This office of Connecticut's Department of Children and Families (DCF) is responsible for ensuring the welfare of children in Meriden and Wallingford. DCF investigates abuse and neglect complaints, coordinates care and housing for children in need, offers medical and mental health services andfoster care and adoption placement. The tip line to report the mistreatment of a child is 800-842-2288, and the number to adopt or foster a child is 888-543-4376.