Sari Grant raises awareness of the needs of children and youth in foster care and promotes the monthly collaboration between DCFS and RaiseAChild with Parent Matching Events. Join an event…

Nefertiti Austin’s journey to motherhood started in her 30s. Things she never noticed before — diaper bags, bottles, strollers — were jumping out at her in stores. “It was really…

At the end of last year, Bobby Cagle stepped down as leader of Los Angeles County’s child welfare system after four years at the helm, citing the overwhelming pressures of the…

Four years after starting his job as director of LA County’s Department of Children and Family Services, Bobby Cagle has announced his retirement.  Lolita Lopez reports for the NBC4 News…

Santa Claus has his workshop of wonders and his elves who make toys — and together, they spread Christmas joy. But, just yet, the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services might…

In Los Angeles County, there are almost 19,000 children in foster care. More than 600 need a permanent home. This is the story of the people who dedicate their lives…

There are nearly 19,000 children in foster care in Los Angeles County and hundreds are looking for a family to adopt them. The Heart Gallery is a national traveling photographic…

For many families and youth in need, December may be a difficult time as they might struggle financially or do not have people in their lives to celebrate the holidays….

Un total de 158 menores de edad ya son parte de 105 familias que este sábado completaron el proceso final de adopción y fueron parte del vigésimo segundo Día Nacional…