• Latino Resource Organization: 424-293-8297, 1645 Corinth Ave. #112, Los Angeles
    • Offers human services to enhance asset building and self-sufficiency, safety net social services, academic enrichment and college prep for youth.
  • El Nido Family Source Center: 323-998-0093
    • DURING COVID: 213-290-0370
    • Counseling, cultural activities, tutoring and literacy, community events, parent circles, parent support and advocacy for parents of children 0-5.
  • Catholic Charities
    • Locations:
      • 1531 James M. Wood Blvd. LA, 213-251-3411
      • St. Margaret’s Center, 10217 Inglewood Ave., Lennox, 310-672-2208
      • Immigration and Refugee Services, 4322 San Fernando Rd., Glendale, 213-318-5711
      • Support and advocacy for immigrants, help with legalizing residency, reuniting families.
  • Child Development Institute (CDI): 818-888-4559
    • Main office: 6340 Variel Ave. Suite A, Woodland Hills, CA
    • Special education attorney available for free consultation to assist parents in advocating for their child. Early intervention and therapeutic services, free early learning center for children 0-6 and their families. Free developmental screenings on 3rd saturday of the month (autism screenings and screen for developmental and mental health issues) with linkage to appropriate resources.
  • 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.
  • The Children’s Collective, Inc.: , 310-733-43888616 La Tijera Blvd., suite 100, LA
    • Resources and referrals for health, legal, housing, child care, utilities plus mental health, developmental assessment, behavioral counseling, parenting,advocacy, after school programs,employment training, ESL, computer lab, literacy and citizenship
  • 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.
  • NLSLA (Neigborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles)
    • General Help Line: 1-800-433-6251
    • Health Help Line: 1-800-896-3202
    • or apply for help online
    • Help with access to free health care for uninsured and other health insurance-related issues, housing and financial issues, barriers to employment and education, family issues, custody and domestic violence, advocacy for immigrants, people with low income and disabilities.
  • Legal Aid Foundation of LA: 800-399-4529 for non-urgent issues or 213-235-0060 for urgent issues during COVID
    • Domestic Violence Clinics: 800-399-4529, X8097
    • Spanish-speaking help available.
    • Help with employment issues, tenant protections, evictions/defense/housing, government benefits, stimulus payments, domestic violence, immigration, commercial tenants, student loans.
  • MLCP-LA
    • For questions, email WPC-LA@dhs.lacounty.gov
    • The medical-Legal Community Partnership links lawyers to healthcare teams throughout LA county. Need to be referred through LA Care management team. Legal assistance with general law enforcement, housing, benefits, conservatorship, educational services, consumer matters and immigration.
  • Immigration Center for Women and Children: 213-614-1165, 634 S. Spring St. Suite 727, LA
    • Services for immigrant victims of trafficking and violence (including domestic violence and sexual assault). Help obtaining visas, help leaving abusive relationships and petitioning for independent immigration status. Assistance for undocumented children who have been abused, abandoned or neglected to become legal permanent residents, help with obtaining legal guardianship.

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