Finding F2.15
DCFS and DMH use too many acronyms in verbal and written communication with the public, which creates confusion, misunderstanding and frustration.
Jury report: Los Angeles County Foster Care · PDF page 136
Permanent linkOfficial response
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors (consolidated County departmental response)
County partially disagrees based on efforts to reduce acronym confusion; DCFS expressly agrees with finding while citing plain-language practices, glossary and journalism toolkit. DMH-specific practices are not described.
Read official response · PDF page 22Explicit partial disagreement explains qualification: mitigation efforts despite continued terminology. Concrete DCFS practices and linked resources support reasoning, but response does not cover DMH or verbal communications comprehensively. Report physical PDF page(s) 136; County response physical PDF page(s) 22. Claims remain attributed; adoption date is not a filing or receipt date.
This review evaluates the response document. Implementation claims have not been independently verified.