Monterey County Department of Social Services

The Family and Children s Services is a part of the Monterey County Department of Social and Employment Services, which is governed by Monterey County in California. The branch offers assistance with the prevention of child abuse and neglect. It provides child protection, foster care and adoption programs for children and youths in the county. The Family and Children s Services responds to various educational, cultural and social needs. The branch also assists with the recruitment and screening of prospective parents and finalizing adoptions. In addition, it offers training programs for reporters, educators, child care workers and nonprofit agencies that work for children welfare.