SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FOSTER FAMILY AGENCY

Southern California Foster Family and Adoption Agency, a private, non-profit corporation, was started in 1994, dedicated to helping abused, abandoned and neglected children find secure, stable and nurturing homes. The agency provides for the well being of children in its care and helps them become independent and successful adults. Southern California Foster Family and Adoption Agency (SCFFAA) serves the greater Los Angeles community by providing quality homes for children of all ages, from newborn to 21 years old. The agency provides for sibling groups, children with developmental delays, behavioral and school problems. The agency seeks and supports loving, caring and capable families who want to bring a child or children into their home. Whether interested in foster or adoptive parenting, all prospective families must be able to provide, with financial assistance from the agency, a secure, stable and nurturing home for the children. All capable families are welcome regardless of age, sex, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical characteristics, marital or domestic partnership status, medical or disability status. SCFFAA complies with Title XXII regulations as impletmented by the State Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, and the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services contract provisions.

The first step is to contact SCFFAA at 213-365-2900 or send an e-mail requesting information to info@scffaa.org. You will be sent information about the agency as well as a schedule of upcoming orientations and classes. In addition, our Adoption Program Director is available to meet with you and provide an overview of the adoption process, covering the different types of adoption available and answering any questions you may have. Next, you will be asked to attend an orientation. The orientation will cover such topics as the foster care system, ways to build a family, the children in the system, requirements for and benefits of becoming a foster and adoptive parent. After the orientation, the next step is the same for adoptive parents as it is for prospective foster parents. There are 24 hours of training offered in sessions on Thursday evenings from 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm or on Saturdays from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. Additionally, you will have to take First Aid and CPR training, which is offered through the agency, obtain a criminal record clearance and meet all foster care requirements. Once all of the documentation is received a Home Study and Home Inspection will follow.

LA & TRI-COASTAL CR (32)

District office phone: (323) 981-3300