If you suspect child abuse or neglect, contact the Division of Child and Family Services immediately.
News and Events
CSS Executive Director on FOX 13 News
More than 21,000 Utah children are being raised by relatives other than biological parents.
Watch CSS' Executive Director talk about our GRANDfamilies program on the new FOX 13 Healthier Toge
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Be Part of CSS’s First-Ever Tabletop Tree Festival & Auction!
Children’s Service Society of Utah is excited to launch a brand-new holiday tradition — our Tabletop Tree Festival & Auction on Monday, December 1st — and we’d love for you to join in the fun!
We
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Regal Cinema Movie Fundraiser
🎬 Enjoy movies with a purpose! 🎬
Children's Service Society of Utah is giving you the best reason to head to the cinema. Until January 1, 25% of each Regal Movie Ticket Bundle you purchase will be do
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CSS Featured on ABC4 News
Growing childcare crisis in Utah impacts parents and teachers. Watch CSS staff talk on this in the new ABC4 News Report on the Growing Childcare Crisis.
Read more …Your Gift Changes Lives
Every child deserves safety and love. For 141 years, we've been a lifeline for Utah's most vulnerable children - but we can't do this vital work alone.
Make a Direct Impact:
$35 - Provides initial assessment to prevent child maltreatment
$75 - Funds a home visit to protect at-risk infants
$150 - Delivers crisis intervention services
$250 - Creates support groups for children recovering from trauma
TRANSFORM A CHILD'S LIFE TODAY
Every dollar serves Utah's children and families
We Couldn’t Do It Alone
Major funding for Children’s Service Society is provided by the following community-minded organizations and agencies.
