Industry Resources | May 7, 2020
Los Angeles Department Of Mental Health & Department Of Children & Family Services Joint Letter To Provider Organizations About COVID-19 Impact On Potential Child Abuse
On April 15, 2020, the Los Angeles Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and Department of Mental Health (DMH) notified provider organizations that calls to the county’s Child Protection Hotline had dropped by 50% during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Normally, the hotline receives between 800 and 1,000 daily calls and reports. DCFS announced a call to action to residents of Los Angeles County to help prevent child abuse . . .