A Community That Cares for Vulnerable Children & Families in Santa Clarita

May is National Foster Care Awareness Month. A time to recognize the thousands of children, teens, biological families, foster parents, social workers, and nonprofits working together to bring hope and stability to vulnerable youth.

At Do Good SCV, we believe that when a community comes together, lives change. This page is designed to connect the Santa Clarita Valley community with foster care resources, organizations, volunteer opportunities, and practical ways to help.

Whether you are:

exploring foster parenting,
supporting a relative caregiver,
looking for counseling or services,
wanting to mentor youth,
interested in volunteering,
or simply trying to understand the foster care system better…

…this page is here to help.

Santa Clarita Foster Care Resources

Los Angeles County DCSF

Santa Clarita Office
28490 Avenue Stanford, Santa Clarita, CA
Phone: (661) 702-6262

Services include:

Child protective services
Foster care placement
Adoption support
Family reunification services

Specialized Foster Care – Department of Mental Health

28490 Ave. Stanford #300
Santa Clarita, CA
Phone: (661) 702-6420

Provides:

Mental health services
Specialized foster care support
Trauma-informed care resources

All For Kids Valencia

Foster family agency providing:

Foster placement services
Parent training
Family support services

Phone: 661-705-4670

Foster Youth Independence

Supports transition-age foster youth (16–25) through:

Education support
Housing assistance
Career readiness
Mentorship and independence programs

Finally Family Homes

Provides housing and support for:

Former foster youth
Young adults transitioning to independence
Life-skills development

CASA of California

Court Appointed Special Advocates support children in foster care by providing:

Mentorship
Advocacy
Court representation support
Consistent adult relationships

RISE SCV Foundation

Santa Clarita nonprofit supporting:

Foster youth
Family stabilization
Community support initiatives
Resources for vulnerable children and families

SCV Thrive & Connect

Community resource navigation and support services connecting families to:

Counseling
Resources
Parenting support
Community programs

Family Stress Support Network