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Accountable and transparent. Donations support family advocacy programs, workshops, and direct family support services.
A clearer path for families in crisis
Free guidance for parents navigating child welfare. Dependency court preparation, case planning support, and reunification resources for Southern California families.
Safe Haven connects Southern California families with guidance for CPS cases, dependency court hearings, and reunification. We offer free parent advocacy forms, plain-language process guides, workshops, and one-on-one support to help you understand your options and take action.
Accountable and transparent. Donations support family advocacy programs, workshops, and direct family support services.
Led by Latesha Howard, whose lived experience and deep community roots guide our family-centered approach to CPS help and reunification support.
Social workers, nonprofits, schools, and community leaders can collaborate with Safe Haven to expand trusted support networks for families navigating child welfare.
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When parents are navigating CPS and dependency court, they need clear guidance and steady support. These words reflect the impact of that support.
How we help
One-on-one guidance for parents responding to CPS investigations, preparing documentation, and understanding your rights throughout the case process.
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Learn dependency court processes, case plan requirements, parent rights, and proven strategies for successful reunification from professionals with lived experience.
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Free parent complaint forms, case documentation templates, process flowcharts, and guided worksheets to help you organize facts, prepare for hearings, and track progress.
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Referrals to housing, mental health services, substance abuse resources, and other community support networks that strengthen reunification and family stability.
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Whether you're facing a CPS investigation, preparing for dependency court, or working toward reunification — we have guidance for each step.
You may be here if: You've been contacted by CPS, you're responding to a report, or you need help understanding what happens next.
Access case documentation guidance, response templates, and plain-language process guides.
Get CPS Support
You may be here if: You have an upcoming court date, need to understand case plans, or want to prepare for hearings.
Workshop recordings, hearing preparation guides, and court process explanations.
Court Preparation
You may be here if: Your child is in foster care, you're working on a reunification case plan, or you need support navigating services.
Reunification services, wraparound resources, and progress tracking support.
Reunification SupportNeed Help Filing a Complaint?
Access Safe Haven’s free parent complaint and advocacy forms. These forms are always publicly available.
Parent Advocacy Resources
Support Safe Haven’s mission and receive access to educational advocacy and know-your-rights resources.
Understanding your journey
Knowledge reduces fear. Here's what typically happens at each stage, and how we support you.
You've been contacted by CPS or received a report.
Safe Haven help: Free forms, response guidance, rights overview.
Case moves to court; hearings and case plan established.
Safe Haven help: Workshop recordings, hearing prep guides, court process explanations.
You're working on services required by your case plan.
Safe Haven help: Service navigation, resource referrals, progress tracking tools.
Working toward reunification or case plan goals.
Safe Haven help: Reunification guides, support services, family strengthening programs.
Upcoming & Recurring Events
Recurring Workshop
In this workshop, you will learn to create a timeline of facts to organize your case, turn it into a powerful Affidavit of Facts, and correct false or incomplete records.
Community Event
Everything is FREE for the community! Free food, games and prizes, paint and play party, and raffles at 15321 7th St., Victorville.
Community Event
Everything is FREE to the public! Free backpacks and school supplies, raffles and prizes, food, and games. Location: To Be Announced.
Recurring Workshop
The workshop series continues automatically on the first and third Monday each month.
On-demand learning
Missed a session? Browse the Safe Haven workshop playlist and watch past sessions at your own pace.
Led by Latesha Howard
Safe Haven connects Southern California families with clear guidance for navigating CPS cases, dependency court, and reunification. We offer free parent advocacy forms, dependency court preparation workshops, plain-language process guides, and one-on-one consultations designed to reduce confusion and help families move forward with confidence.
Latesha Howard leads day-to-day family support efforts, combining trauma-informed advocacy, system navigation expertise, and clear guidance for parents facing child welfare involvement. Her work honors both the complexity of these journeys and the resilience of families. Full bios on our About page.
Safe Haven provides educational and advocacy support and does not provide legal representation or legal advice.
501(c)(3) nonprofit • Serving Southern California families • CPS help, dependency court resources, reunification support
Our services
Structured programs designed to help families understand the system, prepare for every stage, and work toward reunification.
One-on-one support for understanding CPS investigations, responding to allegations, and protecting your parental rights. Includes guidance on documentation, communication with CPS, and knowing what to expect next.
Workshops and consultations to help you understand court processes, prepare for hearings, and know your rights in family court. Learn how case plans work and what the court expects from you at each stage.
A safe, judgment-free support group where parents and families come together to share experiences, find community, and draw strength from one another through every stage of their journey.
Comprehensive support for families working toward reunification, including progress tracking, service referrals, wraparound resource connections, and guidance on demonstrating stability to the court.
Referrals to housing, mental health services, substance abuse treatment, domestic violence resources, financial assistance, transportation, and other community support that strengthens your case and family stability.
Knowledge and support, delivered with care and lived experience. We're here to help you navigate every step of your journey.
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After your donation, you’ll receive access to Safe Haven’s Parent Resource Library, including educational advocacy and know-your-rights resources.