Fighting for the right of every foster child in California to safety, security, and a permanent home.
There are more than 55,000 children in foster care in California.
One third of these children are under 5 years old.
More than half are in care for 2+ years and many experience
compounding trauma and multiple placements.
The Advokids Approach
A Child Facing a Traumatic Event
Legal Assistance & Support
Transparency, Accountability, & Reform
Advokids provides the only free telephone hotline offering legal information to anyone concerned about a child in foster care in California.
Hotline: 877.ADV4KID (877.238.4543) or advocate@advokids.org
Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 4:30pm
Attorney Consultation Line: 877.238.4543
For children in foster care, Advokids' work results in:
Advokids Can Help:
Legal Tools to Help Navigate the Child Welfare System
Children's Stories
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