Los Angeles County Probation Department Completes Relocation of Los Padrinos Female and Gender-Expansive Youth to Campus Kilpatrick

LOS ANGELES, CA — In alignment with the court-approved depopulation plan, the Los Angeles County Probation Department has completed the relocation of all female and gender-expansive youth from Los Padrinos to Campus Kilpatrick in Malibu as of this week.

The transitions were carried out over the past several weeks to ensure a deliberate, secure, and supportive process that prioritized youth acclimation, staff readiness, and continuity of care. The phased approach allowed youth time to adjust to their new environment while maintaining safety, stability, and appropriate supervision throughout each move. There were no issues during the relocation process. 

“Completing this transition reflects our commitment to doing this work thoughtfully and responsibly,” said Guillermo Viera Rosa, Chief Probation Officer. “By moving youth in phases, we ensured they had time to acclimate, staff were properly positioned, and individualized care plans were fully in place. Campus Kilpatrick allows us to provide focused, gender-expansive services in a setting designed to support rehabilitation and long-term success.”

“Throughout the transition, credible messengers from DYD-contracted community-based organizations, along with our Probation Department partners, were on site to support girls and gender-expansive youth and help ensure families could remain connected through transportation support,” said Los Angeles County Department of Youth Development Director David J. Carroll. “We appreciate the opportunity to support the youth and their families during this important step.”

A total of 18 youths now reside at Campus Kilpatrick. There are no pregnant youths at the facility. The Department will begin the relocation of female and gender-expansive youth currently housed at Dorothy Kirby to the Malibu facility in 2026. 

Per the depopulation plan, Campus Kilpatrick now fully operates as a dedicated facility for girls and gender-expansive youth, providing a small-group, therapeutic environment designed to better meet the developmental, emotional, and behavioral health needs of this population. Youth will receive individualized, trauma-informed care, including tailored educational programming, behavioral health services, mentorship, recreation, and life-skills development, delivered in a setting that supports healing, dignity, and growth.

To support transparency and communication, Probation engaged youth and families throughout the process. Youth town halls were held at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall, followed by parent and guardian town halls during visiting and at Campus Kilpatrick. The Department also coordinated with community-based organizations and partner agencies to support continuity of services and family engagement.

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