Office of the Family and Children’s Ombuds

The Office of the Family and Children’s Ombuds investigates complaints about an agency action or failure to act in cases involving:

Any child at risk of abuse, neglect, or other harm.

A child or family involved with child protection or child welfare services.

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Key Features

The Ombuds is part of the Governor’s Office. We act as an impartial fact-finder and step in when an agency action or failure to act is unauthorized or unreasonable

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File a Complaint

To begin an investigation fill out the complaint form. If you believe an agency has placed a child or parent at risk of imminent harm—especially if a child’s safety is involved—don’t wait. Call our office and ask for immediate help.

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Contact us

6840 Fort Dent Way, Suite 125
Tukwila, WA 98188
Phone: (206) 439-3870 or (800) 571-7321
TTY: (206) 439-3789
FAX: (206) 439-3877