The Office of the Foster Care Ombudsman is mandated to:

  • ensure the voice of foster children and youth is heard, and act on their behalf;
  • create an avenue for foster children and youth to file complaints regarding their placement, care and services without fear of retribution from those who provide their care and services;
  • act as an independent forum for the investigation and resolution of complaints made by or on behalf of children placed in foster care and make appropriate referrals;
  • provide children and youth with information on their rights when placed in foster care; and
  • maintain a toll-free telephone number which foster children and youth may call from anywhere in California to express their concerns and complaints

Website

http://www.fosteryouthhelp.ca.gov/


Page on extended foster care:

http://www.fosteryouthhelp.ca.gov/BeyondAge18.htm


Toll-free telephone:

1-877-846-1602


E-mail address:

fosteryouthhelp@dss.ca.gov