The California Foster Care Ombudsperson is empowered to receive and investigate complaints made by or on behalf of youth in foster care.
The Office of Foster Care Ombudsperson (OFCO) was established under the authority of Senate Bill 933 (Chapter 311, Statutes of 1998) as an autonomous entity for the purpose of providing children who are placed in foster care, either voluntarily or pursuant to Section 300 and Sections 600, with a means to resolve issues related to their care, placement, or services (WIC 16161). The OFCO acts as a f
06/01/2026
🚨Attention: California Foster Youth🚨 This an important Notice, New Rule: You must use your phone to keep your service! Please read important information on Flyer, call Lifeline foster youth support center for help with questions. 📲
05/29/2026
Resilience isn’t about having an easy path—it’s about continuing forward, even when the path is uncertain.
For many in foster care, strength is built in moments no one else sees. This month, we honor the courage it takes to keep growing, adapting, and showing up.
Your story matters. Your strength is real.
05/29/2026
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05/28/2026
The OFCO and HOPE for Children Trust Account Program are posting fill-in-blank/unscramble puzzles on Tuesday and Thursday. Continue playing throughout the month to collect letters to unscramble the phrase. The answer will be announced on May 28th!
On May 16th, OFCO partnered with to host a resource fair in honor of . We had face painting, live mariachi, and lots of fun ensuring youth are aware of their rights.
On May 9th our OFCO team was honored to partner with for a ‘rights in action’ resource fair and advocacy event in honor of Foster Care Awareness Month and the 25th anniversary of the Foster Youth Bill of Rights.
05/20/2026
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