Child Welfare
Vision Statement: To be a part of a thriving Community built on safety, stability and self-reliance.
Mission Statement: The Human Services Branch is a committed partner within our community, in providing hope and encouragement through responsive services to the residents of Tulare County

Values Statement: Tulare County CWS promotes services and delivery that are:
- High Quality
- Efficient
- Responsive
- Measurable
- Compassionate
- Professional Respectful
- A Model of excellence
How can CWS help?
Child Welfare Services can assist in providing preventative services when health and safety issues begin to occur. Research has shown that the best option is always for families to stay together, and CWS is dedicated to help familes achieve stability and safety, always making sure children are protected from abusive and potentially harmful situations.
What services do they provide?
CWS services are provided through seven various programs throughout the County.
Some of the core service description are:
- Foster Care Licensing
- Voluntary Family Maintenance (VFM)
- Family Maintenance (FM)
- Emergency Response (ER)
- Family Reunification (FR)
- Permanency Planning
- Relative and Non-Relative Placements
- Adoptions
- Independent Living Program (ILP)
Link to CWS Training Calendar:
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