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Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA)

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Family Urgent Response System (FURS)

Agency: CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES (CDSS)

  • Description: Provides a coordinated statewide, regional, and county-level support system as an alternative trauma-informed help for foster families. Helps preserve the relationship of foster child or youth and foster caregiver to prevent placement moves and promote healing as a family. Works to promote stability for youth in foster care, including youth in extended foster care and improve retention of current foster caregivers.

    Service includes:
    • 24/7 Trauma-informed Statewide Hotline and County Mobile Response System and Stabilization Teams 
    • Personalizied support and stabilization
    • Relevant aftercare support and follow-up

    • Phone:

    Email: info@cal-furs.org
    Website: cal-furs.org

    Program Hours

  • Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year

    • Location(s)

    Program Delivery

    • Eligibility: Current and former foster child or youth and their caregivers
    • Languages: English
    • Application Process: Telephone call, text, or chat online at CAL-FURS.ORG
    • Program Fees: Free
    • Required Documents:

      • Service Area

    • Defined Coverage Area: N/A