RESOURCE GUIDE
Local organizations provide help for parents, children
Parent Education CRYSTAL STAIRS 5110 Goldleaf Circle # 150, Los Angeles, CA 90056 323.299.8998 crystalstairs.org
Helping a parent find child care, training child care providers on how to nurture and educate young children, helping parents and providers bridge the affordability gap with child care subsidies, and teaching a child to use a computer are just part of what we do. We help families to succeed, children to learn, and childcare providers to be competent, confident caregivers.
Ages: Parent, caregiver education
EL NIDO 10200 Sepulveda Boulevard, Suite 350, Mission Hills, CA 91345 818.830.3646 elnidofamilycenters.org
El Nido has created a neighborhood center that offers a variety of resources for parents and families. The Parent Education Program teaches parents, in a culturally appropriate manner, information about child development, loving discipline methods, strategies for promoting school success and effective communication. Parents share their experiences with one another, gain support and learn new ideas from their peers. The program is offered in Mission Hills and Pacoima.
Ages: All ages, parent education
MOTHER’S CLUB 980 N. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena, CA 91103 626.792.2687 mothersclub.org Mother’s Club has developed a two- generation learning model built on the guiding principle that in order for significant, long- term change to occur within a family, you must educate both parent and child together. Advocates reach out to families and provide parenting and adult education, social support and early childhood education to their young children.
Ages: 0- 5 SOUTH CENTRAL LAMP 892 E. 48th St., Los Angeles, CA 90011 323.234.1471 southcentrallamp.org
South Central LAMP offers educational programs like parenting classes to help parents develop in their role as their child’s first teacher and best advocate. Their Three-Year Family Literacy Program takes a holistic approach to developing important. Additionally, they offer English as a Second Language Program for beginner through intermediate levels. The ESL classes respect the student’s native language, while developing English skills to equip students with the language proficiency necessary to participate fully in society and support and advocate for their children.
Ages: 0- 3, parent education
Preschool and Kindergarten MAR VISTA FAMILY CENTER PRESCHOOL 5075 S. Slauson Ave, Culver City, CA 90230 310.390.9607 marvistafc.org
The Mar Vista Family Center Preschool provides low- income families with a comprehensive program that ensures each child receives the necessary support to excel academically and developmentally. The curriculum includes a comprehensive school- readiness program that involves art, science, dramatic play, physical exercise, music, literacy and storytelling. Preschool graduates, who typically go on to attend Mar Vista’s after- school and community programs, later become skilled and articulate youth and community leaders.
Ages: 5+
PROYECTO PASTORAL 135, 135 N. Mission Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90033 323.881.0018 proyectopastoral.org
Proyecto Pastoral’s Early Childhood Education Centers include two sites, Centro de Alegria and La Guarderia. They provide free to low- cost early education and preschool services for more than 100 children ages 18 months to 5 years in the Boyle Heights community. Their developmentally appropriate and culturally sensitive lessons and activities encourage children to explore, problem solve, and work independently and in groups, develop and expand vocabulary, and develop early literacy and math skills.
Ages: 18 months- 5
Community Groups ABRIENDO PUERTAS/ OPENING DOORS 1000 N. Alameda St. # 240, Los Angeles, CA 90012 213.346.3216 ap- od. org
Abriendo Puertas/ Opening Doors engages parents in lessons that draw from real- life experiences, incorporate data about local schools and communities and focus on helping Latino parents understand their important role in the development of and long- term impact on their children’s educational outcomes.
Ages: 0- 5, parent education
KOREATOWN YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTER 3727 W. 6th St. # 300, Los Angeles, CA 90020 213.365.7400 kyccla.org
The Koreatown Youth and Community Center offers after- school programming for elementary, middle and high school students at two locations — on the eastern and western edges of Koreatown. Class offerings include dance, acting, cooking, gardening, writing, science and art. There is a low- cost tuition for some programs.
MEXICAN AMERICAN OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION Multiple locations in Los Angeles County maof. org Mexican American Opportunity Foundation provides comprehensive Child Care and Development services to children in its service area. Our centers use the High Scope Curriculum to create a nurturing environment that promotes the development of physical, mental, cognitive and social skills. Children benefit from coordinated parent involvement and social services that enhance their development. RICHSTONE 13634 Cordary Ave., Hawthorne, CA 90250 310.970.1921 richstonefamily.org
The Richstone Family Center hosts many programs to help improve the lives of families in south Los Angeles. Their Academic Lifelong Learning program provides daily homework help, learning opportunities and enrichment activities to students enrolled in the program at elementary and middle schools in the Hawthorne School District. The Juntos Project offers individual, group and family counseling, as well as parenting classes and support at schools within the Lennox School District. Home visitors provide resources and support to parents and their children ages 0- 5, living within the Lawndale community, to better prepare them for school and beyond.
Ages: 0- 13
WESTSIDE CHILDREN’S CENTER 12120 Wagner St., Culver City, CA 90230 310.846.4100 westsidechildren.org
Westside Children’s Center’s high- quality early education programs serve more than 400 at- risk children from very- low income families in southwest Los Angeles. The center contracts with the State of California to provide early education services to toddlers and preschoolers as well as with the federal government to provide Early Head Start services to pregnant women and families with very young children.
Ages: 0- 5
Other Services 826LA 12515 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90066 310.915.0200 826la. org
826LA provides a free programming designed to challenge and enchant while strengthening writing skills. Four days a week during the school year, students can take advantage of one- on- one tutoring in all subject areas. Reading — silent and aloud — is a standard part of every student’s experience in this program. Through 826LA’s Young Authors’ Book Project, students learn to write and revise up to ten drafts of an essay or story under the guidance of a professional editor and make decisions about the final publication.
Ages: 6- 18
ZERO TO THREE 350 S. Bixel St. # 150, Los Angeles, CA 90017 213.481.7279 zerotothree.org
ZERO TO THREE is a national nonprofit organization that provides parents, professionals and policymakers the knowledge and the know- how to nurture early development. Families can take advantage of childcare, family and neighbor care programs and a web- based interactive learning tool designed to help parents and caregivers support their young children’s early learning. The site includes age- based information on how children develop language and literacy skills, thinking skills, self- confidence and self- control, which are critical to later school success.
Ages: 0- 3
LOS ANGELES UNIFIED PRESCHOOL 888 S. Figueroa St. # 800, Los Angeles, CA 90017 213.416.1200 laup.net
LAUP has a commitment to increasing preschool access and affordability in Los Angeles. Their Parent Ambassador Program provides parents with the training, tools and materials they need to advocate for their child and on behalf of all children who do not have access to a high- quality preschool program. The Child Signature Program prepares children at greatest risk to enter kindergarten with the skills to be successful with a focus on language, literacy, early math skills, and also social and emotional development.
Ages: 5+
PATHWAYS 3550 W. Sixth St., Suite 500 213.427.2701 pathwaysla.org
Pathways provides childcare, childcare information and referral, childcare subsidies and services for children with developmental disabilities. Some services have geographic restrictions.
Ages: All ages