- Mama’s Neighborhood
- Harbor (424) 306-7200
- LAC-USC 9323) 897-6000
- Hubert Humphrey (323) 409-3000
- MLK (424) 338-1230
- Olive View (310) 404-2040
- Wilmington (310) 404-2040
- General Contact: 844-37-MAMAS
- Affordable healthcare, care coordination, prenatal classes, breastfeeding consultation. Followed through pregnancy and until 10 weeks postpartum, then they arrange for continuing women’s health and pediatric care.
- LA County Home Visiting Programs, eDirectory
- In-home parenting, education, counseling, support for pregnant women and children up to age 5.
- The Children’s Center of Antelope Valley: 661-949-1206, 45111 Fern Ave., Lancaster, CA 93534
- Child abuse prevention and treatment, clinical therapy, parent-child interaction therapy, support services for relatives/caregivers, transitional age youth peer support, re-entry services for justice-involved youth
- Nurse Family Partnership: Call or text: 844 637-6667
- In-Home Nursing Help:
- First-time mom’s who are pregnant 28 weeks or less and meet income and location requirements can get free home-visiting nurse for education and support until baby is 2 years old.
- Infant Feeding Support by Phone
- Mama Mentors, a team of lactation specialists and certified dietitians available to chat live, 8am-8pm (EST), M-F and 8am-4pm (EST), Sat and Sun.
- El Nido Family Centers
- Child abuse prevention, intervention and treatment, family source centers, business and tech academies, building stronger families, welcome baby, early head start, gang reduction and youth development, teen family services, select home visitation.
- Child and Family Guidance Center: 818-993-9311, Northridge, CA
- Bilingual, individual, family, group therapy, medication management, parent education, help with enrollment in medi-cal, intensive in-home case management, intensive in-home wraparound services for youth. Northpoint School for students grades 8-12 with behavioral issues.
- LA Care Grants for Single Mothers
- Grants for rent, utility bills, child care, education, medication, housing, medical bills, mortgages and more, application instructions on the website.
- The Catalyst Foundation: 661-948-8559, 44758 Elm Ave. Lancaster, CA 93534
- Individual and group therapy, experiential childhood abuse recovery workshops, women’s support group, PTSD groups, HIV/AIDS group, enrichment services including art therapy, aroma therapy, meditation, healthy living, creative quilting.
- Supportive housing, food, pet food, transportation, financial literacy/help with taxes and finances, eviction prevention, community garden
- Antelope Valley: Teen Family Services, 818-896-7776
- Los Angeles: Select Home Visitation, 213-335-3739
- Pacoima: Family Source Center, Parenting Classes, Teen Parent Family Services, GRYD, Cal-Learn, 818-896-7776
- Panorama City:
- Welcome Baby 818781-8120
- Select Home Visitation 818-781-8120
- Child Abuse Prevention Intervention and Treatment
- Teen Parent Family Services 818-574-3939
- Best Start Regional Network 818-921-7643
- South LA:
- Early Head Start 323-971-7360
- South West LA 323-998-0093
- Building Stronger Families 424-785-7908
- Cal Learn, Teen Family Services 323-752-0271
- Didi Hersch Mental Health Services: 888-807-7250, M-F 8:30-5pm (taking new clients for telehealth during COVID)
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255
- Locations:
- Culver City: 310-390-6612 (Walk-In Emergencies, MWF, 10am-2pm during COVID), telehealth open to new clients, 8:30am-5pm, M-F
- 10277 W. Olympic Blvd. LA: 424-362-2900 (Walk-In Emergencies, MWF, 10am-2pm during COVID)
- 1540 E. Colorado Blvd. Glendale: 818-244-7257 (Walk-In Emergencies, MWF, 10am-2pm during COVID)
- 323 N. Prairie Ave., Inglewood: 310-677-7808 (Walk-In Emergencies, MWF, 10am-2pm during COVID)
- 1233 S LaCienega Blvd. LA: 310-855-0031 (Walk-In Emergencies, MWF, 10am-2pm during COVID)
- 672 S. LaFayette Park Pl. Suite 6, LA: 213-381-3626 (telehealth only during COVID)
- 2000 E. 4th St. Suite 201, Santa Ana: 714-547-0885 (telehealth only during COVID)
- 1328 W. Manchester Ave. LA: 323-778-9593 (telehealth only during COVID)
- Specialize in treating patients with suicidal ideation or past attempts. Assessment and treatment for substance use for teens and adults, program for mothers with dual diagnosis to live with their children at the treatment center for up to 6 months. Teen substance use prevention program – education/support/mentoring. Crisis, residential and outpatient psychiatric care including therapy and medication management. Intensive services including transition back into work force.
- Ettie Lee Youth and Family Services: 909-620-2521, Pomona, CA
- Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Programs, Residential services:
- Foster Care and Adoption Intensive Treatment: 626-967-5082, Covina, CA
- Main Office 626-960-4861, Baldwin Park, CA
- Individual and group therapy for patients ages 2-21, therapeutic behavior services, medication evaluation and management, treatment for substance use disorders, assistance with emancipation, foster and adoptive parent resources/support, transitional housing, wraparound services, child nutrition program.
- The Children’s Collective, Inc.: 310-733-4388, 8616 La Tijera Blvd., suite 100, LA
- Developmental, prevention and early intervention services for children ages 0-5, mental health services for individuals and families including behavioral assessments and therapy. Trauma-focused. Food and nutrition education. After-school (arts, rec and sports) programs and summer programs for children ages 7-13, men’s basketball and fitness leagues. Case management, family counseling, resources and referrals for health, legal, housing, child care, utilities, support and referral services for high-risk pregnant/parenting AA women and their infants. Parenting. Employment training, advocacy. Adult ed, ESL, financial literacy, citizenship. Computer lab and library. Free tax prep support. Gang violence prevention.
- The Children’s Institute: 213-260-7600, 2121 W. Temple St., LA
- Project Fatherhood – parenting skills and support for fathers, support for families involved in the juvenile justice system, preparation for college and employment for transitional-age youth, counseling for children, teens, adults.
- East Rancho Dominguez Community Center: 310-603-7401, 310-223-0018, 15116 South Atlantic Ave. Compton, CA 90221, M-F 8am-5pm
- Food pantry, utility assistance, toy loan program, outreach, computer access, information and referral services, career center
- TLC Family Resource Center: 562-904-3577, 13220 Bellflower Blvd. Downey, CA 90242, email: tic@dusd.net, Walk-in, M-F 8am-3:30pm
- Programs for teens in crisis, parental education, food and clothing, backpacks and, school supplies, counseling and grief support groups, referral services, homeless support, low-cost health insurance enrollment and health services
- ACT/PFF Shields for Families: 323-242-5000
- Serving the South Los Angeles Community, offices in LA and Compton
- Welcome Baby Program: pregnant and parenting women and their children, 0-5 for women who deliver at St. Francis Medical Center, Centinela Hospital, and Martin Luther King Community Hospital.
- Home Visitation Program: at-risk pregnant and parenting women and their children, 0-18 months
- Healthy Start for 0-18 months.
- Child Development Centers, ages 0-5
- 6 family resource centers for high risk families referred by DCFS, for foster families with children from age 0-21, case management, counseling, psychotherapy, crisis intervention, education on health/life skills, support services.
- Youth services, ages 6-18 – academic enrichment, tutoring, case management, social skills development, recreational services, mental health counseling.
- College Bridge Academy in Compton and Watts for students gr. 9-12 who have dropped out of school or been suspended.
- Adult vocational services
- Re-entry services
- Housing services
- DUI/DV and anger management services (court-ordered)
- Eastmont Community Center: 323-726-7998, 701 S. Hoefner, Ave., East Los Angeles CA 90022, M-Th 8:30-5:30, F 8:30-12:30
- Educational and after-school programs in English and Spanish (Volunteers of America Child Development Center) targeting at-risk youth, gr. 1-4 (tutoring, help with homework, mentoring, help with reading), early Head Start, citizenship classes, ESL, food assistance, food stamps, translation of forms and tax assistance for Spanish speakers, thrift store (emergency clothing and clothing vouchers), help with employment and legal issues, youth recreation, women’s fitness/exercise, community garden, mobile medical clinic.
- International Institute of Los Angeles: 1-323-224-3800, 3845 Selig Place, LA CA 90031
- Child development, immigration legal services, assistance to local families with housing and enrollment of children into school, childcare and assistance with payment for childcare, child nutrition program, transportation assistance and fare subsidies.
- Long Beach Multi-Service Center: 562-570-4500, 1301 W. 12th St. Long Beach, CA 90813, M,T, W, F 8-4pm, Th 8-2pm
- Website has resources for maternal-child health, adult and teen health, assistance with Medi-Cal and financial assistance, homeless services, available food pantries in Long Beach.
- Karsh Family Services: 213-401-4651. Call to confirm supplies are available. 3750 W. 6th St. LA, 90020, or email: info@karshcenter.org
- M, F 9-5, T-Th 8:30-5, Sun 8am-10am
- Diapers, wipes, clothes for children birth to 12 years. Picture ID required.
- Early Childhood Family Support Program: for families of children under 5. Workshops twice a month on importance of play, caretaker wellness, safety. English and Spanish.
- ECFSP Workshop Flyer- English and Spanish
- Diaper Distribution Flyer -English and Spanish.
- Community Enrichment Group: weekly group for parents and children to participate in art, movement, PE, free play. Parents meet parents and gain support and resources.
- Call Maritza Rosales: 323-953-7356, X486
- NOTE:DURING COVID crisis: diapers and bags of food available on Wednesdays only by appointment. Call 213-401-4651 or email info@karshcenter.org, M-F 8:30-5pm. The food pantry is open from 7:30am to 9:30am on Sundays.
- Harbor Pregnancy Help Center: 310-518-4135, 705 W. Pacific Coast Hwy, Wilmington CA 90744, M-F, 11am-5pm
- Baby supplies, clothes, diapers, formula, information, referrals, help securing health coverage.
- Grace Resources: 661-940-5272, 45134 Sierra Hwy. Lancaster, CA 93534
- Monday-Friday from 9am-4pm, closed for lunch: 11:30am-12:30pm
- Food Pantry, hot meals, infant needs (diapers, baby food, formula, clothing), hygiene kits, clothing, classes: adult literacy, anger management, communication, parenting
- Care net Women’s Resource Center: 661-729-4277, 44733 10th St. West, Lancaster, CA 93534, Mon-Th, 10am-5pm, Fri. 11am-5pm.
- Supplies for mother and baby through pregnancy and until child is 2 years old.
- Assistance League of Southern California – Foster Children’s Resource Center: 323-469-1973, 826 Cole Ave. LA, CA 90038., M-F 9am-5pm.
- Baby supplies for new, low-income parents (including diapers, wipes, tubs, clothing)
- Los Angeles Opportunity Youth Collaborative: 213-368-6010, 3333 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 550, LA, or email connect@laoyc.org
- Partners with multiple community organizations to provide parenting resources, education on early childhood and parenting, housing resources (shelter, transitional and permanent supportive), support for transportation, food, phones, legal services, help with taxes, reproductive health resources, links to Planned Parenthood and WIC, referrals to doctors, dentists, vision, substance abuse, mental health counseling, advocacy for medi-cal eligibility, academic counseling, free books/laptops, financial aid grants and scholarships career opportunities for transitional age youth, links for youth to employers. Tutoring and test prep for K-12, advocacy, college prep.
- Hillsides: 323-274-3075 (Central intake number)
- Locations: LA, Pasadena, Baldwin Park, Glendale, Burbank, Palmdale
- Partners with community organization and schools throughout LA county to offer at-risk families and children counseling, parenting classes, mental health support and resources, residential and day school for children who cannot live at home, who have suffered trauma or have severe emotional, psychological and behavioral challenges, grades K-12. In-home services for newborn to 21. Services for transitional youth including providing former foster youth with affordable housing, help with employment.
- Project ABC for Early Development
- Community-based mental health programs for infants and children through age 4 (affiliated with mental health centers in Long Beach and Torrance). Website has educational handouts and videos for parents on many parenting topics in English and Spanish. Information about everything from breastfeeding to the importance of interaction with your child, to school readiness.
- Parents Helping Parents: under “support” and see “Calendar” for group times.
- Parent support groups for parents of children/teens with anxiety and mood disorders, Autism Speaks Series, Special Needs Parenting group, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Parent Support Group, Japanese support group, Parents of Adult Children with Developmental Disabilities Support Group, parents of Neurodiverse College/Career Young Adults Support Group, Paths to Positive Adulting, Parent Support Group, BFF project – fostering friendships among people with Autism or developmental disabilities, and a creativity workshop.
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