Published: October 18, 2022

Statement from the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services

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

DCFS Shares Risk Stratification Pilot Insights, Data Online

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

Board of Supervisors Appoint New Department of Children and Family Services Director

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

Celebrity Street Light Banners Seeks to Bolster Recruitment of LGBTQ+ Families for Fostering and Adopting

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

Statement from the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services

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

DCFS Statement on Resignation of Director Bobby Cagle

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

Nearly 160 Children in LA County Foster Care to be Adopted During Virtual Event

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

Statement from the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services

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

Press Release: ICAN Report Reveals 73% Decrease in Child Homicides In Los Angeles County Since 1989

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…

Published: April 13, 2021

Statement from the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services

This statement may be attributed to the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services. The Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services joins the community in…

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