Foster Care

In support of this mission, CASA of Mendocino & Lake Counties is committed to the following values: – Advocate for the best interests of children. – Provide comprehensive training programs to educate volunteer advocates. – Recruit volunteers to act as Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA’s). – Provide ongoing support to CASA staff and volunteers. – Create and maintain public awareness and educate the community regarding child abuse and neglect – Provide advocacy networking and liaison with public and private agencies and individuals. – Act in liaison with, and at the direction of, the Juvenile Court Judge. **Unfortunately unable to advocate for Family Law Cases**

Becoming a Resource Family starts with a willingness to open your heart and home to a child or youth who needs you. When you choose to become a Resource Family (foster parent), you become a very important member of a team of professionals who are dedicated to the welfare of children and youth.

TLC provides comprehensive quality foster care and adoption services, residentially - based services, special education services, transitional housing and counseling.

Becoming a Resource Family starts with a willingness to open your heart and home to a child or youth who needs you. When you choose to become a Resource Family (foster parent), you become a very important member of a team of professionals who are dedicated to the welfare of children and youth.

FURS is a free 24/7/365 Hotline for current and former foster youth (up to age 21) and their caregivers with immediate, trauma�informed support when they need it. FURS assists to prevent placement disruptions, promotes healing as a family and is a safe, judgement free, and private space to talk about your worries and vent.

iFoster's mission is to ensure that every child growing up outside of their biological home has the resources and opportunities they need to become successful, independent adults. We provide a free platform of resources for foster care youth, caregivers, and organization.

The mission of the California Office of the Foster Care Ombudsman (OFCO) is to advocate on behalf of foster children and youth regarding their care, placement, and services. The OFCO is an autonomous entity that is empowered to investigate and informally resolve complaints impacting foster youth, increase awareness about foster youth rights, and make recommendations to help support systemic change.

Children need families and families need support. Lake County Child Welfare is partnering with the Foster Neighbor Program.

A Home Within is a national nonprofit that recruits and supports volunteer clinicians who offer free weekly teletherapy to youth currently in care and foster care alumni.

Creating Shared Understanding for Building Community Resilience

The Community Care Licensing Division’s (CCLD) mission is to promote the health, safety, and quality of life of each person in community care through the administration of an effective collaborative regulatory enforcement system.