LA County Dept. of Children and Family Services

08/06/2026

Need help? You don't have to face it alone 💜

Call 2-1-1 or visit 211la.org to connect with a supportive agency in your community.

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¿Necesitar ayuda? No tienes que afrontarlo solo 💜

Llame al 2-1-1 o visite 211la.org para conectarse con una agencia de apoyo en su comunidad.

08/05/2026

DCFS is now accepting proposals for family support and abuse prevention services for children with developmental disabilities.

📅 Open: July 30, 2026
⏰ Closes: October 30, 2026

Visit contracts.dcfs.lacounty.gov for more information.

08/04/2026

08/03/2026

🎉 Please join us in congratulating Lisa E. Mandel on her appointment as DCFS Interim Director.

With more than four decades of public service, she brings deep experience serving children, youth and families.

As a part of DCFS since 2023, she most recently held the title of Acting Chief Deputy Director.

We look forward to her leadership during this next chapter! 🩵

07/31/2026

On Director Brandon T. Nichols’ final day, DCFS staff share heartfelt messages of gratitude and congratulations.

Thank you, Director Nichols, for your service and steady guidance. We wish you well in your next chapter! ❤

07/30/2026

World Day Against Trafficking in Persons reminds us that this issue impacts children, youth and adults in every community.

Prevention begins with awareness, education and staying connected. When we look out for one another, we help create safer spaces for everyone.

To learn the signs of trafficking and how you can help protect those at risk, visit lacounty.gov/know-to-say-no.

If you suspect a child is being trafficked, call 800-540-4000 or 9-1-1.

07/28/2026

DCFS provides comprehensive health services 🏥 for youth in care, from routine check-ups and mental health support to emergency care.

➡️ Explore your health options and find the resources you need by visiting: https://dcfs.lacounty.gov/youth/health.

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DCFS brinda servicios de salud integrales 🏥 para jóvenes bajo cuidado, desde chequeos de rutina y apoyo de salud mental hasta atención de emergencia.

➡️ Explore sus opciones de salud y encuentre los recursos que necesita visitando: https://dcfs.lacounty.gov/youth/health.

07/27/2026

Nearly 150 youth in care attended this year's Dec My Dorm event, receiving the essentials they need to settle into college life with confidence.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this event possible and showed the recent graduates that they have a community cheering them on.

Here's to a strong start and a bright future. 🎓💙

07/24/2026

We need your help to support healthy communities 🏘️ where all children thrive.

If you suspect a child is being abused or neglected, call ☎️ the 24/7 Child Protection Hotline at 800-540-4000.
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Necesitamos su ayuda para apoyar comunidades saludables 🏘️ donde todos los niños prosperen.

Si sospecha que un niño está sufriendo abuso o negligencia, llame ☎️ a la línea directa de protección infantil, disponible las 24 horas, los 7 días de la semana, al 800-540-4000.

07/23/2026

Call 2-1-1 to report suspicions of sexual abuse or exploitation at an LA County facility or by county employees, contractors or volunteers.

Reports are confidential and may be made 24 hours a day, seven days a week by phone or online at 211la.org/report-sexualabuse.

The 211 LA hotline and website reporting tools are not intended to replace the Child Protection Hotline and should NOT be used to report child abuse or neglect committed by a child’s family member or guardian. 211 is for reporting the actions of County workforce members including employees, contractors and volunteers.
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Llame al 2-1-1 para reportar sospechas de abuso o explotación sexual en instalaciones del Condado de Los Ángeles o por parte de empleados, contratistas o voluntarios del condado.

Los reportes son confidenciales y pueden realizarse las 24 horas del día, los siete días de la semana, por teléfono o en línea a través de 211la.org/report-sexualabuse.

La línea directa 211 LA y las herramientas de reporte en el sitio web no pretenden reemplazar a la Línea Directa de Protección Infantil y NO deben utilizarse para reportar abuso o negligencia infantil cometidos por un familiar o tutor de un menor. El servicio 211 es para reportar las acciones de miembros del personal del condado, incluidos empleados, contratistas y voluntarios.