Published: December 15, 2021

‘Finding Family: The Long Road Home’ explores life of children in foster care in LA County

In Los Angeles County, there are almost 19,000 children in foster care. More than 600 need a permanent home. This is the story of the people who dedicate their lives…

Published: December 8, 2021

Finding Family: Heart Gallery LA uses art of photography to help kids in foster care find a family

There are nearly 19,000 children in foster care in Los Angeles County and hundreds are looking for a family to adopt them. The Heart Gallery is a national traveling photographic…

Published: November 19, 2021

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More than 150 children will be adopted in LA County on National Adoption Day

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (KABC) — Susan Castruita and Joshua Castruita met at a bowling alley in 2018 at event through the program, Kidsave, which focuses on foster kids getting adopted….

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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: November 18, 2021

Heart Gallery features photos of LA kids waiting to be adopted

November is National Adoption Month, and there are more than 600 kids in Los Angeles County waiting to be adopted. The Heart Gallery website is designed to match kids with…

Published: September 16, 2021

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DCFS Director Bobby Cagle on KTLA 5 News

Watch DCFS Director Bobby Cagle on KTLA as he reflects on his almost four years as director of DCFS and the department’s partnership with the Raise a Child organization.

Published: November 22, 2020

Yo te recibo con amor: LA lleva a cabo ceremonia virtual de adopción

Decenas de padres se comprometen al cuidado de 148 niños ¡Llegó el día! Fue el grito de alegría de la pequeña Angelina cuando este sábado se levantó de la cama,…

Published: November 20, 2020

149 Foster Children Find Homes Via Virtual Adoption as Part of National Adoption Day

Ninety-two families will participate, and more than 60% of the adoptions being finalized are for siblings. Virtual adoption ceremonies will be held Saturday as part of National Adoption Day for…

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