Any professional who deals with children must be knowledgeable of resources in the community that could be helpful. Teachers, counselors, social workers and others need to be able to communicate to parents where they can find assistance if it is needed. Agencies are diverse: medical; counseling; educational; financial or charitable. Knowing what the needs of the child and family are and what is available to them in the community is vital information for a professional.
The primary resource for families is Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services. They are the first to be contacted and investigate
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