Champion Profile: Jose Ramos Directs Community Services for Children's Bureau

Champion Profile: features individuals who exemplify First 5 LA's tagline, "Champions for Our Children."

Jose A. Ramos Jr., is director of Community Services for Los Angeles County at Children's Bureau of Southern California, a non-profit organization that provides child abuse prevention and treatment services to 12,000 children and their families annually.

Prior to joining the Children's Bureau 11 years ago, he had worked in the child welfare field for several years.

A co-convener for Services Planning Area (SPA) 4-Metro and a member of the LA County Children's Planning Council, Ramos also serves as adjunct professor at Springfield College in Inglewood.

Born in Ecuador, he immigrated to the United States at age 10 and has lived in California for 26 years. Ramos earned a master's in social work from Cal State Long Beach.           . 

Which book has most influenced your life?
The Shame of the Nation by Jonathan Kozol.

What makes you happy?
Taking a nap with either of my children.

Angry?
Rude people.

Which historical figure do you most admire?
Thomas Edison, for his persistence.

What is your favorite way to spend time with an important child in your life?
Looking up at the sky and seeing the clouds pass by. 

Which living person do you most admire and why?
Michelle Ramos, a family member, for her constant ability to do what is right.