What is a Quality Improvement Committee?
The Division of Child and Family Services has Quality Improvement Committees in all geographic regions of the state. These committees are made up of community partners who have a stake in the outcome of services provided to children and families. The child welfare system relies on far more than "just" Child and Family Services. Law enforcement, schools, medical providers, mental health providers, substance abuse providers, the courts, the legislature, and others provide vital services to children and families in need.
The committees meet monthly. They review information and data, which measure Child and Family Services' performance, and they discuss systemic problems that affect children and families. It is their mission to be informed evaluators who will ask the hard questions and sometimes make recommendations to improve the system.
If you are interested in receiving more information about how you might serve on a committee in your area, please contact Katy Larsen at katylarsen@utah.gov
Case Referral
This website is not intended as a repository for referrals for child abuse/neglect investigations nor a place to express concerns about any individual cases. Please use the following link for direction in those regards.
- To report suspected child abuse or neglect, please call 1-800-678-9399
- To discuss a concern about the Division or Department's handling of a specific case, please call the Constituent Services Representative at 801-538-4100. If you are unable to resolve your concerns after speaking with the Constituent Services Representative, you may contact the Office of Child Protection Ombudsman by visiting their website at www.ocpo.utah.gov
Committee Information
Click on the appropriate link to view information that is specific to that Quality Improvement Committee.
Each quarter, chairs from the committees meet with personnel from Child and Family Services to discuss the activities of each committee. Click here for notes from the latest quarterly meeting.
The 2007 Annual Report for Quality Improvement Committees is also available.
The Second Annual Quality Improvement Summit was held on November 28, 2007 in Salt Lake City, Utah. About 100 Quality Improvement Committee members from all over the state attended this day-long event. The keynote speaker's presentation, notes, and a data handout are available below.
