Published: April 17, 2025

Contact: DCFS Office of Public Affairs publicaffairs@dcfs.lacounty.gov Just in time for summer break, youth in foster care ages 12 to 26 may now join one of 27 YMCA locations at…

Published: September 9, 2024

Contact: DCFS Office of Public Affairs Juana Aguilera, (213) 760-5883 For 10 years, the event has spotlighted the need for foster and adoptive families in Latino communities Five teenagers from…

Published: September 5, 2024

Contact: DCFS Office of Public Affairs Shiara Davila-Morales, Communications Manager (626) 695-3244 davils@dcfs.lacounty.gov The risk stratification model – a data-informed tool that helps social workers serve and support families based…

Published: June 26, 2024

The Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) honored nearly 160 college-bound youth in foster care at a graduation ceremony where family, friends and social workers celebrated…

Published: October 18, 2022

THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT MAY BE ATTRIBUTED TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES Today, our department reached a resolution in a civil lawsuit filed by the…

Published: August 29, 2022

Contact: DCFS Office of Public Affairs (213) 371-6244 publicaffairs@dcfs.lacounty.gov The Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) today shared data and insights emerging from its risk stratification…

Published: June 14, 2022

Brandon T. Nichols set to take on new role on July 1st LOS ANGELES – Following a six-month nationwide search process, Brandon T. Nichols has been selected to serve as…

Published: May 3, 2022

Contact: Juana Aguilera DCFS Office of Public Affairs (213) 760-5883 AGUILJC@dcfs.lacounty.gov In observance of both National Foster Care Awareness and Pride Months, streetlight banners featuring celebrity LGBTQ+ families will be…

Published: March 21, 2022

This Statement May Be Attributed to the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services We extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Andrew M., as…

Published: November 24, 2021

Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) Director Bobby Cagle submitted a letter of resignation Nov. 23 notifying the Board of Supervisors of his intent to leave…