Business Details
35 Years
experience
Emergency
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Trusted Foster Care & Adoption Services in California
Founded in 1991, Inner Circle Foster Care is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening families and supporting children in crisis. Our mission focuses on promoting child development through community-based services, specialized foster care, and adoption finalization. With three offices across Los Angeles County, we provide trauma-informed care, 24/7 agency support, and culturally sensitive services for children facing abuse, neglect, and developmental challenges.Our team of licensed professionals collaborates with the Department of Children and Family Services to ensure child rights protection while offering weekly home visits, counseling, and educational advocacy. Recognized for our family-centered approach, we maintain a 24-hour support line and partner with community organizations to provide enrichment programs that normalize childhood experiences for foster youth.
Services
Foster Care
Adoption Services
Developmental Disabilities Support
Victims of Crime Counseling
Outpatient Therapy
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- We maintain 24/7 agency support with masters-level professionals available
- Our dual licensing enables seamless transition from foster care to adoption
- We provide trauma-informed, culturally sensitive care for special populations
- Our staff conducts weekly home visits for comprehensive child progress monitoring
- We offer community-based enrichment programs through partnerships and grants
Associations and certifications
- California Alliance of Child and Family Services
What people say
24/7 professional support
Trauma-informed care
Successful adoption process
Weekly home visits
Community enrichment programs
Services
Foster Care
We provide licensed foster care services for children aged 0-18 facing abuse, neglect, or family crisis. Our program includes weekly home visits, trauma-informed care, and 24/7 social worker support. Resource families receive comprehensive training and cultural matching to ensure successful placements for both single children and sibling groups.
Adoption Services
Our California-licensed adoption agency offers home studies and finalization services for foster families. With dual licensing capabilities, we streamline the transition from foster care to permanent adoption while providing ongoing support for adoptive families and birth parents throughout the process.
Developmental Disabilities Support
We specialize in placing children with developmental disabilities through partnerships with regional centers. Our trained professionals coordinate specialized treatment plans, including EPSDT services and community-based therapies, to address cognitive, physical, and emotional needs in home environments.
Victims of Crime Counseling
Our trauma-informed counseling services address the needs of children affected by abuse, domestic violence, and exploitation. We offer individual and family therapy, crisis intervention plans, and community-based treatments for CSEC and LGBTQ populations through qualified mental health professionals.
Outpatient Counseling
We provide outpatient mental health services including individual counseling, family therapy, and psychiatric care. Our clinicians develop personalized treatment plans addressing trauma, behavioral issues, and emotional challenges while coordinating care with schools and community resources.
People
Victoria Fickett
Chief of Licensing
With over 20 years in child welfare, Victoria oversees licensing operations and ensures regulatory compliance. She manages foster family certifications and agency accreditation standards while maintaining partnerships with state agencies to improve foster care systems.
Sandro Villa
Board Member
Sandro contributes strategic governance as a board member, leveraging his social work expertise to shape policy and community engagement initiatives. He networks with local organizations to expand resources for foster families and special needs populations.
Questions
What is Inner Circle's approach to foster care?
We use trauma-informed, culturally sensitive practices with weekly home visits, 24/7 social worker access, and specialized care plans for children's emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs.
How does the adoption process work?
Our dual-licensed agency conducts home studies and facilitates adoption finalization while providing ongoing support. Foster families receive priority processing for adopting their foster children.
What training do foster parents receive?
Prospective parents complete 18.5 hours of certification training, CPR/first aid, water safety, and specialized courses on mandated reporting and DCFS procedures.
Do you serve special needs children?
Yes, we specialize in developmental disabilities through partnerships with regional centers and provide specialized foster homes trained to address complex medical and behavioral requirements.
What community resources are available?
Through grants and donations, we offer enrichment programs including sports camps, music lessons, prom attire assistance, and recreational activities to normalize childhood experiences.
