Transitional-Age Resources

  • 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
  • Star View Community Services: All Referrals: 888-5335-3288 (p), 562-988-9293 (f)
    • Main office: Long Beach: 1501 Hughes Way, Suite 150, Long Beach.
    • Satellites: Torrance, Compton, Carson, Downtown LA, Bellflower, El Monte, Reseda
    • Mental Health inpatient, outpatient, acute and residential services, medication management, wraparound support and services for youth who have been incarcerated, family preservation, mentoring, resource and career centers
  • East Rancho Dominguez Service Center: 310-603-7401, 15116 South Atlantic Ave. Compton, CA90221
    • Educational advocacy for homeless children/youth, school-based services like case management, counseling mentoring
  • Providence Community Services: 661-341-3900
    • DHS Mental Health clinic for children and transitional-age youth
  • Penny Lane Centers
    • Mental health services, Intensive services, residential, transitional housing, permanent affordable housing, foster care/adoption
    • North Hills: 818-892-3423
    • Antelope Valley: 661-266-4783
    • Commerce: 323-318-9960
    • Lancaster: 661-206-6295
    • North Hollywood:818-894-3384
    • Palmdale:661-274-0770
  • 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.
    • 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 818-781-8120
      • 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
  • 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)
  • Mental Health America of Los Angeles
    • Mental health care, benefits and income services, psychiatry and medication management, housing services, linkage to treatment for substance use services, employment and vocational services, transitional age youth services, wellness, resilience and life skills programs.
    • Long Beach: 456 Elm St. Long Beach, 562-437-6717
    • Antelope Valley:506 W. Jackman St., Lancaster, 661-726-2850
  • Valley Family Center: 818-365-8588, 302 S. Brand Blvd., San Fernando, CA 91340, M-TH 9am-8pm, F 9am-2pm
    • Court and DCFS approved individual, couples, adolescent, family therapy, play therapy. Group therapy, groups for survivors of domestic abuse, groups for perpetrators, groups for non-offending parent in household with sexual abuse. Individual and group tutoring and support for school-aged children being bullied or struggling in school for other reasons.
  • San Fernando Valley Community Mental Health Center: 818-901-4830, Van Nuys, CA, M-F 8am-5pm
    • Individual, couples, group and family counseling for children, teens, adults. Substance use treatment, domestic violence treatment, crisis intervention, intensive day treatment programs, medication management, selective housing for homeless, chronically mentally ill. Re-entry from juvenile justice system.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Covenant House, California: 323-461-3131, 24/7 hotline, 1325 N. Western Ave. LA, CA 90027, or email info@covenanthousecalifornia.org
    • Shelter, case management services, transitional living and permanent supportive housing for homeless and trafficked youth.
  • Children of the Night, Shelter and Hotline: 1-800-551-1300, 24/7. Located in Van Nuys, CA
    • Hotline, shelter and case management for homeless and trafficked youth.
  • The Karsh Center: 213-401-4651. 3750 W. 6th St. LA, 90020. Call to confirm supplies are available or email: info@karshcenter.org
    • M, F 9-5, T-Th 8:30-5, Sun 8am-10am
    • Food, supplies (diapers, wipes, baby/children’s clothes), parenting support and play groups, ESL, legal aid, tax assistance, computers and printer available for researching employment and educational opportunities, free books available in English, Spanish, Korean – 1 book, each visit, visits unlimited.
  • Grace Resources: 661-940-5272, 45134 Sierra Hwy. Lancaster, CA 93534
    • During COVID Crisis: groceries distributed at 10am and 1pm on Tues. and Thurs. for English- speakers, Wed. at 10am for Spanish-speakers. Arrive 10-15 minutes early, bring ID. Other services: 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
  • Hathaway Sycamores Child and Family Services: 1-844-222-2377, referrals@hscfs.org
    • Locations: Pasadena, Altadena, Covina, Commerce, Lancaster, LA, Pacoima
    • Wraparound services, treatment for co-occurring disorders, outpatient mental health services, medication management, home-based services, therapeutic behavioral services, residential, family center, learning lab (social skills, tutoring, SAT prep, computer lab, enrichment programs during school breaks), transitional independent living, school-based services, transitional independent living, foster care and adoption services, intensive treatment foster care, advocacy services
  • Los Angeles Opportunity Youth Collaborative: 213-738-6194
    • Enhanced Emergency Shelter Program (EESP)
    • Services for ages 18-25, homeless or at-risk for homelessness. Seriously emotionally disturbed and/or severely persistently mentally ill. Meals, toiletries, case management, linkage to services, mental health services, transportation, assistance with transitional or permanent housing. Length of stay up to 36 nights.
  • Big Brothers/Big Sisters Mentoring Programs, Greater LA: 213-213-2400 or email info@bbbsla.org
    • Agency matches a child with a caring adult mentor, and supports the relationship with trained case managers. Open to children ages 6-18 years old. Community, school and workplace mentoring. The agency has additional programs for children who have a parent that is currently incarcerated. The Agency also serves children in a foster home (not a group home). Program is FREE. Agency serves all of LA County.
  • Boys and Girls Clubs of LA: 310-833-1322
  • Casa LA
    • Maine office, Monterey Park: 323-859-2888
    • Antelope Valley Office: 661-723-2219
    • Advocacy and support for children 0 through 21 who live in LA and have an open juvenile dependency case (foster care), and concern about developmental, medical or educational needs. Educational rights holders and developmental services decision makers available. Mentors also help with permanency, support in pursuing college and career training for transitional-age youth.
  • YMCA
    • Locations:
      • Downey:562 862 4201
      • Lancaster:661 723 9622
      • W. 3rd St., LA: 213 427 9622 (and multiple sites throughout LA).
    • Childcare, after-school programs, swim lessons, youth sports, family activities, youth civic engagement.
    • Financial assistance is available for membership fee – you will needs pay stub, tax return and social security number.
  • 826LA
    • Echo Park: 213-413-3388
    • Mar Vista: 310-915-0200
    • Volunteer matched tutoring, work-shops, field-trips for students ages 6-18.
  • KYDS (Keep Youth Doing Something): 818-908-2029, Van Nuys, CA, or email info@kydsinc.org
    • Free school-based and after-school program offering for kids 4-18 in LA county including arts/crafts/sports/drama and homework help.
  • After-School All-Stars, LA: 213-232-0123, Wilshire Blvd, LA CA, or email info@la-allstars.org
    • Free programs for kids, K-12th grade in LA County, including academic and homework support, visual and performing arts, health/fitness/nutrition, youth leadership.
  • Inside Out Community Arts: 310-397-8820, Venice, CA
  • Archdiocesan Youth Employment Services: 213-241-9723
    • For transitional age youth (16-24)
    • Year-long paid internship/training in construction plus GED completion. Begins with boot camp. Once completed, AYE works to place participants with local construction companies. Transportation available for participants.
  • 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.
  • Los Angeles Public Library (LAPL)
    • https://www.lapl.org/teens
    • Offers a variety of free services online. All students in Los Angeles Unified School District are automatically issued a library card and can look up their number online even without having a physical card. Online test prep is available for standardized tests. Free online tutoring is available M-F 11am-11pm for all grades and levels. Offers online storytime for young children and an online kindergarten readiness program. Access to e-books and audiobooks.
  • Center for Transgender Youth, CHLA: 323-361-5372, 4650 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, 90027, or email ctyhd@chla.usc.edu
    • Gender-affirming medical care, access to prep, counseling and support, family counseling, resources, sexual health education, peer support groups
  • 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.
  • Parents Helping Parents: BFF group friendships among people with Autism or developmental disabilities. For calendar of events, go under “support” and “calendar” on website. NOTE: under eLearning on the website, there are short videos for parents on tons of topics from creating a healthy diet for a child who is a picky-eater, to coping with parenting a child with developmental disabilities.

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