Keumku Sou
SCSW Keumku Sou is known to the Van Nuys DCFS office as someone who goes above the call of duty. He exemplifies leadership, teaming, and actively engages the Core Practice…
Read The Full Story »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…
Published: November 19, 2021
Contact: Juana Aguilera DCFS Office of Public Affairs (213) 760-5883 Tomorrow, 158 children in foster care will have their adoptions finalized during a National Adoption Day virtual ceremony. A pre-recorded…
Published: August 19, 2021
In response to today’s Los Angeles Times article, the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services issued the following statement: The death of 4-year-old Noah Cuatro remains a…
Published: April 23, 2021
Contact: Shiara Davila-Morales Phone: (213) 739-6448 Email:publicaffairs@dcfs.lacounty.gov The Inter-Agency Council on Child Abuse and Neglect (ICAN), co-chaired by Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón, today unveiled a special report…
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