The Massachusetts Department of Children and Families is located on the second floor at 22 Pleasant Street. It provides foster care, adoption, adolescent services, medical services and counseling for children within the state of Massachusetts. The department responds to reports of child abuse and neglect occuring within families. The Department of Children and Families provides family support services to assist families in keeping their children safe at home. It provides case management, assists victims with shelter and counseling services and offers outreach programs for adolescents. You can volunteer with the department and become a volunteer case reviewer by visiting the website.