Welcome to the Ombudsman Website

The Maine Child Wel­fare Ser­vices Ombuds­man is an impar­tial office that spe­cial­izes in assist­ing peo­ple with resolv­ing con­cerns and com­plaints with Maine’s Child Pro­tec­tive Ser­vices Depart­ment of the Depart­ment of Health and Human Services.

If you have a con­cern or com­plaint about how Child Pro­tec­tive Ser­vices, DHHS is han­dling a child’s case, you may con­tact the Ombuds­man office. To con­tact the Child Wel­fare Ser­vices Ombuds­man: Phone: 1-(866) 621‑0758 or (207) 623‑1868 ext 208.

You may also E-mail:  ombudsman@cwombudsman.com or sub­mit your com­plaint online.