General Info

The Department of Children & Family Services is a part of the Human Services Agency, which specializes in offering health and foster care services for children and adults. It has a staff of more than 1,000 workers who offer recruitment, training, licensing and support services for foster families. The Department of Children & Family Services' adoption program provides services for birth parents, as well as individuals seeking to adopt a child. The department offers medical care, counseling, financial assistance and educational services. It is operated by the government of Ventura County in California. The Department of Children & Family Services additionally provides family planning, veteran support and hospital care services.