Foster Youth

June 23, 2026

Supervisor Kathryn Barger Honors Retiring DCFS Director Brandon Nichols for 27 Years of Public Service https://kathrynbarger.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/DFB_8535-Edit-1024x683.jpg 1024 683 Supervisor Kathryn Barger Supervisor Kathryn Barger //kathrynbarger.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/white-logo-1.png June 23, 2026 June 23, 2026

Supervisor Kathryn Barger Honors Retiring DCFS Director Brandon Nichols for 27 Years of Public Service

Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger today honored Brandon T. Nichols, Director of the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), as he concludes a distinguished 27-year public service career.…

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September 30, 2025

Barger Comments on $20M Settlement in Noah Cuatro Case https://kathrynbarger.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/GettyImages-698689964-1024x499.jpg 1024 499 Supervisor Kathryn Barger Supervisor Kathryn Barger //kathrynbarger.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/white-logo-1.png September 30, 2025 September 30, 2025

Barger Comments on $20M Settlement in Noah Cuatro Case

Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger today reflected on the Board of Supervisors’ approval of a $20 million settlement to the grandmother and siblings of Noah Cuatro.…

April 15, 2025

Barger and Mitchell Lead Charge to Restore Critical Funding for Homeless Youth and Prevention Programs https://kathrynbarger.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/hand.jpg 560 373 Supervisor Kathryn Barger Supervisor Kathryn Barger //kathrynbarger.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/white-logo-1.png April 15, 2025 May 21, 2025

Barger and Mitchell Lead Charge to Restore Critical Funding for Homeless Youth and Prevention Programs

Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion introduced by Supervisor Kathryn Barger and co-authored by Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell to restore nearly $9.8 million in funding…

February 21, 2025

Barger Awards Over $500K to Together California to Keep Foster Siblings Together https://kathrynbarger.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/DFA_6592-1024x683.jpg 1024 683 Supervisor Kathryn Barger Supervisor Kathryn Barger //kathrynbarger.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/white-logo-1.png February 21, 2025 May 21, 2025

Barger Awards Over $500K to Together California to Keep Foster Siblings Together

Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger presented a check yesterday in the amount of $506,488 to Together California, a visionary child welfare organization that works to keep…

October 22, 2024

Barger Applauds New UCLA Study’s Focus on DV Survivors and their Children’s Welfare in the Antelope Valley https://kathrynbarger.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/DJA0678-1024x683.jpg 1024 683 Supervisor Kathryn Barger Supervisor Kathryn Barger //kathrynbarger.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/white-logo-1.png October 22, 2024 May 21, 2025

Barger Applauds New UCLA Study’s Focus on DV Survivors and their Children’s Welfare in the Antelope Valley

Released during Domestic Violence Month, research spotlights collaboration potential between L.A. County and service partners Supervisor Kathryn Barger is applauding the recent release of a new study by UCLA Pritzker…

September 24, 2024

L.A. County Seeks Solutions for Foster Family Agency Insurance Crisis https://kathrynbarger.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/foster-fam.jpg 560 373 Supervisor Kathryn Barger Supervisor Kathryn Barger //kathrynbarger.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/white-logo-1.png September 24, 2024 May 21, 2025

L.A. County Seeks Solutions for Foster Family Agency Insurance Crisis

The insurance coverage crisis that is sweeping across various sectors in California has found a new target: Foster Family Agencies. Last month, the Nonprofits Insurance Alliance of California (NIAC), the…

July 11, 2024

L.A. County Board of Supervisors Boost Housing Support for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care https://kathrynbarger.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/foster-youth.jpg 560 373 Supervisor Kathryn Barger Supervisor Kathryn Barger //kathrynbarger.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/white-logo-1.png July 11, 2024 May 21, 2025

L.A. County Board of Supervisors Boost Housing Support for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care

The number of young people experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles County is steadily persisting, and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors are tackling the problem head on. The most…

July 31, 2023

Foster Youth Bicycle Giveaway Brings Opportunity, Support to Pasadena City College Students Supervisor Kathryn Barger Supervisor Kathryn Barger //kathrynbarger.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/white-logo-1.png July 31, 2023 May 21, 2025

Foster Youth Bicycle Giveaway Brings Opportunity, Support to Pasadena City College Students

The typically quiet summertime Pasadena City College (PCC) campus was buzzing with activity this morning during a special bicycle giveaway for students who are or were former foster youth. Supervisor…

July 14, 2023

L.A. County Picks Antelope Valley Partners for Health to Lead Community Engagement Efforts for Reimagined Challenger Memorial Youth Center https://kathrynbarger.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/challenger-mural-3-1024x576.jpg 1024 576 Supervisor Kathryn Barger Supervisor Kathryn Barger //kathrynbarger.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/white-logo-1.png July 14, 2023 May 21, 2025

L.A. County Picks Antelope Valley Partners for Health to Lead Community Engagement Efforts for Reimagined Challenger Memorial Youth Center

After wrapping up a six-month long competitive bidding process, Los Angeles County’s Department of Economic Opportunity has contracted Antelope Valley Partners for Health (AVPH) to spearhead community engagement efforts that…