Children and Youth

Erie County Office of Children and Youth in the Department of Human Services building

The Erie County Office of Children and Youth works to keep children safe and respectfully engage families by using community-based services and support to help families successfully care for their children. The focus of the Office of Children and Youth is the safety, permanency and well-being of all children and youth, with the vision of creating a community where children thrive because they are safe, loved and given opportunities to succeed.

When You Should Contact Us

To make a good faith report of suspected physical and/or sexual abuse or severe neglect, contact the Office of Children and Youth:

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Advisory Board

The Erie County Children and Youth Advisory Board advises the Office of Children and Youth on policies, guidelines and directives.