California Foster Care Ombudsperson

California Foster Care Ombudsperson 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

act finder to provide complainants with an avenue for independent review of their concerns related to a youth in foster care. The OFCO conducts impartial investigations and strives to resolve both individual complaints and systemic issues on behalf of foster youth and a wide range of people including biological parents, relatives, foster parents, community members, social workers, and advocates. The OFCO conducts fact-finding, data collection, consultation and interviews to resolve complaints. After an investigation is completed the OFCO makes recommendations or refers the issues to the appropriate agency for resolution

In order to effectively conduct investigations, the OFCO has the authority to access any record of a state or local agency that is necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the office and may meet or communicate with any foster youth in the youth’s placement or elsewhere. However, the FCO does not have authority to independently challenge court decisions; change case plans; pursue local administrative personnel actions or pursue discrimination complaints.

🚨Attention: California Foster Youth🚨 This an important Notice, New Rule: You must use your phone to keep your service! P...
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. 📲

Resilience isn’t about having an easy path—it’s about continuing forward, even when the path is uncertain.For many in fo...
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.

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05/29/2026

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The OFCO and HOPE for Children Trust Account Program are posting fill-in-blank/unscramble puzzles on Tuesday and Thursda...
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!

05/28/2026

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.

05/22/2026

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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744 P Street
Sacramento, CA
95814

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm
Sunday 8am - 5pm

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+18778461602

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