LA County has the largest Child Welfare system in America. These rights are here to protect you. Group of teenagers smiling
Did you know there are more than 40 laws that specifically protect foster youth?

These make up the Foster Youth Bill of Rights.

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The Foster Youth Rights handbook was made possible through the collaboration of:

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Los Angeles County
Board of Supervisors

Los Angeles County
Commission for Children
and Families

Los Angeles County
Department of Children
and Family Services

California Office of
the Foster Care
Ombudsperson

and many stakeholders across California