Apply online here instead of by mail, phone, or in-person.
California Ombudsman for Foster Care
An advocate for foster youth.
The purpose of the program is to support parents as they transition to the stable, long-term child care necessary for the family to leave and remain off aid.
Child Care and the Child Welfare System: Subsidies and Child Care Options
This publication focuses on the primary child care subsidy programs in California and special considerations each program may have for families involved in the child welfare system.
What is Dependency? How can LSC help you? Can anyone other than Child Protective Services file a dependency petition? What happens next after Child Protective Services files a dependency petition? What if I am already in foster care and have questions? What if I am already in foster care and a Non-Minor Dependent (over the age of 18)? What if I have questions about AB12 or Higher Education? What if I exited foster care after the age of 18 but I want to come back in?
Kinship Guardian Assistance Payments (Kin-GAP)
Kin-GAP is a California and federally-funded payment program designed to support foster children who have been placed in long-term foster care with a relative caregiver.
Law About Licensing Visits to Family Child Care Homes in California
The law says that anyone may file a complaint
against a family child care provider. This could include the parent of a child cared for in a family child care home, a parent of a child who used to receive care in a family child care home, a neighbor, a landlord or anyone else.
LGBTQ Youth in the California Foster Care System: A Question and Answer Guide
This question and answer guide is designed to address many of the frequently asked questions about protecting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth in the California foster care system from harassment and discrimination.
Manual for Grandparent and Relative Caregivers
Guardianships, dependency proceedings, getting a child out of a shelter, visitation rights of grandparents, when permanent custody is necessary, adoption, foster care, public benefits, relative caregiver options chart, and school issues.
Medi-Cal Access Program Eligibility Appeals
If you disagree with a decision that MCAP has made regarding your eligibility, disenrollment, or transfer, you may appeal to the Executive Director.
Medi-Cal Access Program Frequently Asked Questions
Research Guide to California Law
The Constitution; Executive and Administrative Laws; County, Appellate, Supreme Court, and Federal Districts; State Legislation; and Legal Guides.
This resource guide was designed to answer basic legal questions related to marriage, domestic partnerships, parenting, foster care, and youth issues.
Disclaimer: This is an educational and informational tool and the information contained within it does in no way constitute legal advice. Any person who intends to use the information contained herein in any way is solely responsible for independently verifying the information and obtaining independent legal or other expert advice if necessary.