Child Protection Hotline Public Service Announcement

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Watch Public Service Announcement video.
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About the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS)

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History of DCFS

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DCFS Mission Statement

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The DCFS Child Protection Hotline (CPH)

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Watch this short video to learn what happens after a call is made to the CPH.

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The Child Welfare Roadmap

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What to Know About a DCFS Investigation

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For Parents: What to Expect

Download a fact sheet that provides general information about the process after a child is placed in protective custody.

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Steps to Becoming a Resource (Foster/Adoptive) Family

Download an infographic with the steps that need to be taken to become a resource family.

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Why Become a Resource (Foster / Adoptive) Family

Download an informational sheet with multiple reasons to become a resource family.

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Resource Family Approval: Myth vs. Fact

Download the fact sheet which dispels various myths regarding the resource family approval process.

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Resource Family Approval Kinship Care

Download a fact sheet about becoming a relative caregiver for a young person in your family and the available support.

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Adopting Children Through Los Angeles County

Download a fact sheet with general information about the adoption process in Los Angeles County.

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Youth in Foster Care Rights

Download a fact sheet that details the rights of youth in foster care.

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Assembly Bill 12 (AB12)

Download a fact sheet with information about AB12 which extended the foster care age for youth from age 18 to 21.

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Invest LA Strategic Framework

Download a copy of the Invest LA Strategic Framework.

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Family First Prevention Services Act Frequently Asked Questions

Community Providers: Download a copy of Frequently Asked Questions about Los Angeles County’s implementation of the Family First Prevention Services Act.

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