Child Advocacy Resources

Child Advocacy, Healing, and Support Page (new)

Work Permit Applications for Minors

• Application for Entertainment Work Permit & Emergency Permit 
• Blanket Permits Defined
• Application for a Blanket Permit 
• DLSE District Offices for Blanket Permit Application Submission

Links for Production

• Get the 2025 Blue Book: Employment of Minors in the Entertainment Industry (California)
• Permit to Employ Minors
• Expedite a Minor’s Work Permit or Renewal
• Labor Law FAQs
• Safety Guidelines
• Regulations for Infants 15 days to 6 Months
• Studio Teacher Defined
• Search for a Credentialed Studio Teacher
• Sample “Green Card” – Studio Teacher license
• California Labor Code – Title 8
• Legal 18 vs Emancipation
• Traditional School vs. Home School
• Coogan Account Law
• Working Hours Extension Waiver
• CA Vehicle Restraint Laws
• LA County Booster Seat Laws
• Table Reads, Rehearsals, Dialogue Coaching
• Schooling and Banking School via Zoom
• Labor Laws by State
• NY vs. CA Child Labor Laws Chart
• Questions About CA Labor Laws: 818-559-9797 ext 3
• Questions About Safety: 818-559-9797 ext 4
• Questions About Union Contracts: email [email protected], text 818-559-9797, or call 818-559-9797 ext 2

Education Codes

• California Education Code
• California School Directory

Child Abuse Reporting

• Report child abuse in LA County (or call 800-540-4000)
• Report child abuse in other counties in California
• Report child abuse in other states and territories

Dept. of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE)

• DLSE Information on Employing Minors
• Child Labor Law Booklet
• DLSE District Office Locations
• Report of Labor Law Violation Form

Contract Services Administrative Trust Fund (CSATF) Safety Bulletins

• CSATF Safety Bulletins
• CSATF Minors Performing Physical Activities
• CSATF Working With Infants
• CSATF Atmospheric Haze

SAG Guidelines

• SAG-AFTRA Contracts
• SAG-AFTRA Young Performers: CBA Section 50: Employment of Minors

Resources for Parents of Minors

• Get the 2025 Blue Book: Employment of Minors in the Entertainment Industry
• SAG / AFTRA Young Performers
• Young Performers Handbook
• Actor’s Fund Looking Ahead
• California High School Proficiency Exam
• Infants 15 days to 6 months old

Studio Teacher Resources

• Studio Teacher Requirements
• How to Obtain a Studio Teacher’s License
• Studio Teacher Application
• Motion Picture Industry Pension and Health Plan
• Dual Credential Sub List and Union Roster Placement/Inquiries (prospective union members click here)

Local 884 does not certify Studio Teachers. Use above links or contact DLSE for further information.

Local 884 does not accept employment applications from teachers.