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Abuse & Neglect | Adoption | Adult Extended Care | Caregiver Support | Cash | Child Care | Child Support | Deaf and Hard of Hearing | Disability | Domestic Violence | Drug/Alcohol
Dependency or Chemical Dependency | Education | Emergency Help | Employment Services |
Food | Help in the Home | Homeless | Information | Juvenile Rehabilitation | Medical
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Child Welfare Services (CA)What needs program covers: Child Welfare Services (CWS) provides both out-of-home placement prevention and permanency planning services to children and families who may need help due to serious chronic problems (e.g. at risk children and youth without family resources or who are coming out of a juvenile institution). Child Welfare Services are primarily available for cases transferring from CPS or FRS when the short-term services available through those programs are not successful in resolving the family's problems. Placement cases that extend beyond a court finding of dependency compose the majority of child welfare caseloads. Who is eligible: Children or youth who are already involved in the state child welfare system through either CPS or FRS. These children may be residing in their homes, or they may be in out-of-home care. For children in out-of-home care, there may be a finding of dependency through a juvenile court, or a Voluntary Placement Agreement with parents. Referrals may also come directly to CWS through intake as a request for services. Children may also be referred to CWS through the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD). Income and Resource Limits: None. Program Requirements : Referrals must enter CWS through an accepted referral to local office intake, a transfer from the CPS or FRS Program, or an accepted transfer from another DCFS office. Other Requirements : For children in out-of-home placement, the federal Adoption & Safe Families Act (ASFA) takes effect. This requires that a permanent placement plan be established for any child who meets federal guidelines in ASFA. How to apply/get services: Requests for Children's Administration services can be made by contacting the local CA Division of Children and Family Services field office. Find a local office: Link to directions for CA Division of Children and Family Services field offices.
Modified: November 3, 2006 | ||||
