David and Margaret Home, Inc.
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Contact Information
1350 Third Street
La Verne, CA 91750
United States
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La Verne, CA 91750
United States
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8 AM-5 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM-5 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM-5 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM-5 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM-5 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
In California, there are 55,000 children in foster care; over 50% of those children reside in Los Angeles County. Children are placed in foster care when they are experiencing a personal or family crisis and are no longer safe at home. Foster Care is meant to be a temporary solution, but in some cases, children are adopted or remain in foster care until they become adults and “age out” of the foster care system.
Every two minutes another child enters foster care and as these numbers continue to grow, so does the need for foster families. The Foster Care and Adoption Agency at David & Margaret equips families with the knowledge, skills, training, and support needed to help youth thrive while in foster care.
The Foster Care and Adoption Agency (FFA) at David & Margaret works in collaboration with Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, and Riverside counties to place children awaiting homes with approved foster families.
Services and information
- Traditional Foster Care
- Emergency Foster Care
- Respite Foster Care
- Adoption
Requirements to become a foster parent
Many do not realize the need for new resource families in California. The number of foster kids outnumber the foster families who can provide short or long-term care. Foster advocates work hard to find places for these children, but it is not easy.
The latest 2021 report from the Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS) report in California says there are:
- 47,871 kids in California's foster care system
- 22,892 who entered foster care
- 15,386 foster kids awaiting adoption
- California foster kids across all ages, with a median of 8 years
- 33% whose foster child case plans include adoption
A child's median time in the California foster care system is over a year at 16.8 months. 13% spend 3-4 years in foster care.
California needs foster parents to take in multiple children if they have the time and energy to care for them. Sibling groups often need care, and it is essential to support these family bonds. In California, it is challenging to find homes for teenagers, though they need stable environments and reliable adults to support them.
Ratings and Reviews
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Dec 06, 2021
Always an interesting mix of food and sundries. Check dates on food items...they can be expired
Sep 20, 2021
Worst services ever I was placed here and had to leave on my own terms because I was getting jumped by multiple girls and a dude that was placed in a house with females because he was transitioning into a girl and want even fully trans yet just dressed like a female. I tried to ask for help multiple times and never got help but moved around to different cottages. There was barely any staff and they would cater to him because they were scared of him!! They need to close this place down !!!
Jul 21, 2021
Please come out and support by purchasing discounted grocery goods! They have vegan friendly and children approved foods. All proceeds are towards the children that live at the facility.
Jul 17, 2021
Good staff
Jul 17, 2021
They saved my life more than 25 years ago. I was 13 years old when I arrived, I left at the age of 16 years old. I was one of the few that didn't get to go home. I was emanicipated at age 19 later when I was in foster care. I had weekly couseling, weekly therapy, and weekly sensory intergration therapy for trauma. I had art therapy too. I worked at their thrift shop for those three years. Every holiday they shelled out cashed for a nice outfit, and we went to a nice restuarant. I am not talking Olive Garden, but like steak houses. I had an allowence, but I had chores, rules to follow. Every month we were given money for clothes and make up. For Birthdays and Christmas we had sponsors. I had my first birthday and Christmas there - it was never celebrated before then. If it wasn't for their love and support (trust me at times it was not easy - I went through a lot as a child, and was head strong,) I really do not know what would have happened to me. They gave me the foundation I needed to thrive in my adult life.