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Here is information that will help you to get answers to some of the questions you might need to ask about a foster child, but don't know who to contact.

To find out who a child's Social Worker is call (858) 694-5191

To find out who is the Eligibility Worker (ET) for a foster child call (858) 495-5205

To get a Medi-Cal card for a foster child, call the Eligibility Technician (ET).  If you do not know who the ETis, call the number listed above.

To contact the Ombudsman's Office call (858) 694-5319

To contact the CPS Hotline call (800) 344-6000  More information on the hotline here.

To contact the Placement Coordinator's Office call (858) 616-5861

To contact Foster Home Licensing (877) 792-KIDS

To contact Polinsky Children's Center (858) 514-4600

To contact North County Assessment Center at Green Oaks Ranch in Vista (760) 598-2803

To contact a Placement Specialist in North County, call Nina Morgan at (760) 480-3479 or Tim Harris at (760) 480-5435
To contact a Placement Specialist in East County, call Karen Wimmer at (619) 401-3631 or Dana Parrino at (619) 401-3758
Tried your best and still can't get the answer you need?  Call the KidsLine at (877) 792-KIDS or drop us a line at Information@connectedthroughkids.com

The CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE NUMBER is (800) 344-6000

Public Health Nurses

North Inland - Diane Hall (760) 740-8863

North Coastal - Audrey Lopez (760) 966-3800

North Central - Margie Dominquez (858) 694-5428 or Leela Joseph (858) 694-5728

East County - Jeri Pechtel (619) 401-3697 or Bobbi Howland (619) 401-3647

South County - Fely Bonifacio (619) 409-3130 or Remy Liwag (619) 336-5842

Central Region - Marcia Giker (619) 285-5585

Mid City - Christine Holcomb (619) 557-3375

Mills - Linda France (619) 338-2173

CHDP Foster Care Administration Public Health Nurse is Judy Quinn (619) 692-8489

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