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California Foster Care Ombudsperson

Agency: CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES (CDSS)

  • Description:

    Helps children and youth in foster care get the care, placement, and services they need.

    Investigates, resolves complaints, and advocates on behalf of foster children and youth regarding their care, placement, and services in the foster care system. Provides general information on rights of children and youth in foster care.

    For more information, visit California Foster Care Ombudsperson

    • Phone:

    Email: fosteryouthhelp@dss.ca.gov
    Website: https://fosteryouthhelp.ca.gov/

    Program Hours

  • Hours: Mon: 8am - 5pm; Tue: 8am - 5pm; Wed: 8am - 5pm; Thu: 8am - 5pm; Fri: 8am - 5pm;

    • Location(s)

    CDSS Main Office - Sacramento

    • Accessibility: Potential limitations to access – call for information
    • Address: 744 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814

    Program Delivery

    • Eligibility: Open to all
    • Languages: Other language available through the language line, English, Spanish
    • Application Process: Telephone call or check online at fosteryouthhelp.ca.gov
    • Program Fees: Free
    • Required Documents:

      • Service Area

    • Defined Coverage Area: N/A