Published: July 9, 2020

Statement from the Department of Children and Family Services

THIS STATEMENT IS ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES Child deaths at the hands of family members or caregivers remind us of how high…

Published: July 2, 2020

Statement from the Department of Children and Family Services

STATEMENT FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES The Department of Children and Family Services is committed to the safety and wellbeing of the county’s more…

Published: June 4, 2020

Black Lives Matter Message

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

Press Release: DCFS, LACOE Team to Enhance Child Safety During Summer Months

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

Press Release: DCFS Busts Foster Care Myths With Month-Long Social Media Campaign

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

Press Release: New Public Service Announcement Urges Residents To Report Child Abuse

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

Press Release: Tiffany Haddish, Greg Louganis, & Marilyn Monroe Star In RaiseAChild’s Banner Campaign for Foster Care Awareness

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

Press Release: Department of Children and Family Services Calls on Community to be the Voice for Children Amid Coronavirus School Closures

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

Statement from the Department of Children and Family Services on COVID-19

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

Coronavirus – COVID 19 – Updates

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…

Child Protection Hotline

24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Toll Free within California

(800) 540-4000

Outside of California

(213) 639-4500

TDD - Hearing Imparied

(800) 272-6699