Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services | Promoting child safety and well-bein

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Web Name: Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services | Promoting child safety and well-bein

WebSite: http://dcfs.lacounty.gov

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Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services Coronavirus (COVID-19)  Read the UpdatesAlert:  All Los Angeles County DCFS offices are currently closed to the public.   Additionally, we are aware of a rumor that DCFS will remove children because of a coronavirus infection in the household. This rumor is false.  Visit our COVID-19 Updates page for more information.Welcome to the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family ServicesThe Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services promotes child safety and well-being by partnering with communities to strengthen families, keeping children at home whenever possible, and connecting them with stable, loving homes in times of need. ParentsAs a parent, receiving a call or visit from DCFS can be concerning. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, in crisis, or just need support to parent your children, DCFS is there to help ensure that your children are safe. Jerome was referred to a Family Preservation Program in early 2018 having recently gained custody of his child after being in foster care. The child was going to be adopted by a family but Jerome decided that he wanted to be a part of her life, despite being mostly absent from her life after she was born.Jerome experienced difficulties with substance abuse, but was willing to participate in an Outpatient Drug Treatment Program. Throughout the time he received services with Family Preservation, he was able to maintain stable employment, he was drug tested as asked by DCFS, and participated in Narcotics Anonymous and/or Alcoholics Anonymous groups.Prior to being referred to the program, Jerome had completed a parenting program. He participated in Family Preservation services for approximately five months. IHOC Hernandez was able to assist Jerome throughout the time that he had Family Preservation services by helping him with applying and receiving benefits from Calfresh and ensuring that Julie had medi-cal coverage.His DCFS Social Worker also assisted Jerome by submitting an Auxiliary Fund Request for Rental Assistance and referring him to a subsidized childcare program.Now, both Jerome and his daughter s lives have changed significantly his daughter now has a stable home environment and she is bonded with and Jerome now has his little girl. *In order to protect the anonymity and privacy of our families, names have been changed and photos are randomized. YouthBeing in foster care can be difficult. Whether you need assistance with school, employment, living independently or you are looking for more resources, we can point you toward the information you need. You deserve to be heard, and we are here to listen.Should I call DCFS?Know Your RightsInvestigations Former foster youth, Deja says that she is a CSEC Survivor, and not a former CSEC victim. She says now that she has overcome those obstacles, she wants to reach out to other foster youth who are still in the life.Deja says that when she was in the life, she was in the regional offices all the time. Thinking back, she says that she apologizes for all the grief she caused CSWs, SCSWs, ARAs, and CSEC CSWs, and wants to give back, by reaching back.Now, Deja is taking good care of her son, she is in the process of earning her high school diploma, she has an internship, and a job at FedEx. She is in the process of requesting for her DCFS case to be re-open in order to participate in Extended Foster Care/AB12.DCFS provided supportive services, include housing, to protect and care for Deja and her son.Deja says that the birth of her son has helped her make better decisions and get her life back on track for success. *In order to protect the anonymity and privacy of our families, names have been changed and photos are randomized. CaregiversOpening up your home to a child—whether temporarily or permanently—can be both rewarding and daunting. Whether you are the relative of a child in need, a prospective foster parent, or hoping to adopt, DCFS is here to guide you through the process. In 2010, Ana and her husband were looking into an international adoption when they were listening to the radio and heard about an outreach event for foster care and domestic adoption. After being moved by the stories shared, Ana’s husband asked to foster-to-adopt instead of pursuing international adoption. They felt like they had this opportunity to help the kids in their community kids that could be their neighbor.Though overwhelmed at first, they decided to go through DCFS instead of an FFA and received the information they needed, the tools they could use, and most importantly, the encouragement to persevere.“It’s unknown territory,” Ana said. “You take one step at a time. We always made sure we always shined a light to give the best opportunities to the children in our care, no matter how short or long they were there. We are better people for caring for foster kids.”Ana and her husband have adopted two foster children. *In order to protect the anonymity and privacy of our families, names have been changed and photos are randomized. Our PartnersDCFS is proud to partner closely with other county departments as well as with advocacy groups, faith-based community groups, immigrant rights advocates, and many others who share the goal of protecting children.

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