CONTACTS
Foster Care Ombudsman Office
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