State of California Department of Developmental Services
The Department of Developmental Services is committed to providing mechanisms for the resolution of problems and complaints when they arise. A number of formal processes have been established for handling appeals and complaints.

Child Welfare League of America
CWLA is an association of almost 1,200 public and private nonprofit agencies that assist over 3.5 million abused and neglected children and their families each year with a wide range of services. League members like Walden Family Services are committed to engaging people everywhere in promoting the wellbeing of children, youth, and their families, and protecting every child from harm.

The National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect
The National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information was established in 1974 by the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to collect, organize, and disseminate information on all aspects of child maltreatment. The National Adoption Information Clearinghouse was established by Congress in 1987 to provide free information on all aspects of adoption. The Clearinghouses are a service of the Children's Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

The Children’s Bureau
The Children’s Bureau (CB) is the oldest federal agency for children and is located within the United States Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families, Administration on Children, Youth and Families. It is responsible for assisting States in the delivery of child welfare services - services designed to protect children and strengthen families. The agency provides grants to States, Tribes and communities to operate a range of child welfare services including child protective services (child abuse and neglect) family preservation and support, foster care, adoption and independent living. In addition, the agency makes major investments in staff training, technology and innovative programs.

Children’s Advocacy Institute
In 1989, Robert C. Fellmeth founded the Children's Advocacy Institute (CAI) as part of the Center for Public Interest Law at the University of San Diego with experienced attorneys and advocates, advised by the CAI Council for Children, and assisted by USD law student interns. CAI works to improve the status and wellbeing of children in our society by representing their interests and right to a safe, healthy childhood. In addition to its academic program, which trains law students to be effective child advocates, CAI represents children in the state legislature, in the courts, before administrative agencies, and through public education programs.

California State Foster Parents’ Association
To promote the general welfare of children that need protective care everywhere: at home, in the communities, in institutions and in public, private and religious schools. To develop a better understanding of the issues and challenges of foster home care, both by the persons involved in caring for children and by the general public. To encourage the training and education of personnel for work in the field of foster care, and to encourage the recruitment and retention of foster homes.

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