The Child Resources page is intended to be a place for advocates to find community resources that may be available to assist your case. Please be sure to discuss with your case manager any resources you think may helpful . Application of some resources may require CWS involvement.

California Ombudsman for Foster Care
The Office of the Foster Care Ombudsman was established by legislation, California Senate Bill 933, and has been mandated to do the following:

• Ensure the voice of foster children and youth is heard, and act on their behalf.
• Create an avenue for foster children and youth to file complaints regarding their placement, care and services without fear of retribution from those who provide their care and services.
• Act as an independent forum for the investigation and resolution of complaints made by or on behalf of children placed in foster care and make appropriate referrals.
• Provide children and youth with information on their rights when placed in foster care.
• Maintain a toll-free telephone number which foster children and youth may call from anywhere in California to express their concerns and complaints.

Santa Barbara County Juvenile Justice/Delinquency Prevention Commission
The Santa Barbara County Juvenile Justice/Delinquency Prevention Commission inquires into the administration of juvenile justice in the county, inspects publicly operated juvenile institutions in the county, holds hearings using the subpoena power of the juvenile court judge, recommends changes to the provisions of the juvenile court law to any administrator, and publicizes its recommendations.

Santa Barbara Parent Source
Your #1 source to everything available in Santa Barbara for parents, teachers, grandparents and tourists with kids.