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Protecting the right of every foster child in California to safety, security, and a permanent home.

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HOTLINE

 

Advokids provides the only free telephone hotline offering legal information to anyone concerned about a child in foster care in California. Hotline Staff cannot and does not provide legal advice. If you are already represented by a lawyer or entitled to have a court-appointed lawyer, please contact your lawyer instead of the Hotline. Your lawyer may call our attorney helpline for a consultation about your case.

Hotline:  877.ADV4KID (877.238.4543) or advocate@adevine.io
Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 4:30pm

Attorney Consultation Line:  877.238.4543

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OUR PROGRAMS

 

  • Free Telephone Hotline
  • Child Welfare Attorney Consultation Line
  • Online Child Welfare Legal Tools and Resources
  • Statewide Legal Trainings
  • Child Welfare Policy & Reform
  • Appellate & Amicus Project
  • Pro Bono Attorney Program
  • Project K.E.E.P.
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TOGETHER WE CAN CHANGE A LIFETIME

 

California is home to 60,000 foster children, 1/3 of these foster children are under the age of 5.

Many children spend 2+ years in foster care and experience multiple placements.

Permanent placements and enduring relationships protect foster children’s long-term emotional, cognitive and developmental health.

Read more about foster children.

Children's Stories

Kaiden’s Story

One year old Kaiden had lived with Gail since birth. Gail was committed to adopting Kaiden if he was unable to reunify with his parents. Kaiden’s biological parents were no longer in the picture. He had a few visits with his grandfather and step grandmother but they…

"I wanted to again thank you for your time and advice with our little ones' case. Foster care is complicated and messy, and you were able to give us perspective that we needed. We did pass on all the info you sent us to the kids' attorney and county attorney. We don't know for sure what or if they used it, however we did finally get a ruling this week. The judge ruled for TOS and set the .26 for December. We know there is a long road ahead, but are very thankful that a decision was reached after 24 months of the kids being in care."

- Ashley, Resource Parent, Stanislaus, 2020

Online Trainings

As a California lawyer, you can make a difference in a child's life by volunteering as a pro bono attorney with Advokids... More

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