Child Family Youth Services in San Mateo County, California

The child, family, and youth services agency in San Mateo County manages the county's foster care and adoption system, child care licensing and subsidy programs, family preservation services, and youth development initiatives funded through federal and state block grants. There are 4 Child Family Youth Services locations in San Mateo County, California.

Residents of San Mateo County who want to support youth in the foster care system can explore becoming a licensed foster parent, a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer, or a mentor through programs coordinated by the county child services office.

Families in San Mateo County dealing with a crisis — such as a parent's hospitalization, domestic violence, or sudden job loss — can contact the child and family services office for emergency safety planning, temporary foster care placement for children, and connection to community stabilization resources while working toward reunification.

You may also find Child Family Youth Services locations in neighboring counties including San Mateo, Santa Clara, City and County of San Francisco.