San Diego CPS & Child and Family Well‑Being (CFWB) Law Firm
Your Child’s Well-Being Is Our Focus
San Diego Children’s Rights Attorney
Tot Law, APC is San Diego’s premier law firm dedicated exclusively to children’s legal issues. We represent families in Child and Family Well-Being (CFWB) investigations — formerly Child Protective Services (CPS) — as well as guardianships, adoptions, and related matters.
Our attorneys include a Child Welfare Law Specialist (CWLS) and a Certified Family Law Specialist (CLS‑F) who closely track evolving Child and Family Well‑Being (CFWB) policies and practices in San Diego County. We provide trauma‑informed, child‑centered representation so every legal step supports your child’s safety, stability, and future.
Tot Law, APC offers expert representation for child‑centered legal issues, including:
- CFWB/CPS investigations and juvenile dependency cases - guidance from the first social worker contact through court and agency hearings.
- Guardianships - including temporary and long‑term guardianships for relatives and non‑relatives.
- Adoptions - stepparent and independent adoptions.
- Advocacy for caregivers - parents, relatives, grandparents, and foster parents, including CACI grievance hearings, de facto parent status, and licensing issues.
- Child‑focused family law matters - custody, visitation, and child support.
- Appellate representation for juvenile dependency matters - when you need to challenge a court’s decision.
What Is CFWB? (And is it the same as CPS?)
In San Diego County, Child Protective Services (CPS) is now called the Child and Family Well‑Being (CFWB) Department within the Health and Human Services Agency of San Diego County government.
The name has changed, but for families it still means:
- A social worker contacting you about your child’s safety
- Possible investigations, court hearings, and child removal risk
We help parents and caregivers navigate CFWB/CPS investigations from the first social worker contact through court and beyond.
Why Families Choose Us
Certified expertise – Your team includes a Child Welfare Law Specialist (CWLS) and a Certified Family Law Specialist (CLS‑F) with deep experience in CPS/CFWB and juvenile dependency cases.
Integrated focus – One team handles the intersections between CFWB/CPS, juvenile dependency, guardianships, adoptions, and family law that matter to your child’s outcome.
People‑centered advocacy – Trauma‑informed, judgment‑free, and accessible. We explain each step in plain language so you know what to expect.
System savvy – Clear strategy through complex timelines, courts, and agencies, so you’re not navigating the system alone.
Outcome orientation – A consistent focus on your child’s safety, stability, and permanency at every stage of the case.
Next Steps
Timing matters when the court or a CFWB/CPS social worker is involved with your child.
If you are facing a CFWB/CPS investigation or any child-related issue, contact our office immediately to speak with an attorney and once our office is retained, we will advise you accordingly as each case is different.
Call us at 619-235-9925 to discuss your situation and next steps.