What are Youth Empowerment Services and Why are they Important?
Tuesday, October 19, 2021 // by: Lilliput Families

Programs such as our Youth Empowerment Services (YES) are critical to fulfilling our vision of providing culturally competent, holistic and wellness focused services to our community's most vulnerable.

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Your legacy will help grandmothers like Rosa raise children in a loving family
Wednesday, September 22, 2021 // by: Lilliput Families

Seven years ago, Rosa got word that her daughter Ysabel’s six young children were being left alone at home. “Ysabel used to be a great mom,” Rosa says. “But her husband started beating her and left her. She started doing drugs.”

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What Is Kinship Care And How Does The Kinship Support Services Program Work?
Thursday, September 16, 2021 // by: Lilliput Families

During the month of September we recognize the importance of grandparents and relatives caring for children in their family who are in the unfortunate situation where their birth parents are unable to provide adequate care. 

 

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What is family reunification and why does it come first?
Wednesday, August 25, 2021 // by: Lilliput Families

Family Reunification services may be ordered by the Court for the parents to regain physical custody of their child. The family reunification services are meant to address the circumstances that led to the removal of their child and initial placement in the foster care system.

 

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Adoption through foster care in California
Thursday, July 29, 2021 // by: Lilliput Families

There's really no way to know for sure how long your journey could take, but we encourage you to dive in head first and accept the challenge. W promise you won't regret it!

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