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Our mission:
“In collaboration with DCFS we will use our experience to help support, educate and empower parents in their efforts to successfully navigate the DCFS system.”
We Get Involved!
Parent Partners have been called to share their voice, concerns, and knowledge for various DCFS operated focus groups, senior management committees, panels, and conferences. We have participated in the Statewide Self Assessment, the Strategic Planning Redesign, and the Juvenile Dependency Court Focus Groups. We actively participate in the Department’s efforts to eliminate racial disparity and disproportionality, to reduce timelines to permanency for children in foster care, and to improve child welfare practice. We promote partnerships between the community and DCFS to improve the lives of parents and families.
About PIP Closet
On January 28th, 2016 the South County PiPs held a grand opening for the PIP Closet. Their PIP Closet is located at the First Presbyterian Church of Downey. The PIP Closet provides families with a selection of items, including baby cribs, diapers, children’s clothing, adult court attire, hygiene items, and more. Since its opening, there have been 14 families served. A special thanks to Jennifer Olague, Desiree Burlile and Julie Emery for their hard work in organizing and maintaining the PiP Closet, donations, and family referrals.
We Make a Difference!
Recent studies suggest that parents who participate in our Parent Orientation are 30% more likely to regain custody of their children in 1 year or less compared to parents who don’t participate. In one study, parents who participated in our Parent Orientation regained custody of their children, on average, 7 months sooner than parents who did not participate. Participating parents have told us that our services are effective because of the voices of the Parent Partners, and our ability to convey courage and hope.
volunteering
We invite everyone to take part in our volunteer abroad programs to set up additional education, provide training, promote the employment of adolescents, and change our world for the better.
LAST 2 YEARS PIP CLOSET
SUPPORTED PROGRAMS THAT
SERVED OVER 200
PARENTS & CHILDREN.
Recent studies suggest that parents who participate in our Parent Orientation are 30% more likely to regain custody of their children in 1 year or less compared to parents who don’t participate. In one study, parents who participated in our Parent Orientation regained custody of their children, on average, 7 months sooner than parents who did not participate. Participating parents have told us that our services are effective because of the voices of the Parent Partners, and our ability to convey courage and hope.
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we need
volunteers
in LA
and OC COUNTIES.
Our team really needs volunteers. Those who are willing and have the desire to help those in need. If you are young, active and ready to change the world for the better, we look forward to seeing you.
Parent Partners have been called to share their voice, concerns, and knowledge for various DCFS operated focus groups, senior management committees, panels, and conferences. We have participated in the Statewide Self Assessment, the Strategic Planning Redesign, and the Juvenile Dependency Court Focus Groups. We actively participate in the Department’s efforts to eliminate racial disparity and disproportionality, to reduce timelines to permanency for children in foster care, and to improve child welfare practice. We promote partnerships between the community and DCFS to improve the lives of parents and families.
successful stories:
My name is Ambyr. I have been involved with DCFS for as long as I can remember. When I was 2 ½ years old, I entered foster care after an incident of domestic violence between my mom and my sibling’s father. My younger brother had a broken arm and the injury was suspicious enough that when DCFS learned of the violence between the parents in the home, they detained me and my siblings... Read more...
Ambyr's Story
My case was open in 1985 with my first daughter due to substance abuse and use. My drug of choice was Cocaine, Marijuana and Alcohol. I was court ordered into a substance abuse program; I went, enrolled and completed my program after one year. Read more...
Kathy's Story
My name is Lisa and I am a Parent Partner with the Parents in Partnership Program. My case with the Department of Children Family Services opened in November 2007 for domestic violence and substance abuse. During the time my children were away from me I had experienced so many different emotions all at one time.
Lisa's Story