CLC is the largest children's legal services organization in the nation, advocating for over 25,000 children and youth in the Los Angeles, Sacramento, and Placer County foster care systems. We advocate for our clients by supporting families; fighting for reunification, permanence, educational opportunity, health, and mental health wellness; and empowering and strengthening children, families, and their communities.

The mission of the California Office of the Foster Care Ombudsperson (OFCO) is to advocate on behalf of foster children and youth regarding their care, placement, and services. The OFCO is an autonomous entity that is empowered to investigate and informally resolve complaints impacting foster youth, increase awareness about foster youth rights, and make recommendations to help support systemic change.

LACOE helps connect students in foster care that need additional academic support with tutoring resources.

We at Kid2Kid Computers help kids in need by giving them free computers. With our computers, kids can access essential tools, like homework aids or government resources. With your donation of old or outdated computer parts, we refurbish a new computer for a kid in need and reboot their futures.

Being in foster care can be difficult. The Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services is here to help. Explore the pages below for more information on navigating DCFS Investigations, Housing, Health, Education, Foster Care Rights, and more.

Resources for Foster Care Youth, Caregivers, and Organizations

iFoster’s mission is to ensure that every child growing up outside of their biological home has the resources and opportunities they need to become successful, independent adults. We provide a free platform of resources for foster care youth, caregivers, and organizationsDescription goes here

The Asian Foster Family Initiative (AFFI) is a project launched in 2014 by KFAM, a non-profit organization, in order to increase the number of licensed/certified foster parents of Asian Pacific Islander (API) descent. AFFI's main objectives are to: RECRUIT API resource parents to provide culturally sensitive homes, particularly to API foster children. TRAIN API resource parents in-language and culturally competent curriculum, SUPPORT API resource parents through in-language and culturally competent services and linkages.Description goes here

We collect unwanted and overstocked sports cards and create packs to distribute to children visiting the Childrens Law Center courthouse serving Los Angeles County. Donations of unwanted cards for our kids packs are welcome. Please contact us at: kid2kidnet@gmail.com

The Academy Project (TAP) was born from the principle that keeping school as a point of stability can significantly help foster youths succeed educationally while providing them with the opportunity to form strong relationships with peers and caring adults.

TAP operates around the regular school schedule, with an extended year-round schedule providing students the opportunity to participate in a variety of enrichment activities outside of class.

At Happy Trails for Kids, while every story is different, our campers are connected by the bond of foster care - where often the joys of childhood have been stripped away. We understand precisely the importance of creating a year-round community where childhood is celebrated, friendships flourish and children have the opportunity to experience adventures and exploration.

National Foster Care Month is an initiative of the Children’s Bureau of the Federal Government, and LA County Library is doing its part to raise awareness about foster care in Los Angeles throughout May.

May is the month to acknowledge foster parents, family members, volunteers, mentors, policymakers, child welfare professionals, and other members of the foster care community who help children and youth find permanent homes and families.

A Sense of Home strives to prevent homelessness by creating first-ever homes and a community for youth aging out of foster care.

50% of those struggling with homelessness are former foster youth.
The homeless crisis can only end through prevention.

The Bruin Guardian Scholars Academy (BGSA) is a partnership with First Star and the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). The mission of BGSA is to provide foster youth with necessary educational and psycho-social support to help them graduate high school and enroll in post-secondary education.

DescFirst Tee is a youth development organization that enables kids to build the strength of character that empowers them through a lifetime of new challenges. By seamlessly integrating the game of golf with a life skills curriculum, we create active learning experiences that build inner strength, self-confidence, and resilience that kids can carry to everything they do. We’re Building Game Changers through our junior golf programs.ription goes here

Foster Children’s Resource Center (“FCRC”) has been in operation since 1990. FCRC provides critically needed clothes, underwear, blankets, toiletries, backpacks, school supplies, books, and toys to foster children. Often these children are removed from their homes in the middle of the night with only the clothes on their back. Each child is given the supplies they desperately need along with care, attention, dignity and respect.Description goes here

Year-round quality sports programming for youth of all abilities ages 5-17

Empowering Foster Youth And Creating Lasting Change

Foster Love is a dynamic non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children in foster care.

The Dream Center serves as a resource center focused on providing support to those affected by homelessness, hunger, and the lack of education through residential and community outreach programs.

Make LACMA a regular part of your life! NexGenLA is a free membership for kids under 17 years who live in L.A. County. As NexGenLA members, kids and teens can visit the museum for free anytime and bring one guest for free admission. 

The RightWay Foundation provides foster youth who are aging out of the foster care system with the resources they need to thrive and build a better tomorrow, grounded in mental health, launched by supportive housing, and solidified through employment and community.

We work in Los Angeles County, the largest regional foster system in the U.S. 

Our kids deserve better.  With supportive housing, job-readiness and placement, mental health services, financial literacy, and community, RightWay is the support system foster youth need to build stable adult lives.

The County of Los Angeles and the Department of Mental Health are here for you during these challenging times. You can call our 24/7 Help Line for counseling and referralsscription goes here