Published: January 28, 2025

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Hundreds of Los Angeles Foster Youth Uprooted As the Los Angeles Wildfires Rage On

As the Eaton Fire bore down on his family’s home, Alexander Ballantyne remained vigilant throughout the night. While the sky filled with smoke, he recounted, the 25-year-old monitored the Watch…

Published: December 5, 2024

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More than 200 children find forever homes in Los Angeles County’s National Adoption Day

LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Just in time for the holidays, more than 200 children and their new families took part in the Los Angeles County court system’s 25th annual Adoption Day…

Published: November 19, 2024

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A Sense of Home

Thanks to a Sense of Home, former foster youth, Valeria Z. now has a home for her and her baby.

Published: October 11, 2024

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Inner Beauty Pageant for Youth in Foster Care

Fox 11 news highlights the Inner Beauty Pageant project hosted by DCFS and founded by DCFS social worker, Marsha Morton.

Published: October 2, 2024

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One on One: Brandon T. Nichols

In this episode of One on One, meet the head of the LA County Department of Children and Family Services, the largest child welfare agency in the country. From preventing…

Published: September 16, 2024

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A rite of passage with lots of bling

Young women in the foster care system were celebrated with a quinceanera, the traditional rite of passage in Hispanic culture. Amidst the pomp and sparkle, a chance for participants to…

Published: September 13, 2024

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Youth in Foster Care Shine at Quinceañera Celebration

Five teenagers from across LA County were honored at the 10th annual Quinceañera celebration hosted by the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services.

Published: September 11, 2024

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5 jovencitas del programa ‘Foster’ celebran sus Quince

Video oficial de Al Rojo Vivo. 5 jovencitas del departamento de hogares de crianza en California celebraron su fiesta soñada de quince años, después de horas de ensayos y mucha…

Published: September 9, 2024

Girls in foster care delight in quinceañera tradition

Contact: DCFS Office of Public Affairs Juana Aguilera, (213) 760-5883 For 10 years, the event has spotlighted the need for foster and adoptive families in Latino communities Five teenagers from…

Published: August 26, 2024

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A suitcase packed with hope

Hope in a Suitcase held a back to school event for youth in foster care.  Hope in a Suitcase is a volunteer-driven nonprofit group that provides children and teens in…

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