Secretary's Putting Families First Awards

Graphic with text saying Secretary's Putting Families First Awards and three photos of children

The Department of Children and Families (DCF) is now accepting nominations for the inaugural Secretary’s Putting Families First Awards! 

This awards ceremony will recognize and celebrate all of the people – including county and tribal child welfare (Child Protective Services/Youth Justice) professionals, parents with lived experience and key community partners – who are doing exceptional, transformational work that Puts Families First. This includes individuals or teams who advocate for families and system change; work to support families in their homes; value collaboration and partnership with families and community partners; and much more!

Nominations are due by end of day Sunday, March 17 and can be submitted using this form