FYI Bulletin - Table of Contents

FYI#	DESCRIPTION
2024
24-15	GUIDANCE ON AB 954: ENSURING FINANCIAL ACCESSIBILITY FOR COURT-ORDERED PARENT SERVICES	24-08 Revised 8/08/2024	JV-535: Order Designating Education Rights Holder
24-14	STOP PLACEMENT & END EPISODE REQUESTS PROCEDURES
24-13	NITROUS OXIDE (NOS) TESTING
24-12	2024 BACK-TO-SCHOOL CLOTHING ALLOWANCE
24-11	Tips on Obtaining Replacement Social Security Cards for Children and Youths in Out-of-Home Care
24-10	Policy and FYI Release Update - 2nd Quarter 2024
24-09	FEATHER ALERTS
24-07	Photos of Children/Youth
24-06	STRTP Centralization
24-05 Revised 5/22/2024	Ebony Alerts
24-04	CAMPERSHIP PROGRAM
24-03	Transportation Services
24-02	POLICY AND FYI RELEASE UPDATE - 1ST QUARTER 2024
24-01	Cell Phone "Pings" Cancelled
2023
23-21	Policy and FYI Release Update - 4th Quarter 2023 12/29/2023
23-20	VOLUNTARY PLACEMENT AGREEMENT FOR PLACING A CHILD WITH A PARENT IN A SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT FACILITY 12/27/23 12/29/23
23-19	Enhanced Communication and Coordination with Foster Family Agency (FFA) and FFA Resource Families 12/18/23
23-18	STRUCTURED DECISION MAKING (SDM) VERSION 3.5: WebSDM Implementation (1/02/2024), New and Revised Tools, Updated Definitions, and Revisions to Evident Change’s SDM Policy & Procedures Manual- 11/8/23
23-17	Obtaining Cell Phone Pings - Cancelled 01/09/2024
23-16	ADVOCACY SERVICES FOR COMMERCIALLY SEXUALLY EXPLOITED CHILDREN (CSEC) - 10/3/23
23-15	Policy and FYI Release Update - 3rd Quarter 2023 - 9/5/23
23-14	NALOXONE PROCEDURE Updated 12/13/23
23-13	2023 BACK-TO-SCHOOL CLOTHING ALLOWANCE
23-12	CFT MEETING AND PLANNING NOTES (DCFS 6074)
23-11	CONSULTATION WORKSHEET
23-10	POLICY AND FYI RELEASE UPDATE-2nd QUARTER 2023 - Updated 7/28/2023
23-09	RESPITE CARE SERVICES
23-08	CHILD SUPPORT REFERRAL PROCESS
23-07-A	Guide: Analyzing IPV/DV Trends and Tips
23-07	STRENGTHENING ASSESSMENTS AND INTERVENTIONS FOR INFANTS/TODDLERS EXPOSED TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE
23-06	POLICY AND FYI RELEASE UPDATE-1st QUARTER 2023
23-05	CAMPERSHIP PROGRAM-SUMMER 2023 CAMPERSHIP ENROLLMENT
23-04	EMERGENCY PLACEMENTS PRIOR TO RFA APPROVAL (SB 354 UPDATE PART 3)
23-03	SAFEGUARDS TO CONSIDER WHEN AN ADVERSE IS FILED Revised 2/10/2023
23-02	IMPLEMENTATION OF SENATE BILL 89 MANDATES Part III: Documenting SB 89 Compliance in Court Reports Revised 12/20/2023
23-01	PARTNERSHIPS FOR FAMILIES (PFF) - Updated 1/26/2023
2022
22-21	POLICY AND FYI RELEASE UPDATE - 4th QUARTER 2022
22-20	NEWBORN ASSESSMENT TOOL
22-19	YOUTH REPRODUCTIVE AND SEXUAL HEALTH RIGHTS
22-18	APPROVED RELATIVE CAREGIVER (ARC) ELIGIBILITY (SB 354 UPDATE PART 2)
22-17	Proof of Service SNAP FAQ's
22-16 (REV)	COMPLEX CARE FUNDING PLACEMENTS FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND NON-MINOR DEPENDENTS WITH UNMET COMPLEX CARE NEEDS Revised 06/21/2024
22-15	California Necessities Index (CNI) Increase For Foster Care / KinGAP Adoptions Assistance Program (AAP)
22-14	LGBTQ+ TAILORED SERVICES TO YOUTH PROGRAM
22-13	Child and Family Team(CFT) Meeting Reminders
22-12 (REV)	RESOURCE FAMILY APPROVAL (RFA) EMERGENCY CAPACITY INCREASES - Revised 06/08/2022
22-11	Assembly Bill 829- Undocumented Children/Nonminor Dependents
22-10	CRIMINAL EXEMPTIONS
22-09	ELECTRONIC NEEDS AND SERVICES PLAN (NSP) APPROVALS
22-08	2022 CAMPERSHIP ENROLLMENT PROCESS
22-07	REQUIRED INDIAN CHILD WELFARE ACT (ICWA) INQUIRY
22-06 (REV)	SUPERVISED INDEPENDENT LIVING PLACEMENT (SILP) APPROVALS, SUPERVISED INDEPENDENT LIVING (SIL) SETTINGS, AND TEMPORARY ABSENCES FROM TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAMS (THPs) - Revised 05/27/2022
22-05	Update Regarding Access to Court Case Information Through the Los Angeles Superior Court Justice Partner Portal (JPP)
22-04	Additional Guidance for Obtaining a Missing Persons Report
22-03	Expectant Parent Payment (EPP)
22-02 (REV)	Patch Rate Protocol with LOC/SCI - Revised 03/15/2022
22-01	Parent-Child Relationships: From the Detention Hearing to the 366.26 Hearing and the Parent-Child Beneficial Relationship Exception
2021
21-19	Family Urgent Response System (FURS)
21-18	The Authority of a Community Caregiver to Consent to a COVID-19 Immunization for a Foster Child Between the Ages of Five (5) and Eleven (11) Years
21-17 (REV 3)	New Procedures for Placement ina Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) - Revised 04/03/2023
21-17 (REV 2)	New Procedures for Placement ina Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) - Revised 11/04/2021
21-17 (REV)	New Procedures for Placement ina Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) - Revised 10/4/2021 - Cancelled by FYI 21-17 (REV 2)
21-17	New Procedures for Placement ina Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) - Cancelled by FYI 21-17 (REV)
21-16 (REV)	Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services Internal Affairs
21-16	Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services Internal Affairs
21-15 (REV)	KATIE A. SEPTEMBER 2020 SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT - Revised 9/24/2021
21-14 (REV)	PRACTICE CHANGES TO ENSURE CONFORMITY WITH WELFARE AND INSTITUTIONS CODE (WIC) 309 - Revised 9/21/2021
21-13	Hague Notice and International Noticing Tips - August 27, 2021
21-12	Education Travel Reimbursement Payment - REOPENING NOTICE - August 2021.
21-11	Reminder About Releasing Children to Non-Offending Parents, Including Fathers
21-10	Changes To The DCFS 5402, Notice To Child's/NMD's Attorney Re: Case Status
21-09	Notification of Update to DCFS 6070 Human Services Aid (HSA) Assistance Request Form
21-08	Implementation Of Level Of Care (LOC) And Specialized Care Increment (SCI) Rate Determination Protocol
21-07	Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Referrals Are Transitioning to Supportive Therapeutic Options Program (STOP)
21-06	Placement Prior to Resource Family Approval
21-05	The Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) Assessment - Cancelled per Policy Guide 0070-548.26 (10/28/2021)
21-04 (REV)	SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER – TRAUMA-INFORMED PARENT SUPPORT PROGRAM, INCLUDING USE OF CLIENT ENGAGEMENT AND NAVIGATION SERVICES - Revised 05/16/2024
21-03	ICAN CHILD ABDUCTION TASK FORCE
21-02	New Resource for DCFS Staff: The Out-of-Home Care Investigations Section Tracking System (OHCITS)
21-01	Out of County (OCC) Emergency Placement for Relatives/NREFMs
2020
20-21 (REV)	Requesting Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Police Reports and Calls for Service Logs - Revised 2/2/2021
20-20	Adobe e-Sign for Performance Evaluations - Rating period: 2019-2020
20-19	INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM SERVICES SPECIAL PROJECTS TAB (CWS/CMS)
20-18	LABCORP TESTING AND PROCEDURES - supercedes and cancels FYI 09-05 issued on 02/29/09 and FYI 10-23 issued on 03/31/10
20-17	Foster Care Search System Automated 280 (FCSS Auto 280) Infant Supplement Update
20-16	2020 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION: Voter Registration for Youth Receiving DCFS Services
20-15	SSI SCREENING PROCESS FOR TRANSITION AGE YOUTH (TAY)
20-14 (REV)	CHANGES TO THE DCFS DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING PROGRAM (PART II) - Revised 05/26/2021
20-13	RUNAWAY/MISSING CHILDREN REPORTING AND DOCUMENTATION IN ABDUCTED RUNAWAY KIDS SYSTEM (ARKS) AND THE CHILD WELFARE SERVICES/CASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (CWS/CMS)
20-12	CHILD WELARE SERVICES CALIFORNIA AUTOMATED AND ENGAGMENET SYSTEM (CWS-CARES) CARES UPDATE effective July 6, 2020 (supercedes and cancels FYI 17-09)
20-11 (REV)	CHANGES TO THE DCFS DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING PROGRAM (PART I) - Revised 12/23/2020
20-10	FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR AT-RISK FAMILIES DURING NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) CALIFORNIA STATE OF EMERGENCY
20-09	DCFS e-Filing Process
20-08 (REV)	Verification of Foster Care Status to Facilitate Foster Youth Access to Cell Phones to Mitigate the Impacts of COVID-19
20-07 (REV)	ADDENDUM TO EMERGENCY RESPONSE NOTICE OF REFERRAL DISPOSITION
20-06	Medical HUB Services related TO COVID-19
20-05	ADDING ALLEGATIONS TO AN EXISTING REFERRAL
20-04	HAGUE NOTICE & INTERNATIONAL NOTICING TIPS - superseded and cancelled by FYI 21-13
20-03	Transit Fare Guidelines
20-02	IMPLEMENTATION OF SENATE BILL 89 MANDATES Part II: Improving Access to Sexual Health Education
20-01 (REV)	Intensive Services Foster Care (ISFC) - Revised 03/13/2020
2019
19-33	Emergency Placements with Relatives/NREFMs: Additional TA/W tasks related to CWS/CMS data entry, Resource Family Application 01 (RFA), and Caregiver Live Scan Letter
19-32	ADVOCACY SERVICES TO COMMERCIALLY SEXUALLY EXPLOITED CHILDREN (CSEC)
19-31 (REV)	Change in Dependency Case Numbering - Revised 10/15/2019
19-30	Simple Notice Application: Frequently Asked Questions
19-29	REMINDER ON OBTAINING FORENSIC EVALUATION RESULTS
19-28	BACKGROUND CHECKS AND INITIAL HOME INSPECTION PRIOR TO EMERGENCY PLACEMENT WITH RELATIVES/NREFMs
19-27	Child and Family Team Meetings Facilitated by Partner Agencies
19-26	Resource Family's Information in Court Reports
19-25	Multidisciplinary Assessment Team/Child and Family Team Meeting (MAT/CFT)
19-24 (REV)	CalFresh Application for Youth Exiting Foster Care and NMDs - Revised 10/30/2019
19-23	THE CHILD AND ADOLESCENT NEEDS AND STRENGTHS (CANS) TOOL - Cancelled per Policy Guide 0070-548.26 (10/28/2021)
19-22	Youth Engagement Worksheet
19-21	Update to FYI 11-06: Addressing The Needs Of Children And Families When There Is A Loss Through Death
19-20 (REV 5/24/2024)	After Hours Psych Hospitalization Discharge Planning
19-19 (REV)	MARS Help Desk
19-18	Placement Preservation Strategies - Cancelled per Policy Guide 0100-502.52 (02/05/2020)
19-17	AMBER ALERTS
19-16	DOCUMENTING SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND GENDER IDENTITY AND EXPRESSION (SOGIE) DATA INTO CWS/CMS
19-15	Timely Submission and Approval of Structured Decision Making (SDM) Tools Cancel per policy guide 0070-548.24 Structured Decision Making (SDM).
19-14	CAMPERSHIP PROGRAM – 2019 CAMPERSHIP FAIR PROCESS
19-13	Additional Payment Available for Nonminor Dependent (NMD) Parent in a Supervised Independent Living Placement (SILP)
19-12 (REV)	IMPLEMENTATION OF SENATE BILL 89 MANDATES Part I: Inform Youth of Their Rights and Remove Barriers - Revised 7/18/2019
19-11	CHILD ABUSE REPORTING RESPONSIBILITY
19-10	Confidential Information Must Be Excluded From Court Reports
19-09	EMERGENCY PLACEMENT OF A CHILD/YOUTH/NONMINOR DEPENDENT (NMD) IN A SHORT-TERM RESIDENTIAL THERAPEUTIC PROGRAM (STRTP)
19-08 (REV)	Level of Care (LOC) Rate Notice of Action (NOA)
19-08	Level of Care (LOC) Rate Notice of Action (NOA) Cancelled by FYI 19-08 (REV)
19-07	PROCUREMENT REQUEST REMINDER
19-06	SIMPLE NOTICES APPLICATION (SNAP) SYSTEM ENHANCEMENT: TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT FOR EMERGENT NOTICE/JV-290 PURPOSES
19-05	14-Day Advanced Notice of Placement Changes and Placement Preservation Strategy (Cancelled by Policy Guide 0100-502.52).
19-03	Documenting Child and Family Team (CFT) Meetings in the Child Welfare Services/Case Management System (CWS/CMS) - Updated Instructions
19-02	Dependency Investigators Now Have Access to the DCFS Drug and Alcohol Program's Electronic Referral System
19-01	Timely Approval Of Needs And Services Plan (NSP)
2018
18-48	Calfresh Application for Youth Exiting Foster Care and NMDs (Canceled by FYI 19-24 on 8/8/2019).
18-47	Replacing A Child/Youth/Nonminor Dependent From A Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program Into A Less Restrictive Placement
18-46	Summary of Departmental Confidentiality Rules for DCFS and Probation Youth - (Cancelled 01/24/2019)
18-45	Exodus Recovery Urgent Mental Health Care Center Access Information
18-44	The Revised WIC 366.31 Status Review Hearing Report for Nonminor Dependents (NMDs) is now on CWS/CMS
18-43	IT Is Mandatory To Include FFA And STRTP Representatives In CFT Meetings
18-42	Kin-GAP Eligibility for Families That Are Resource Family Approved
18-41	Gift-Giving in the Workplace
18-40	- CANCELED (11/01/2018) - Calfresh Application for Youth Exiting Foster Care
18-39 (REV)	American Indian Unit (AIU) Inquiry Email Inbox - Revised 11/4/2021
18-39	American Indian Unit (AIU) Inquiry Email Inbox (Canceled by FYI 18-39 REV on 11/4/2021).
18-38 (REV)	Behavioral Aide Services (also referred to as 1:1 Services) for DCFS Youth - Revised 03/04/2024
18-37	6 Month Transition Plan (cancelled by Policy Guide 0100-535.60_
18-36	Address Change for CLC and LADL
18-35	Psychotropic Medication Data On SafeMeasures
18-34 (REV)	The Emergency Child Care Bridge Program for Foster Children - Revised 08/15/2018
18-33	Placement Terminations
18-32	Substance Use Disorder - Trauma-Informed Parent Support Program, including use of Client Engagement and Navigation Services Staff and other Entryways to SUD Treament for DCFS-Served Adult Parents. (Cancelled 08/21/20).
18-31	School Stability Transportation Pilot 2018/2019 School Year
18-30	DCFS Implementation Of The Emergency Response Investigation Service (ERIS)
18-29	Arranging Monitored Visits Between Dependent Children and Parents Residing in Tijuana, Mexico
18-28	Safe Sleeping Practices For Infants
18-27 (REV)	Presumptive Transfer of the Responsibility for Specialty Mental Health Services (SMHS) When a Dependent Child/Youth Resides Out-of-County Revised 03/23/21.
18-26	Documenting Child and Family Team (CFT) Meeting in The Child Welfare Services/Case Management System (CWS/CMS) - Cancelled by FYI 19-03
18-25	RFA: Referral Process for Emergency Placements
18-24	Giving a Foster Child's Social Security Number to the Child's Caregiver
18-23	Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Disability Screening Tool: Guide and Update - Cancelled by Policy Guide 0900-523.10, Social Security (SS) Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Benefits for Children In Care
18-22	EFC Funding & Jurisdiction Termination Date
18-21	Policy Release Update
18-20	Structured Decision Making (SDM) - A Reminder About Households and Caregivers
18-19	Supporting Resource Families
18-18	DCFS REFERRAL PORTAL (RELEASE 1.06 IMPLEMENTATION)
18-17	Increasing The Timeliness Of Medical Hub Referral Submissions
18-16 (REV)	MARS Help Desk Canceled by FYI 19-19
18-16	MARS Help Desk Canceled by FYI 18-16 (REV)
18-15	CWS/CMS RELEASE 8.2 CODE DROP SUMMARY
18-14	FOSTER CARE SEARCH SYSTEM (FCSS) - DCFS 280 AUTOMATION RELEASE 3.5 IMPLEMENTATION
18-13	Social Security Numbers
18-12	The Mandatory Use of the SNAP System to Issue Juvenile Court Notices
18-11	POLICY & MANAGEMENT DIRECTIVE RELEASE UPDATE
18-10	FOSTER CARE SEARCH SYSTEM (FCSS) - DCFS 280 AUTOMATION RELEASE 3.4 IMPLEMENTATION
18-09	IMPLEMENTATION OF THE HOME-BASED FAMILY CARE LEVEL OF CARE (LOC) RATE DETERMINATION PROTOCOL
18-08	Charitable Giving 15% Donation County Policy
18-07	Transgender Children/Nonminor Dependents in Out-of-Home Care
18-06 (REV)	School Stability Transportation Pilot (Canceled by FYI 18-31).
18-06	School Stability Transportation Pilot (Canceled by FYI 18-06 (REV) on 08/08/18).
18-05 (REV)	Early Infant Supplement (EIS) (Updated by FYI 18-05 (REV) on 04/09/20)
18-05 (REV)	Early Infant Supplement (EIS) (Updated by FYI 18-05 (REV) on 09/12/19) (Canceled by (REV) on 04/09/2020)
18-05	Early Infant Supplement (EIS) (Canceled by FYI 18-05 (REV) on 08/06/18).
18-04	Guidelines for Convening Child and Family Team (CFT) Meetings
18-03	Intake and Detention Control Petition Tracking System
18-02	Bringing Families Home Program
18-01	CWS/CMS Release 8.1 Code Drop Summary
2017
17-48	Foster Care Search System (FCSS) - DCFS 280 Automation Release 3.3 Implementation
17-47	Documenting Probate Legal Guardianship
17-46	Filing WIC 388 Petitions
17-45	Mailing Court Reports and Notices to Court - ( Replaced by 18-36 )
17-44	WOMEN, INFANT, AND CHILDREN (WIC) and CALFRESH BENEFITS FOR DCFS CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
17-43 (REV 3)	DMV REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIALITY OF HOME ADDRESS - Revised 05/26/2022 and Canceled FYI 17-43 (REV 2)
17-42 (REV)	VEHICLE ACCIDENT/INCIDENT REPORTING AND CLAIM FOR VEHICLE DAMAGE REIMBURSEMENT - (REV 06/01/2018, REV 08/08/2024)
17-41	Placing a Child/Youth/Non-minor Dependent in a Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program
17-40	Convening a Child and Family Team Meeting and Interagency Placement Committee Screening When a Group Home Has Obtained a Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program License
17-39	LEGAL GUARDIANSHIP AND ACHIEVING PERMANENCY (Cancelled per Policy Guide 0300-503.20)
17-38	Child Abuse Reporting Electronic System (CARES)
17-37	FOSTER CARE SEARCH SYSTEM (FCSS) - DCFS 280 AUTOMATION RELEASE 3.2 IMPLEMENTATION
17-36	Know Your Rights For Sexual Health Services, Sexual Health Services Available At The Medical Hub Clinics And Reproductive Health Resources For Youth
17-35	Sharing Confidential Information With Law Enforcement
17-34	Policy Release Update
17-33	Use of the DCFS Drug and/or Alcohol Testing Program
17-32	CWS/CMS RELEASE 8.0 CODE DROP SUMMARY
17-31	Not Used
17-30	Civil Rights PUB 13 Pamphlet
17-29	New Court Minute Order Access
17-28	New Case Management System for Juvenile Dependency Cases
17-27	Filing of Reports to Superior Court for Dependency Hearings
17-26	Back-To-School Clothing Allowance (BTSCA)
17-25	Policy Release Update
17-24	Policy Release Update
17-23	Protecting County Residents Regardless of Immigration Status
17-22	CWS/CMS 7.7.1. Code Drop Summary
17-21	2017 Summer Campership Program Enrollment Process
17-20	CWS/CMS Release 7.7 Code Drop Summary
17-19	Foster Care Search System (FCSS) DCFS 280 Automation - Version 3.1 Implementation
17-18	Instructions for Completing the New DCFS 250, Procurement Request Form (Canceled 11/28/2018 - no longer valid)
17-17	24-Hour Immediate Response (IR) Criteria
17-16	NEW Juvenile Court Last Minute Information Filing System Transmission of Last Minute Information and Walk-On Request to Court
17-15	IMPORTANT FORMS AND REGULATIONS LINK UPDATES ON THE NEW CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES (CDSS) WEBSITE
17-14	POLICY RELEASE UPDATE
17-13	CWS/CMS RELEASE 7.6 AND INTERIM RELEASE 7.6.0 CODE DROP SUMMARY
17-12	Cesar Chavez Holiday
17-11	Assessing the Use of Portable Space Heaters for Supervised Independent Living Placements (SILP) (cancelled by Policy Guide 0100-560.40)
17-10 - (REV)	Reminder of Important Mileage Claim Procedural Requirements
17-10	Reminder of Important Mileage Claim Procedural Requirements (Cancelled by FYI 17-10 (REV) )
17-09	CHILD WELFARE NEW SYSTEM (CWS-NS) PROJECT (Cancelled by FYI 20-12 )
17-08	Family Reunification Housing Subsidy (FRHS) (Cancelled as of 06/30/22 )
17-07	Policy Release Update
17-06	FCSS Release 3.0
17-05	Group Home Notice of Replacement Report Mandatory Attachments
17-04	Advocacy Services to Commercially Sexually Exploited Children (CSEC) (Cancelled by FYI 19-32 (REV) )
17-03 (REV)	RFA: Emergency Placements and Criminal Exemptions (Cancelled per Policy Guide 0100-520.05)
17-03	RFA: Emergency Placements and Criminal Exemptions (Cancelled by FYI 17-03 (REV) )
17-02	Psychiatric Hospitalization Discharge Checklist
17-01	Policy Release Update
2016
16-45	Exit Outcomes for Youth and Nonminor Dependents Aging Out of Foster Care
16-44	RFA: Emergency Assessments and Clearances
16-43	Resource Family Approval (RFA) Program, FAQ
16-42	Child and Family Teams and the Continuum of Care Reform New Requirements for Convening Child and Family Teams
16-41	This is to provide staff with an update to the posting of revised Policy to LAKids
16-40	Treatment for Head Lice and Scabies
16-39	CWS/CMS 7.5 CODE DROP SUMMARY
16-38 (REV)	EQUIPMENT TRACKING SYSTEM (ETS) IMPLEMENTATION : DECEMBER 5, 2016
16-38	EQUIPMENT TRACKING SYSTEM (ETS) IMPLEMENTATION : NOVEMBER 15, 2016 (Cancelled by FYI 16-38 (REV)
16-37	On-going Health Care Services at the Department of Health Services' Medical Hubs
16-36	ARC Program Payment Schedule Change
16-35	SPACE UTILIZATION GUIDELINES
16-34	DETENTION OF A NONMINOR DEPENDENT'S CHILD
16-33 (REV)	Foster Care Search System (FCSS) - DCFS 280 Automation Release 2.6 Implementation
16-33	FOSTER CARE SEARCH SYSTEM (FCSS) - DCFS 280 AUTOMATION RELEASE 2.6 IMPLEMENTATION (cancelled by FYI 16-33 (REV) )
16-32	POLICY RELEASE UPDATE
16-31	SUPPLEMENT TO THE DUAL AGENCY RATE FOR DCFS – REGIONAL CENTER CHILDREN AND YOUTH
16-30	OPENING OF A NEW COURT ROOM AT THE ANTELOPE VALLEY CHILDREN'S COURT
16-29	PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATION PRESCRIPTION STRATEGIES
16-28	2016 BACK-TO-SCHOOL CLOTHING ALLOWANCE (BTSCA)
16-27	COMMERCIALLY SEXUALLY EXPLOITED CHILDREN (CSEC) DOCUMENTATION IN THE CHILD WELFARE SERVICES/CASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (CWS/CMS)
16-26	ENTERING THE DATE AND FREQUENCY OF ABUSE/NEGLECT INCIDENTS IN THE CWS/CMS ALLEGATION NOTEBOOK
16-25	POLICY RELEASE UPDATE
16-24	OPENING OF A NEW COURT ROOM AT CHILDREN'S COURT
16-23	AGENCIES WHO PARTICIPATED IN DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH (DMH)COMMERCIALLY SEXUALLY EXPLOITED CHILDREN (CSEC) TRAINING
16-22	DEDICATED DEPENDENCY COURT ROOM FOR COMMERCIALLY SEXUALLY EXPLOITED CHILDREN (CSEC)
16-21	Policy Release Update
16-20	72 - HOUR TRANSITIONAL SHELTER CARE (TSC) Flow Chart
16-19	CWS/CMS 74 Code Drop Summary
16-18	STOP PLACEMENT REQUEST REASONS, ENDING PLACEMENT EPISODES, AND VERSION 2.4 UPDATES TO THE FOSTER CARE SEARCH SYSTEM AUTOMATED 280 PROCESS
16-17	SERVICES FOR PARENTS DETAINED BY ICE
16-16	PROBATE LEGAL GUARDIANSHIP FOR A YOUTH BETWEEN 18 AND 21 YEARS OF AGE
16-15	This is to provide staff with an update to the posting of revised Policy to LAKids.
16-14	ADVOCACY SERVICES TO COMMERCIALLY SEXUALLY EXPLOITED CHILDREN (CSEC) (cancelled by FYI 17-04)
16-13	Mobile Client Portal
16-12	Newly Released policy on Child and Family Team
16-11	ALERTS FOR PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATION (PMA) RENEWALS
16-10 (REV)	2016 Presidential Elections Voter Registration for Youth Receiving DCFS Services
16-09	RECEIPT OF REPORT (ROR) DATE
16-08	Opening of New Court Rooms at Children's Court
16-07	PREVENTION & AFTERCARE SERVICES (PnA) REFERRALS
16-06	Policy Release Update
16-05	ATTACHING MINUTE ORDERS TO CASES IN CWS/CMS
16-04	Parking Fee Increase at EDELMAN Children’s Court
16-03	ABDUCTED RUNAWAY KIDS SYSTEM / ABDUCTION TRACKING SYSTEM CONVERSION (ARKS)
16-02	Not Used
16-01	Implementation of Special Project Codes in CWS/CMS for Parenting Minor and Non-Minor Dependents (Cancelled by FYI 16-19)
2015
15-48	NEW FORMS
15-47	New Child and Family Team (CFT) Meeting Application
15-46	ELECTRONIC NOTICE OF DEPENDENCY COURT HEARINGS
15-45	Policy Release update
15-44	Outstation Agreement Procedures
15-43	Information Sharing With Caregivers
15-42	Family Preservation-Family Assessment
15-41	Redacting Info From Court Reports
15-40	CWS/CMS 7.3B CODE DROP SUMMARY
15-39	Jv-140, Notification Of Mailing Address ( Cancelled per Policy Guide 0300-306.05, Noticing Process for Juvenile Court Proceedings )
15-37	NONMINOR DEPENDENTS IN OUT-OF-STATE PLACEMENTS (Cancelled per Policy Guide 0100-560.40, Supervised Independent Living Placement.)
15-36	New Start Time for Detention Hearings at Edmund D. Edelman Children's Court
15-35	Adding Allegations to an Existing Referral (Cancelled by FYI 20-05)
15-34	STRUCTURED DECISION MAKING VERSION 3.0 (WebSDM)
15-33	Requesting Post TPR Eligibility Determination for AFDC-FC When Children are Placed With Relatives
15-32	Referrals to the Asian Pacific Program
15-31	NOTICE OF NEW MEDICAL RECORDS REQUEST FORM ON LAKIDS
15-30	SA Access Project: Access To Substance Abuse Services For High Risk Parents (Cancelled: Program was discontinued as of 12/31/15)
15-29	Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) Benefits for Out-of-Home Caregivers and Parents with Children 0-5 Years Old
15-28	FOSTER CARE SEARCH SYSTEM (FCSS) PHASE II - DCFS 280 AUTOMATION IMPLEMENTATION
15-27	Policy Released Update
15-26	2015 Back-To-School Clothing Allowance (BTSCA)
15-25	Important Information/New Guidelines: Regarding Use of County Blackberries and Cellular Phones
15-24	Shelter Care Transportation Requests for Special Needs Children
15-23	Approved Relative Caregiver (ARC) Program
15-22	MARS Help Desk
15-21	FC 1633A SSI Screening Guide Form (Cancelled by FYI 18-23)
15-20	CWS CMS Identifier of Significant Other Living with Custodial Parent
15-19	Notice Of Posting of Forms Associated With Child And Family Team (CGT) Meetings
15-18	CWS/CMS 7.3A Code Drop Summary
15-17	New Policy Mobile App
15-16	DCFS Forms Video Tutorials in DCFS Policy and The DCFS University Website
15-15	Mandatory Settlement Conference (MSC) Process
15-14	General Relief Ineligible (GRI) / County Funding
15-13	Timely Contacts for Referrals
15-12	FYI 15-12 (REV) OBTAINING AGENCY SPECIFIC MEDICAL RECORDS (REV) Issued 05/22/19
15-11	Policy Release Update
15-10	Group Home Notice of Replacement Report Mandatory Attachments (Cancelled by FYI 17-05)
15-09	WIC 361.4 CRIMINAL WAIVER REQUEST
15-08	Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS) Navigation Tool and Data Entry Tips
15-07	Reminder Re: Important Travel Procedural Requirements, Approval of Travel Prior to Making Travel Arrangements and Submission of Travel Expense Claim Timely
15-06	Enhancement to the DCFS Interface with the Department of Health Services’ E-mHUB System of Sending Positive Appointment Status Notifications to Current CSWs and SCSWs
15-05	Notice of New Forms on CWS/CMS
15-04 (Rev)	Various Personnel Payroll Issues
15-03	Transitional Housing Placement Plus Foster Care (THP+FC)
15-02	How to Flag a CSEC Referral/Case in the Special Project Tab in CWS/CMS (Cancelled and replaced by FYI 16-27)
15-01	Enhancement Services
2014
14-27	Oversight of Licensed Foster Homes Located Outside of Los Angeles County
14-26	Nonminor Dependents in Out-Of-State Placements (Cancelled by Policy Guide 0100-560.40)
14-25	Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) Services and Resources for Mutual Families
14-24	CWS/CMS 7.2 Code Drop Summary
14-23	Visitation Planning and Engagement of Relatives and Out-of-Home Caretakers ( Attention ER, DI and CS social workers)
14-22	Policy Release Update
14-21	Group Home Notice of Replacement Report Mandatory Attachments (Cancelled and replaced by FYI 17-05)
14-20	MARS Help Desk (Cancelled and replaced by FYI 15-22)
14-19	WIC 388 Petitions and Impact on Kin-GAP Benefits
14-17	Effective Immediately: Filing WIC Petitions for Commercially Sexually Exploited Children
14-16	Foster Care Search System (FCSS) Phase I DCFS 280 Automation Implementation (Cancelled and replaced by FYI 15-28)
14-15	Receipt Of Report (ROR) Date
14-14	2014 Back to School Clothing Allowance (BTSCA) (Cancelled and replaced by FYI 15-26)
14-13	Notification of New APPS Web and APPS Report System Audit Mandated Access and Security Procedures
14-12	New Web-Based Policy Website
14-11	Update on Health Care Enrollment Resources for DCFS Served Families and Individuals
14-10	CWS/CMS 7.1 Code Drop Summary
14-09	Out-of-Home Care Investigations Section (OHCIS) Co-location Pilot Project
14-08	Residentially Based Services (RBS) Demonstration Project (Cancelled FYI 10-79)
14-07	Dedicated Accounts-Youth Receiving SSI
14-06	Information Sharing with Caregivers
14-05	Health Care Enrollment Providers for DCFS Served Families and Individuals
14-04	Assessing Youth Residing in Group Homes Longer than One Year (Cancelled by 0100-510.50 )
14-03	Best Practice Recommendations for the Investigation of Identified Critical Incident or Child Fatality Referrals
14-02	Education Travel Reimbursement
14-01	MARS Help Desk
2013
13-24	Department of Public Social Services (DPSS): Services and Resources for Mutual Families
13-23	Information on Children in Foster Care Receiving Timely Dental Care
13-22	Exodus Recovery Urgent Mental Health Care Center Access Information (Cancelled and Replaced by FYI 18-45 on 11/09/18)
13-21	Individualized Transition Skills Program (ITSP)
13-20	New Automated Transmission of the Electronic Drug and Alcohol Testing Referral
13-19 (Rev)	Matrix of Substance Abuse Programs to Assist in Meeting the Needs of DCFS-Served Parent(s)/Caregivers and Youth (Issued 11/16/15)
13-18	Signature Requirements for the Extension of Family Maintenance Services in Court Supervised Cases
13-17	Optimistic Concurrency Errors in CWS/CMS
13-16	Not issued
13-15	2013 Back to School Clothing Allowance
13-14	Model Case Format (MCF)
13-10	New Court Number for Non-Minor Dependents
13-13	California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS) (Introducing 2 New Clearance Forms) Issued 07/09/13
13-12	Los Angeles County Dept. of Children and Family Services Internal Affairs Issued 06/21/13(Cancelled by FYI 21-16)
13-11	SILP payment requirements for Non-Minor Dependents (NMDs) Issued 06/14/13 (Cancelled by Policy Guide 0100-560.40)
13-08	CWS/CMS 6.8 Code Drop Summary Issued 06/04/13
13-09	Reimbursable Mileage ClarificationIssued 05/28/13
13-07	Placements for Unattached Children Issued 05/15/13
13-06	End of the State Waiver of Emergency Response Referral Closure Time frame Issued 04/30/13
13-05 (REV)	Juvenile Court Hearing Alert System Issued 04/25/13
13-05	Juvenile Court Hearing Alert System Issued 03/14/13
13-02	Change In Legal Guardian’s Residency Requirement For Out-Of-State Kin-Gap Cases Issued 02/05/13
13-01	Preteen or Adolescent Vaccines and Immunizations Issued 01/28/13
2012
12-44	Not Issued
12-43	Independent Living Program (ILP)/Chafee Funding Requirements Issued 11/07/12
12-42	Forming a Child Abuse Multidisciplinary Team Issued 11/01/12
12-41	Not Issued
12-40	Not Issued
12-39	CWS/CMS 6.7 Code Drop Summary Issued 11/07/12
12-38	Reasonable Accommodation for Caseload and Driving Restrictions Issued 09/26/12 (Cancelled)
12-37(REV)	SA Access Project:Access to Substance Abuse Services for High Risk Parents Issued 02/11/13 (Cancel by FYI 15-30)
12-37	SA Access Project:Access to Substance Abuse Services for High Risk Parents Issued 09/25/12
12-36(REV)	Important Revisions to the Notice of Replacement Court Report Issued 10/30/12
12-36	Important Revisions to the Notice of Replacement Court Report Issued 09/20/12
12-35	Not Issued
12-34	Referral to the Deaf Services Units Issued 08/20/12
12-33	Forms Update Issued 09/07/12
12-32	Not Issued
12-31	Age Eligibility Change For Extended Foster Care,Non-related Legal Guardian, Kin-GAP and AAP Payment Benefits Issued 08/10/12
12-30	Not Issued
12-29	Cross Reporting Responsibilities for DCFS Staff Issued 07/23/12
12-28	Suspension Of Procedural Guide 0300-509.00, Identification of Dependent Children with Concurrent Informal Juvenile and Traffic Court (IJTC) Involvement Issued 07/23/12
12-27	Notification of Web-Based System in Receiving Drug and Alcohol Test Results Issued 11/15/12
12-26	Triage of Referrals to Medical Hub Clinics for Forensic Medical Examinations Issued 05/22/12
12-25	New Policy Web Site Issued 11-01-12
12-24	WIC 388 Petitions Involving a Kin-Gap Legal Guardian Issued 07/09/12 Cancelled by Procedural Guide 0300-301.05, dated 12/11/12
12-23	Reminder of Important Mileage Claim Procedural Requirements Issued 05/04/12 (cancelled by FYI 17-10)
12-22	Forms Posting Update Issued 05/03/12
12-21	Children’s Law Center (CLC) Investigator’s Participation in Resource Management Process Team Decision Making (RMP TDM) and Pregnant And Parenting Teen (PPT) Process Issued 08/06/12
12-20	Foster Care Search Engine Issued 04/30/12
12-19	Intercounty Transfer Protocol for Youth Eligible for Extended Foster Care or Already Participating in Extended Foster Care Issued 07/23/12
12-18	Wraparound Tier Ii Extended Support Issued 04/20/12 Cancelled 5/31/12
12-17	CWS/CMS 6.6 Code Drop Summary Issued 04/20/12
12-16	Project SAFE (Screening and Assessment for Family Engagement) Pilot Issued 03/29/12 Cancelled 07/3/12 - Pilot ended
12-15	Notification of Revision of the 72 Hour Requirement for an Initial Medical Examination for Children 0-3 Years of Age and High Risk Children Issued 03/28/12 Cancelled by Procedural Guide 0600-500.00, dated 7/1712
12-14 (REV)	Supervision of Nonminor Dependents Who Reside Out-Of-State Issued 04/12/12
12-14	Supervision of Nonminor Dependents Who Reside Out-Of-State Issued 03/27/12
12-13	CWS/CMS 6.5.1 Code Drop – Forms Update Issued 03/20/12
12-12	Reminder Re: Important Travel Procedural Requirements Approval of Travel Prior to Making Travel Arrangements and Submission of Timely Travel Expense Claims Issued 03/19/12
12-11	Forms Posting Update Issued 03/08/12
12-10	Notice of the County’s New Contract Alert Reporting Database and Manual Issued 03/01/12
12-09 (REV)	Youth Detained at Large Order Issued 08/06/12
12-09	Youth Detained at Large Order Issued 05/07/12
12-08	CWS/CMS 6.5 Code Drop Summary Issued 02/14/12
12-07	Not Issued
12-06	Not Issued
12-05	Forms Posting Update Issued 01/30/12
12-04	Referrals to the Asian Pacific Program Issued 01/25/12 (Cancelled and replaced by FYI 15-32)
12-03	Requesting a Court Order for an Initial Medical Exam Issued 02/15/12 Effective date 02/29/12 Cancelled by Procedural Guide 0600-500.00, dated 7/1712
12-02	Automatic Transmission of the Medical Hub Referral Form to Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Issued 01/12/12 Cancelled by Procedural Guide 0600-500.00, dated 7/1712
12-01	Nonminor Dependent (NMD) and Extended Foster Care Templates and Special Project Codes are Now Available on CWS/CMS Issued 01/09/12
2011
11-27	Completion of the BCIA 8583 as a Result of AB 717 Issued 12/30/11 Cancelled by Procedural Guide 0070-548.17, dated 09/05/12
11-26(REV)	Use of E-Mail Alerts Issued 03/06/12
11-26	Use of E-Mail Alerts Issued 11/28/11
11-24(REV)	Changes to Reporting Requirements to the Child Abuse Central Index (CACI) - Passage of Assembly Bill (AB) 717 Issued 11/16/11
11-24	Changes to Reporting Requirements to the Child Abuse Central Index (CACI) - Passage of Assembly Bill (AB) 717 Issued 11/03/11
11-23	Conducting Effective Meetings Issued 11/03/11
11-22	General Relief Ineligible (GRI) (County) Funding Issued 10/03/11 ( Cancelled by FYI 15-14, dated 05/06/15)
11-21	Notification Of Revision of HIV Testing Request Forms and Reminder of Correct Protocol for Submission Issued 09/29/11
11-20	Obtaining Medical Records From LAC+USC Medical Center Issued 09/29/11 (Cancelled by FYI 15-12 dated 04/23/14)
11-19	Implementation of the New Automated Provider Payment System (APPS) IBM Web Application Issued 09/21/11 Cancelled by FYI 14-13 on 06/26/14
11-18	Referrals to the Asian Pacific Program Issued 09/21/11
11-17	FCI Verification as Prerequisite to Obtaining Adult Probation Information Issued 09/22/11
11-16	Voluntary Placement Agreements; Welfare and Institutions Code Section 16507.6 and Effect on Federal Eligibility for Foster Care Benefits Issued 11/03/11
11-15	Completion of the SOC 369 and SOC 369A Prior to the Establishment of Kin-Gap Guardianship Issued 08/24/11 Cancelled by Procedural Guide 0100-520.35, dated 12/13/11
11-14	General Information Regarding Probate Legal Guardianship and Eligibility for Aid to Families of Dependent Children (AFDC-FC) Issued 08/01/11
11-13	2011 Back-To-School Clothing Allowance (BTSCA) Issued 08/01/11
11-12	Requesting Post TPR Eligibility Determination for AFDC-FC When Children are Placed with Relatives Issued 06/29/11 (Cancelled by FYI 15-33)
11-11	Vital Records Request Log Issued 05/19/11
11-10	Use of Medical Marijuana by DCFS Clients Issued 10/31/11
11-09	Changes to the Processing of Court Reports to Probate Court Issued 04/21/11 Effective date 05/15/11
11-08	Tier 1 Wraparound Requirements Have Changed Issued 03/31/11
11-07	Obtaining Assistance in Completion of the DCFS 561(a), Medical Examination Form by Health Care Providers Issued 03/25/11
11-06	Addressing the needs of Children and Families When There is a Loss Through Death Issued 03/22/11 (Cancelled by FYI 19-21)
11-03	New Automated Transmission of the Medical Hub Referral Form and Examination/Screening Results Issued 02/18/11
11-02(REV)	Various Personnel Payroll Issues Issued 02/18/11 Cancelled by FYI 15-04 Issed 02/13/15
11-02	Various Personnel Payroll Issues Issued 02/04/11
11-01	Not issued
2010
10-81(REV)	Children with Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD) (Autism Spectrum Disorders are included in PDD) Issued 05/04/11
10-81	Children with Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD) (Autism Spectrum Disorders are included in PDD) Issued 12/15/10
10-80	Pregnant And Parenting Teen (PPT) Conference Utilizing The Family Group Decision Making (FGDM) Model Issued 12/15/10
10-79	Residentially Based Services (RBS) Demonstration Project Cancelled by FYI 14-08
10-78	New Hague Notice Requirements 12/03/10 - Cancelled 03/09/2020 by FYI 20-0
10-77	New Name For The Food Stamp Program - CalFresh 11/30/10
10-75	Tracking WIC 301 and 360(b) Cases on CWS/CMS 11/05/10 Cancelled by Procedural Guide 0090-503.10 issued 6/15/11
10-74	Criminal Clearance Tracking System (CCTS) Electronic Transmission of the “No Longer Interested Notification 10/28/10
10-73(REV)	Referring Transitioning Youth for DPSS Services Pilot Issued>04/05/11
10-73	Referring Transitioning Youth for DPSS Services Pilot Issued 11/16/10
10-72	New Federal Requirement Added To The 90-Day Transition Plan Issued 10/26/10
10-71	Cover Letter to CSWs for Continuing MEDI-CAL Coverage Issued 11/01/10
10-69	Forms Posting Update Issued 10/13/10
10-68	Policy Release Update Issued 10/13/10
10-67	E-CAPS Version 3.8 Issued 10/12/10
10-66 (REV)	Current Psychotropic Medication Authorizations (PMAs) Attached to CWS/CMS Cases Issued 05/10/16
10-66	Current Psychotropic Medication Authorizations (PMAs) Attached to CWS/CMS Cases Issued 10/05/10
10-65 (REV)	Children’s Law Center (CLC) and RMP TDM Pilot Project Issued 10/12/10
10-65	Children’s Law Center (CLC) and RMP TDM Pilot Project Issued 10/01/10
10-64	Payment Procedures For The Placement of a Child in the Home of a Relative or Non-Relative Extended Family Member Issued 09/30/10
10-63	New Procedure for Re-Mapping Referrals Issued 09/30/10
10-62	FCI Procedure When a DMH Record is Found Issued 09/27/10
10-61	Reporting Changes in Resource Family Profile Information Issued 09/28/10 Cancelled by FYI 12-20, dated 04/30/12
10-60	Missed Child Case Contacts Report and Protocol Issued 09/20/10
10-59	Forms Posting Update Issued 09/16/10
10-58	Policy Release Update Issued 09/16/10
10-57	Forms Posting Update Issued 08/17/10
10-56	Policy Release Update Issued 08/16/10
10-55	Assessing the Safety and Mental Health Needs of Siblings After a Child’s Suicide Issued 08/11/10
10-54(REV2)	Important Information/New Guidelines: Regarding Use of County Blackberries and Cellular Phones Issued 11/03/11 (Canceled Replace by FYI 15-25)
10-54(REV)	Important Information/New Guidelines: Regarding Use of County Blackberries and Cellular Phones Issued 09/27/10
10-54	Important Information/New Guidelines: Regarding Use of County Blackberries and Cellular Phones Issued 08/17/10
10-53	2010 Back-to-School Clothing Allowance (BTSCA ) Issued 08/11/10
10-52	New Petition Filing Timeframes Issued 09/01/10
10-51	CWS/CMS 6.4 Code Drop Issued 08/25/10
10-50	New DCFS Investigation Narrative Template Issued 07/27/10
10-49	Changes to Notice By Publication of Citation in a Spanish Periodical Cancelled by Procedural Guides 0300-306.30 & C 300-024 dated 12/01/10
10-48	Temporary Changes to DCFS Educational Release Time Practice Issued 07/22/10
10-47	Adoption Assistance Program (AAP) Benefit Payment System Implementation Issued 07/15/10
10-46	New Hague Notice Requirements Issued 07/12/10 - - Cancelled by FYI 10-78
10-45	DCFS Runaway Outreach Unit (ROU) Issued 07/06/10
10-44	Forms Posting Update Issued 07/01/10
10-43	Policy Release Update Issued 07/01/10
10-42	Free or Low Cost Health Coverage for Children Issued 07/13/10
10-41	Exchanging Information With Health Care Treatment Providers Issued 06/28/10
10-39(REV)	Announcing the New DCFS 90-Day Transition Planning Conference (90-Day TP Conference) and Federally Required 90-Day Transition Plan (90-Day TP) For Foster Youth Prior To Aging-Out of Foster Care Issued 06/30/10
10-39	Announcing the New DCFS 90-Day Transition Planning Conference (90-Day TP Conference) and Federally Required 90-Day Transition Plan (90-Day TP) For Foster Youth Prior To Aging-Out of Foster Care Issued 06/23/10
10-38	Not issued
10-37	Forms Posting Update Issued 06/02/10
10-36	Policy Release Update Issued 06/02/10
10-35	New Protocol for Obtaining Adult Probation Information Issued 06/17/10 See FYI 11-17 issued 09/22/11
10-34	Conducting School Interviews For The Purpose of Investigating a Child Abuse Referral Issued 05/24/10 Cancelled by Procedural Guide 0070-506.11 dated 07/01/14
10-33	SOC 154 A, Placement Agency - Foster Family Agency Agreement Issued 05/20/10
10-32	Forms Posting Update Issued 05/03/10
10-31	Policy Release Update Issued 05/03/10
10-30	Entering Data Into CWS/CMS Regarding the Investigation of a Referral Issued 04/29/10
10-29	Some Low Cost Family Law Legal Services Options Issued 04/22/10
10-28	Sexual Abuse Treatment Program Issued 04/21/10 Cancelled by Procedural Guide 0070-532.10 dated 03/10/11
10-27	Notifying Law Enforcement When a Runaway Child Is Found Or Returns Issued 04/16/10
10-26	New Start Time for Detention Hearings At Edmund D. Edelman Children’s Court Issued 04/15/10
10-25	Annual $100 Supplemental Clothing Allowance Issued 04/13/10
10-24	Electronic Suspected Child Abuse Report System (E-SCARS) 3.0 Issued 04/08/10
10-23	Update to On-Site DNA Testing At Children’s Court Superceded and Canceled by FYI 09-18 issued on 10/08/2020
10-22	United Care Foster Family Agency Issued 03/29/10
10-21	United Care Foster Family Agency Issued 03/26/10
10-20(REV)	Obtaining Medical Records From Kaiser Permanente Issued 11/05/12 (Cancelled by FYI 15-12 dated 04/23/14)
10-20	Obtaining Medical Records From Kaiser Permanente Issued 03/22/10
10-19	Requesting a Child’s Birth Certificate From the State Issued 03/23/10
10-18	Cancellation of the Kin-Gap Made Simple Flyer Issued 03/17/10
10-17	Not issued
10-16	Timely Update to the Medi-Cal Eligibility Database System (MEDS) Issued 03/23/10
10-15	Forms Posting Update Issued 03/08/10
10-14	Policy Release Update Issued 03/08/10
10-13	Removal of the DCFS Investigation Narrative Template from CWS/CMS Issued 02/18/10
10-12	Policy Clarification: Use of the DCFS Investigation Narrative Template Issued 02/10/10
10-11	Policy Clarification: Collateral Contacts Issued 02/09/10
10-10	Health and Education Passport - Court Report Implementation Issued 02/08/10
10-09	Civil Rights PUB 13 Pamphlet Issued 02/01/10 (Cancelled by FYI 17-30 dated 09/07/17)
10-08	Notification of Affirmative Action/Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator Change Issued 02/01/10
10-07	Mentoring Opportunities for DCFS Youth Issued 1/21/10
10-06	Conducting School Interviews Issued 1/15/10
10-05	Clarification Regarding ILP Eligibility Issues Issued 1/12/10
10-04	Forms Posting Update Issued 01/07/10
10-03	Policy Release Update Issued 01/07/10
10-02	Arranging Monitored Visits Between Dependent Children and their Parents Who Reside in Tijuana, Mexico through the Mexican Consulate Office Issued 01/06/10
10-01	Returning Telephone Calls Issued 01/11/10
2009
09-64	How to Translate Documents to Comply with the Hague Convention Treaty superseded and cancelled by FYI 10-46
09-63	New Process for Non-Detained Petitions
09-62	Welfare Case Management Information System (WCMIS)
09-61	Recommendation Order to Court for Mental Health/Developmental Assessment and Release of Information
09-60	Child Protection Hotline (CPH) Screener Narrative Template
09-59	Forms Posting Update
09-58	Policy Release Update
09-57	CWS/CMS 6.3 Code Drop
09-56	Returning Reimbursement Checks For Unprocessed Vital Records
09-55	New Procedures for Requesting Probation Records Cancelled by Procedural Guide 0300-306.75 dated 01/25/10
09-54	LEADER
09-53	Civil Rights PUB 13 Pamphlet Cancelled by FYI 10-09, dated 02/01/10
09-52	Deaf Services Unit Intake Criteria Cancelled by FYI 12-34, dated 08/20/12
09-51	Policy Release Update
09-50	Forms Posting Update
09-49	MAT Summary of Findings Report
	Not Released
09-47	Policy Release Update
09-46	Forms Posting Update
09-45	When is an ASFA Home Assessment Needed
09-44	Changes To Regional Center’s Early Start Program Eligibility Requirements
09-43	Mentoring Opportunities for DCFS Youth Cancelled by FYI 10-07 dated 1/21/10
09-42	Sexual Abuse Treatment Program
09-41	2009 Back-To-School Clothing Allowance (BTSCA)
09-40	Policy Release Update
09-39	Forms Posting Update
09-38	Maintaining the Confidentiality of DCFS Case Records
09-37	Performance Outcome Monitoring System for Foster Family Agency and Group Homes
09-36	Redacting Confidential Address Information From Court Report and Attachments (Cancelled and replaced by FYI 15-41)
09-35(REV)	Mailing Attachments with Court Reports
09-35	Mailing Attachments with Court Reports
09-34	Policy Release Update
09-33	Forms Posting Update
09-32	Providing a Birth Certificate to Youth and Legal Guardians
09-31	Department of Children and Family Services Cash Collections
09-30(REV)	Family Group Decision Making (FGDM) for Pregnant and Parenting Teens (PPT) Cancelled by FYI 10-80 dated 12/15/10
09-30	Family Group Decision Making (FGDM) for Pregnant and Parenting Teens (PPT)
09-29	Departmental Assignment Control System (DACS)
09-28	Mentoring Opportunities for Youth Cancelled by FYI 09-43 dated 08/20/09
09-27	Children’s Court Access and Security
	Not Released
09-25	Forms Posting Update
09-24	Dependency Court Closure Plan
09-23	Update on ICWA Notices
09-22(Rev)	Referrals to the Asian Pacific Program Issued 02/24/11 See FYI 11-18 dated 09/21/11
09-22	Referrals to the Asian Pacific Program See 02/24/11 version
09-21	Changes To Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Effective January 16, 2009
09-20	Maintaining Current Staff Phone Numbers in CWS/CMS
09-19	Forms Posting Update
09-18	Electronic Suspected Child Abuse Report System (E-SCARS) Implementation
09-17	Reminder to Staff to Refer Caregivers for Whole Family Foster Home Certification Training
09-16	Annual $100 Supplemental Clothing Allowance
09-15	When an Adoption Can Finalize After TPR Was Reversed on Appeal Only Due to ICWA Issues
09-14	Forms Posting Update
09-13	Conversations With Attorneys And Other Non-DCFS Individuals
09-12	Expansion of the Dependency Court Youth Substance Abuse Program
09-11	Trends and Practices in Kinship Care
09-10	Forms Posting Update
09-09	Overdue Child Support Referral Determinations/Re-Determinations
09-08	Visitation Requirements
09-07	Requesting Copies of Family Assessments/Home Studies From Foster Family/Adoption Agencies (Dually Licensed Agencies)
09-06	The Correct Completion of AAP Documents
09-05	On-site DNA Testing at Children’s Court - Superceded and Canceled by FYI 09-18 issued on 10/08/2020
09-04	Use of Unauthorized Forms
09-03	New Transitional Independent Living Plan (TILP) Agreement for Foster Youth Cancelled by Procedural Guide 0080-505.10 dated 03/11/11
09-02	Submission of the SS 8583, Child Abuse Investigation Report, to the Department of Justice - Canceled by Procedural Guide 0070-548.17 dated 09/28/09
09-01	Forms Posting Update
2008
08-62	Seeking Authorization for HIV Testing Cancelled by Procedural Guide 0600-502.20 dated 09/01/09
08-61	Exit Outcomes for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care
08-60	Publication of Citation in Foreign Language Newspaper
08-59	Forms Posting Update
08-58	Transitional Housing Program (THP) – Plus Fact Sheet
08-57	Referrals to the Asian Pacific Program Cancelled by FYI 09-22, dated 05/18/09
08-56	On-site DNA Testing At Children’s Court Update to FYI 08-40 Cancelled by FYI 09-05 dated 02/19/09
08-55 (REV 2)	Multidimensional Treatment Foster Care (MTFC)
08-55(REV)	Multidimensional Treatment Foster Care (MTFC)
08-55	Multidimensional Treatment Foster Care (MTFC)
08-54	Intensive Treatment Foster Care (ITFC)
08-53	Update to FYI 08-50, CWS/CMS 6.2 Code Release Changes Recommendation Print Report
08-52	Dental Resources for DCFS-Served Children
08-51 (REV)	DCFS Transitional Housing Program (THP) Update
08-51	DCFS Transitional Housing Program (THP) Update
08-50	CWC/CMS 6.2 Code Release Changes
08-49	New Child Support Referral Procedure Change
08-48	Integrated Financial System (IFS) – Child Support Module Upgrade
08-47	Completing the DCFS 5649, Indian Ancestry Questionnaire
08-46	Forms Posting Update
08-45	Not released
08-44	Not released
08-43	Child Abduction and Recovery Crisis Counseling for Recovered Youth
08-42	Interactive Process
08-41	Expanded Access to College Financial Aid for Former Foster Youth
08-40	On-Site DNA Testing at Children’s Court Cancelled by FYI 09-05 dated 02/19/09
08-39	2008 Presidential Election Voter Registration for Youth Receiving DCFS Services Cancelled 10/21/08 (last day to register was 10/20/08)
08-38	Obtaining Paternity Testing Results From Labcorp
08-37	Update On DCFS Group Home/Foster Family Agencies Contract Expiration Transition Plan
08-36	Notification Requirements When a Change in Placement Results in the Youth Attending a New School Cancelled by FYI 0700-500.10, dated 1/27/10
08-35	Regional Center Rate For Dual Agency Children
08-34	2008 Back-To-School Clothing Allowance (BTSCA)
08-33	Update on DCFS Group Home/FFA Placement Hold Status See FYI 08-37
08-32	New Transitional Independent Living Plan (TILP) Agreement for Foster Youth Cancelled by Procedural Guide 0080-505.10 dated 03/11/11
08-31	Child Abduction and the Recovery of an Abducted Child
08-30	Linkages and (Child Welfare Services/Case Management System) CWS/CMS
08-29	Not Released
08-28	Court Transportation Requests Cancelled by Procedural Guide 0300-306.80, dated 3/12/09
08-27	TDM Participants Who can attend?
08-26	Children’s Court Access and Security See FYI 09-27 dated 06/05/09
08-25(REV)	SOC 832, Notice of Child Abuse Central Index Listing
08-25	SOC 832, Notice of Child Abuse Central Index Listing
08-24	TILP’s for FFA’s
08-23	Montebello Unified School District Pilot
08-22	Special Placements and One-On-One Services
08-21	Vital Records Requests And Status Tracking Log Cancelled by Procedural Guide 1200-500.10 dated 06/18/09
08-20	Is Anyone New Residing In The Home? Cancelled by Procedural guide 0400-503.10 dated 12/21/09
08-19(REV.)	Referring Caregivers for Whole Family Foster Home Certification Training
08-19	Referring Caregivers for Whole Family Foster Home Certification Training
08-18	Annual $100 Supplemental Clothing Allowance
08-17	Assessing Child Safety for Children Residing in Out-Of Home Care
08-16	Child Abuse Central Index (CACI) Review Hearings Cancelled by Procedural Guide 0070-548.18, dated 4/30/08
08-15	DCFS Group Home/FFA Contract Expiration Transition Plan 2008 See FYI 08-37
08-14	Civil Rights PUB 13 Pamphlet Cancelled by FYI 10-09, dated 02/01/10
08-13	Requesting Case Record Information From Probate and Family Law Court
08-12	DCFS Countywide Alcohol And Drug Testing Services
08-11	Establishing Candidacy for Foster Care in Voluntary Family Maintenance Case Plans
08-09	Correctly Documenting Amended/Sustained Petition Language in Court Reports
08-08	Process Service of Termination of Parental Rights (WIC 366.26) Hearing Notices Termination of Contracted Services
08-07	Foster Youth Substance Abuse Services Pilot Reminder Cancelled by Procedural Guide 0600-508.00 dated 03/20/08
08-06	Cash Donations to The Department of Children and Family Services
08-05 (Rev)	Establishing Legal Residency Prior To Adoption Finalization and/or Termination of Court Jurisdiction on Other Permanent Plans
08-05	Establishing Legal Residency Prior To Adoption Finalization and/or Termination of Court Jurisdiction on Other Permanent Plans
08-04	Searching and Entering Education Provider (School) Information
08-03	Update on New ICWA Forms
08-02	Fraud Prevention and Awareness
08-01	Notification of Detention Hearing Termination of Contracted Services