We're here when you're worried In collaboration with the Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Students (ODUS), DPS accepts requests from parents or others to check on or make contact with their child if they have been unable to reach them by telephone or other form of contact. Requests DPS handles these requests for welfare checks in a manner that protects the privacy of the students as well as providing for their safety and well-being. Welfare check requests can be made by calling DPS at 609-258-1000.