Published: June 4, 2020

DCFS Friends and Family, We are living through one of the most difficult times in our nation’s recent history. The roots of the civil unrest taking place run deep; all…

Published: June 3, 2020

Contact: Shiara Davila-Morales DCFS Office of Public Affairs davils@dcfs.lacounty.gov (213) 739-6448 Margo Minecki LACOE Communications Department Minicki_margo@lacoe.edu (562) 500-4000 Los Angeles – June 3, 2020 – With the school year…

Published: May 5, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE In observance of National Foster Care Awareness Month, the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) has launched a social media public information campaign…

Published: May 1, 2020

In recent weeks, the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) has been a leading voice in calling attention to the dangers that children face while home…

Published: April 10, 2020

New streetlight banner campaign celebrates RaiseAChild’s mission in highlighting three former foster youth who achieved greatness. Los Angeles, CA, USA, Friday, April 10, 2020 – Today, the Los Angeles County…

Published: April 6, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Shiara Davila-Morales DCFS Office of Public Affairs (213) 739-6448 On the heels of the announcement that students will remain out of school for the remainder of…

Published: March 17, 2020

We recognize that this is a challenging time for the community right now and that many are fearful or anxious. Along with carrying out our responsibility to protect Los Angeles…

Published: March 13, 2020

DCFS leadership is working closely with health officials in LA County to address concerns and prevent the spread of the Novel Coronavirus, or COVID-19. Although information is evolving quickly, please…

Published: March 11, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 11, 2020 For Information: Amara Suarez DCFS Public Affairs publicaffairs@dcfs.lacounty.gov (213) 739-6448 More than 19,000 children are in foster care in Los Angeles County, over 50% are…

Published: March 3, 2020

“Los Angeles County, and specifically the Antelope Valley community, have lived with the awful tragedy of Gabriel Fernandez’s death for the last seven years. What happened to Gabriel was horrific…