Published: October 25, 2024

UCLA Pritzker Center works to reform racial inequities in L.A. County foster care

Los Angeles County has one of the largest populations of foster children in the world, with a striking overrepresentation of Black children. In 2023, more than 23,400 children were under the supervision…

Published: October 24, 2024

Barger touts study on domestic violence survivors

Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger applauded the recent release of a new study by UCLA Pritzker Center for Strengthening Children and Families that hones in on the trauma impacting…

Published: October 15, 2024

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La Quinceañera: Una Celebración de Vida y Cultura

Cada año, el Departamento de Servicios para Niños y Familias organiza una quinceañera especial para un grupo selecto de jóvenes del condado. En este segmento, compartimos la historia de estas…

Published: October 11, 2024

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Inner Beauty Pageant for Youth in Foster Care

Fox 11 news highlights the Inner Beauty Pageant project hosted by DCFS and founded by DCFS social worker, Marsha Morton.

Published: October 9, 2024

NBC4 I-Team speaks to LA County DCFS director 2 years after he took the job

The NBC4 I-Team reviewed data about social workers, caseloads and child deaths in Los Angeles County and sat down with the director to discuss the status of the largest child…

Published: October 3, 2024

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What’s next for foster families after an insurance shakeup threatens to upend thousands?

The largest insurer of California’s foster agencies says it’s ending coverage. Foster care advocates fear that if the issue isn’t resolved, children will end up being displaced. When Adriana Mancilla…

Published: October 2, 2024

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One on One: Brandon T. Nichols

In this episode of One on One, meet the head of the LA County Department of Children and Family Services, the largest child welfare agency in the country. From preventing…

Published: September 16, 2024

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A rite of passage with lots of bling

Young women in the foster care system were celebrated with a quinceanera, the traditional rite of passage in Hispanic culture. Amidst the pomp and sparkle, a chance for participants to…

Published: September 13, 2024

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Youth in Foster Care Shine at Quinceañera Celebration

Five teenagers from across LA County were honored at the 10th annual Quinceañera celebration hosted by the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services.

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