Published: May 27, 2025

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Foster parents share their experiences helping children

Kym Renner, LA County DCFS deputy director discusses the need for foster care, as foster parents share the challenges and rewards on KCAL News.  Originally aired on May 22, 2025….

Published: April 8, 2025

The Help Group’s 12th Annual Special Needs Resource Fair

The Help Group, in partnership with LA Parent Magazine, is excited to host its 12th Annual Special Needs Resource Fair on Sunday, April 27, 2025, from 11 AM to 2…

Published: January 22, 2024

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Joseph Prusak and youth in foster care speak with KTLA 5 for RaiseAChild

This interview features Joseph Prusak, Division Chief at the Los Angeles County DCFS and Beverly, a 7th grade youth in foster care hoping for an adoptive family. RaiseAChild and DCFS…

Published: September 5, 2023

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A look at L.A. County’s foster care program; the need, rewards and requirements

To say that Harbor City resident Cora Peterson has a massively large family is no exaggeration. It’s grown exponentially over the years after she first became a foster parent in…

Published: April 21, 2022

Thinking of becoming a foster parent in L.A.? Here’s how

Nefertiti Austin’s journey to motherhood started in her 30s. Things she never noticed before — diaper bags, bottles, strollers — were jumping out at her in stores. “It was really…

Published: May 6, 2021

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San Fernando Mother with Over 35 Kids

For 17 years, children of all ages — from babies to pre-teens — have found a foster home and a mother with Nuemy “Mimi” Madrigal. The City of San Fernando…

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