Published: March 25, 2020
One virtue of big data is that it can unlock patterns that bring important insights about helping vulnerable children and families. Numbers, it is said, do not lie. Jacquelyn McCroskey,…
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…
Published: February 27, 2020
Originally Published: February 12, 2020 Dear AV Press Editor, As the Director of the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), I share many of the same concerns expressed in…
Published: February 26, 2020
Por Luis Treto • Publicado el 20 de febrero del 2020 • Actualizado a las 8:42 pm del 20 de febrero del 2020 La presunta negligencia de trabajadores sociales y supervisores ha llevado a la muerte en los…
Published: February 21, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 21, 2020 Contact: Juana Aguilera DCFS Office of Public Affairs (213) 739-6448 Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services Kicks Off Invest LA Community…
Published: February 3, 2020
By Rachel Looker In Los Angeles County, a pilot program has combined technology with traditional methods to improve the efficiency of reporting child abuse cases. The Child Abuse Reporting Electronic…
Published: January 27, 2020
As implementation of the Family First Prevention Services Act gradually rolls out, Los Angeles County anticipated that the move away from its special agreement on federal child welfare funding would…
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