Missions of the DFYS are to protect children at risk of abuse and neglect and to rehabilitate young offenders while providing community protection. The DFYS provides family-centered services, youth protective services, adult protective services, community care licensing, youth corrections, and foster and residential care for children and youth. DFYS operations during fiscal year 1994-1995 are highlighted, and funding and expenditure data are provided. Five future priorities for the DFYS are identified: (1) continue to develop partnerships with communities, service providers, and other agencies; (2) conduct thorough and periodic staff training; (3) reform service delivery; (4) promote prevention and early intervention programs; and (5) emphasize research, program evaluation, short- and long- term planning, and quality management. Appendixes include a directory of DFYS offices, data tables, and service grants. Endnotes, tables, and figures