Published: December 3, 2025

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LA County officials celebrate National Adoption Day

The Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services celebrated on Saturday the adoption of more than 140 children by more than 95 families as part of the 26th…

Published: October 17, 2025

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Lights, entrance, magic!

Dreams came true for several young women in the County foster care system who participated in the annual Quincenera gala. The glimmering rite of passage is also a chance for…

Published: October 1, 2025

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Hacen festejo a quinceañeras y reciben becas de $10,000 en Los Ángeles

Telemundo news segment originally aired on Sept. 29, 2025.

Published: August 21, 2025

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You Belong: YMCA, DCFS program provides stability, services for foster care youth who “age out”

Foster youth belong in and to the community, but that’s not how most foster kids feel. “No kid should ever feel like they’re not wanted, so I started working with teen girls [in…

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‘Didn’t have a pillow’: The program kitting out foster students starting college

Dec My Dorm gives away sheet sets, pillows, shower caddies and other essentials at an annual summer event When Ar’reiona Green was accepted to Sacramento State last year, she knew…

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DCFS Changing the System

ABC 7 news segment originally aired on Aug. 15, 2025.

Published: July 2, 2025

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Graduates set sights on success

It was an inspiring graduation ceremony for foster youth in the Department of Children and Family Services as they head off to college and pursue their dreams.

Published: June 24, 2025

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A YMCA Membership for Every Older Foster Youth

On this episode of The Imprint Weekly Podcast, they are joined by Brandon T. Nichols, director of the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services, and Victor Dominguez,…

Published: May 27, 2025

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Foster parents share their experiences helping children

Kym Renner, LA County DCFS deputy director discusses the need for foster care, as foster parents share the challenges and rewards on KCAL News.  Originally aired on May 22, 2025….

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