October 2021
Seneca Family of Agencies Responding to Youth, Caregivers
As of September 2021, Seneca Family of Agencies is the community partner providing the county level, in-person response to the Family Urgent Response System (FURS) hotline calls. FURS is a statewide, toll-free hotline available 24 hours for current or former foster youth (up to age 21) and their caregivers to call and receive immediate, trauma-informed support by caring and trained professionals. When an in-person response is needed in Orange County, a Seneca team (a clinician and parent partner or youth support counselor) will provide responsive and supportive services where the youth or caregiver is located. For more information, click here.
FURS helps by:
Preventing
placement
disruptions and
preserving the
relationship
between the child
or youth and their
caregiver
Reducing
hospitalizations
and placements
into congregate
care
Reducing the need
for a 911 call or law
enforcement
involvement
Promoting healing
as a family
Providing a
safe and
judgement-free
space for youth
and caregivers
Cal-FURS hotline – call or text
(833) 939-FURS (3877)
