Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is an agency of the government of Los Angeles County.

DCFS's operations involve investigating child welfare and abuse allegations, foster care, and adoption.

[2] By statute enacted in 1903, California's first juvenile court had jurisdiction over dependent, neglected and delinquent children.

Pearl Fernandez, the child's mother is currently serving life while her boyfriend Isauro Aguirre was sentenced to death.

Charges of criminal negligence brought against employees of the Department of Children and Families of California prompted public outcry for accountability.