Parents
As 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.
The 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.
The safety of over two million children in Los Angeles County is our highest priority. DCFS responds to the immediate needs of any child at risk of abuse and neglect in Los Angeles County.
DCFS partners with more than 50 community-based organizations across Los Angeles County to provide the tools and support families need to make home a safe place and keep families together.
Every child deserves to grow up in a loving and stable family environment. For children who cannot return home, DCFS makes every effort to connect them with resource families, so they can continue to grow and thrive.
As 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.
Being 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.
Opening 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.
DCFS 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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