Resources for Families and Youth
The department has appointed Family Liaisons at each youth facility. Please email the appropriate Family Liaison from the list below for specific facility questions.
Los Padrinos: LPFamilyLiaison@probation.lacounty.gov
Barry J. Nidorf: BJNFamilyLiaison@probation.lacounty.gov
Dorothy Kirby Center: DKCFamilyLiaison@probation.lacounty.gov
Camp Afflerbaugh: CBAFamilyLiaison@probation.lacounty.gov
Camp Glenn Rocky: CGRFamilyLiaison@probation.lacounty.gov
Campus Kilpatrick: CVKFamilyLiaison@probation.lacounty.gov
For general questions, you can also email LPTransition@probation.lacounty.gov
We look forward to staying connected with you.
Hugs During Visits
The Los Angeles County Probation Department supports meaningful family connections as an important part of youth wellbeing and rehabilitation.
Following the passage of AB 1646, the Department will be working on implementation to ensure we are compliant with allowing hugs in January 2027. During in-person visits, youth and approved visitors will be able to share appropriate, consensual physical contact, including hugs. Both the youth and visitor must agree to physical contact. Either person may decline contact or ask that it stop. Declining physical contact will not affect eligibility for future visits.
Contact may be temporarily limited only when necessary to address a significant safety or security concern involving a specific youth or visitor, including a court-ordered restriction or a temporary, specific health concern.
Visitors must continue to follow identification, screening, search and prohibited-item requirements.
For questions about contact during visits, please speak with facility staff or the Family Liaison.
Abrazos Durante Visitas
Los Angeles County Probation Department reconoce la importancia que los vínculos familiars tienen para los jóvenes en nuestra custodia.
Tras la aprobación de la ley AB 1646, el Departamento está comenzando a implementar la ley para cumplir con las disposiciones que permitirán los abrazos durante las visitas para Enero 2027. Durante las visitas presenciales, los jóvenes y sus visitantes autorizados podrán tener contacto físico apropiado y consensuado, incluidos los abrazos. Tanto el/la jóven como el/la visitsante deben estar de acuerdo con el contacto físico. Cualquiera de los dos puede rechazarlo o pedir que se detenga. Rechazar el contacto físico no afectará el derecho a recibir o realizar visitas de contacto en el futuro.
El contacto físico podrá limitarse temporalmente, y únicamente cuando sea necesario si se determina que existe un riesgo significativo para la seguridad o la protección de las personas o de la institución. Esto puede incluir una restricción ordenada por un tribunal o una preocupación de salud específica y temporal.
Los visitantes deberán seguir cumpliendo con los requisitos de identificación, controles de seguridad, revisiones y artículos prohibidos durante las visitas.
Si tiene preguntas sobre el contacto físico durante las visitas, hable con el personal de la institución o con la persona encargada del enlace con las familias.
Visitas con Contacto Físico
Preguntas Frecuentes Sobre Visitas de Contacto
Frequently Asked Questions for Parents/Guardians
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Q: Why is my child being moved from Los Padrinos?
A: The Los Angeles County Probation Department is implementing a court-ordered plan approved by Judge Michael Espinoza on May 16, 2025 to depopulate Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall and relocate youth to other facilities that better meet current safety, staffing, and care standards.
Q: Where is my child being moved to?
A: Your child will be moved to another juvenile facility within the County that is equipped to provide the same or better level of care, services, and education. You will be notified directly with the name and location of the new facility.
Q: Will my child be released?
A: Decisions on youth releases are made by their adjudicating court. While Probation may have a role in that decision, it is not a unilateral one.
Q: Will this move affect my child’s length of incarceration?
A: This move is solely to relocate youth to other facilities that better meet current safety, staffing, and care standards.
Q: Will I still be able to visit my child?
A: Yes. Visiting will resume as soon as possible at the new facility. Staff will provide updated visiting schedules or access information you may need.
Q: Will baby bonding visits still take place?
A: Yes. Baby bonding visits will resume as soon as possible at the new facility. Staff will provide updated visiting schedules or access information you may need to schedule baby bonding visits.
Q: How will I be informed of my child’s move and status?
A: You will be contacted directly by Probation staff with details of your child’s transfer and new facility contact information.
Q: Will this move affect my child’s services or court dates?
A: No. All services, including mental health, education, and court obligations, will continue without interruption.
Q: Who can I contact with questions?
A: Please email our Los Padrinos Youth and Family Liaison at LPFamilyLiaison@probation.lacounty.gov for assistance. You can also email general questions to LPTransition@probation.lacounty.gov. You can also contact the Department’s Ombudsman’s office at 877-822-3222.
Last Updated 5/30/2025