On 2-15-22 our office won a resounding victory for California’s foster parents when the California Court of Appeal ruled that L.A. Children’s Court Commissioner Stephen Marpet (well-known… Read More »Victory for Foster Parents with California Court of Appeal Ruling
Deborah Dentler was one of the first to call on the CA legislature act to protect teens, including foster and adopted youth, who want to… Read More »Legislature to act to protect teens who want to get vaccinated
The California Family Urgent Response System is a free hotline for current or former foster youth and their caregivers to request help. The hotline is open 24… Read More »Immediate Assistance/Support Available for Foster Kids and their Caregivers
Los Angeles County DCFS, pursuant to a negotiated agreement with our office, has just announced the creation of a “dedicated email address” for use by caregivers… Read More »Need your foster child’s social security no. for your tax return?
Those wondering about the CA Supreme Court argument I did in a foster care/adoption case March 2nd can now view the case on Supreme Court’s… Read More »California Supreme Court to decide landmark “adoption v. foster care” case for 11-year old child.
Caregivers of foster children are entitled to receive advance written notice of children’s court hearings, and notices must contain clear instructions for how you can… Read More »Are you a foster parent or relative caregiver for a Los Angeles County foster child? Did you know you have the right to “attend” children’s court hearings remotely, by phone or Webex?
Presiding Judge Kevin Brazile has extended present operational limitations until a new reopening date of June 22, 2020. This decision was made to protect the… Read More »Presiding Judge of L.A. Juvenile Court orders children’s courts to remained closed until June 22, due to Covid-19
The State of California Dept. of Social Services, which regulates county child welfare agency practices affecting foster and fost-adopt families, has issued new guidelines for… Read More »California Social Services Monthly Visits for Fost-Adopt Families by Phone or Video
Resources for Families During the Pandemic In this challenging time of anxiety about COVID-19 and how it’s changing our lives, we wanted to share some… Read More »Resources for Families During the Pandemic
Anthony Avalos was the fastest runner in his fourth-grade class at El Dorado Elementary School in Lancaster. Anthony would never return to school after classes… Read More »Anthony Avalos’ death and the missed chances to save him
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