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Dear Neighbor,
My parents met while serving as eligibility workers for Los Angeles County. Watching their work ethic and commitment to community gave me a firsthand understanding of how public service can change lives. Our workforce of more than 5,000 social workers understands that same power of public service. Every day, they are on the frontlines helping the County serve millions of residents who rely on us during some of the most challenging moments of their lives. That’s why this March I am proud to join in commemorating Social Worker Appreciation Month.
Promoting family connection, improving outcomes for children, and creating more equitable pathways to stability and healing benefits the families we serve and helps our social workers—and the County—deliver better outcomes for all residents.
This month, the Board approved my motion to identify ways to expand HOPE Court—a program that supports parents of young children early on so families can stay together and avoid foster care. It focuses on connecting families to resources, strengthening parent-child visitation, and addressing inequities, especially for communities disproportionately involved in the child welfare system.
Next Sunday March 29 at 6:00pm, I invite you to tune into my monthly livestream Sippin My Tea (streaming on YouTube, Facebook, and X) to learn more about HOPE Court.
The lived experiences of the families we serve is the most valuable insight to help us improve outcomes. We heard the need to ensure the well-being of the entire family is factored into child and youth protection and recently approved updating the name of the Office of Child Protection to the Office of Child, Youth, and Family Well-Being and we're working to ensure that the focus on prevention and care for the whole family goes deeper than just changing the name, you can learn more here.
There is still much work ahead, and that would not be possible without our social workers and dedicated teams across our County departments.
In service,
Holly J. Mitchell
Los Angeles County Supervisor, Second District
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You might have seen in the news recently that the County's Department of Animal Care & Control rescued over 250 dogs and 60 cats from a property in Lake Hughes. To support the increased need to find loving homes for these animals and other dogs and cats waiting to be adopted, LA County Animal Care Centers will extend its hours and be open this Sunday, March 22, from 11:00am to 5:00pm.
You can adopt, volunteer and/or support the LA County Animal Care Foundation to help with the medical, nutritional and behavioral rehabilitation of these and other animals.
Animal cruelty is a serious and harmful act that causes unnecessary suffering to living beings who depend on care and protection.
There is a network of Animal Care Centers that help provide coverage across the 88 cities and 120 unincorporated communities that comprise Los Angeles County. The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) has limited jurisdiction. For example, the City of Los Angeles (which covers Skid Row) has its own Animal Care Center. This is why it is important for anyone witnessing animal abuse to report it immediately by calling 9-1-1. Don't just record, please also report. This allows for the appropriate jurisdiction with authority to respond.
allcove is a nationally recognized “one-stop shop” where young people get help with mental health, substance use, family support, and just navigating life. It’s all done in a welcoming, stigma-free space designed by and for young people. I’ve seen firsthand how much this model makes a difference in our communities at the allcove Beach Cities in Redondo Beach.
This week, the Board unanimously approved a motion I co-authored with Supervisor Hahn to invest a total of $4.5 million - $1.5 million over the next three years - to existing allcove centers in Los Angeles County and to identify ways to expand similar models throughout the County.
Check out the video to learn more about the motion and hear about the lived experiences of the young people who have benefited from allcove Beach Cities.
The County recently launched a community survey to collect feedback from residents impacted by the January 2025 Eaton and Palisades Fires. Residents who were not directly impacted can still complete the survey and share observations about the County’s response. Take the survey here.
In 2024, an estimated 10.7 million people worldwide became ill with tuberculosis (TB). In Los Angeles County, at least one person dies from TB every week, and more than 680,000 residents are estimated to have TB infection. TB is an airborne infectious disease that primarily affects the lungs but can also impact other parts of the body, such as the kidneys, spine, and brain. TB is preventable and curable.
My office is helping to support the County in raising awareness of World Tuberculosis Day on March 24. LA County is committed to eliminating TB through expanding testing for at-risk individuals and making treatment accessible. To learn more about the County’s efforts click here.
We are thrilled to announce that our 6th Annual Juneteenth Celebration & Resource Fair will be returning on Saturday, June 13 at LA County’s George Washington Carver Park (1400 E 118th St, Los Angeles, CA 90059) from 12:00-4:00pm. Sign-up here today to be the first to receive event notifications and updates.
If you are interested in providing on-site resources, being a food vendor, performer, volunteer, or sponsor please click below. We hope to see you there!
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Last year we added our Freedom Summer Program to provide 8+ weeks of ongoing services and resources, so the impact of our Juneteenth event lasted more than one day. We are thrilled to see this return as well and look forward to sharing more updates.
Join us on Wednesday, March 25 from 5:30 – 7:30 pm for our 2nd District Racial Justice Learning Exchange. For this month we will be exploring the impact of systemic racism within diverse faith-based communities and how we can work in solidarity to advance racial justice, equity, and public service.
This free event is open to all. Whether you are part of a faith-based community or not, all are welcome to attend. Check-in starts at 5:00 pm - there will be onsite resources to explore and lite refreshments before the program begins.
Location: 510 S. Vermont Avenue, Upper Terrace Level, Los Angeles, CA 90020
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LA County Fire Department Explorer Program Recruitment Webinar
Join the LA County Fire Department for a virtual webinar on Teams to learn more about the Explorer Program including program requirements, the time commitment, and information on the May 2026 application cycle. This programming is for youth and young adults between the ages of 15 - 20.
Upcoming Virtual Webinars:
Saturday, April 4
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Monday, April 13, 2026
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
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Youth@Work
LA County Parks is hiring youth (ages 14-24)! The paid role includes facilitating recreational activities and supporting community events.
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The LA County Registrar Recorder Is Looking for Community Election Workers
Apply to become a Community Election Worker for the upcoming June 2026 Statewide Primary Election.
The County’s Registrar-Recorder is encouraging speakers of Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Thai, Urdu, Burmese, Punjabi, Nepali, Lao, Bengali, Mongolian, and Hmong to apply.
Bilingual Election Workers also earn a bonus and play a vital role in ensuring elections are accessible and inclusive.
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Spring Jubilee at LA County Parks
Now - March 28
Various Locations
Join LA County Parks at upcoming Spring Jubilee events throughout the County. Events will include performances, workshops, egg hunts, edible crafts, community activities, food tastings and more.
Registration NOT required!
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FREE Household Hazardous & Electronic Waste Drive-Thru Collection
Saturday, March 28
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Dock 52 Parking Lot, Fiji Way
Marina del Rey, CA 90292
Open to LA County residents. Business waste will not be accepted. Limit of 15 gallons or 125 pounds of hazardous waste per trip.
For more information, contact (800) 238-0173 or info@lacsd.org.
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Residents can learn about and provide public comment on Board motions before they come to the Board of Supervisors for a vote at one of the five public meetings (Operations, Community Services, Family & Social Services, Health and Mental Health Services and Public Safety) also known as Cluster Meetings taking place each Wednesday.
To learn about cluster meetings, visit ceo.lacounty.gov/agendas.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING
The Board of Supervisors meets every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m., except on Tuesdays following a Monday holiday when meetings begin at 11:00 a.m. The next meeting is Tuesday, March 24. View all public Board meetings live at: http://bos.lacounty.gov/Board-Meeting/Live-Broadcast.
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