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Charles Sophy, D.O.

Medical Director, Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS)

Dr. Charles Sophy currently serves as the Medical Director for the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) where he is responsible for directing the physical and mental health, as well as assisting in ensuring the safety, of over 40,000 foster care children.

Dr. Sophy also maintains a private practice in Los Angeles, is the author of Side by Side, The Revolutionary Mother Daughter Program for Conflict-Free Communication and is a frequent contributor on Dr. Phil, the Today Show, CNN, HLN and many other television programs.

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