*Thank you to The County of Los Angeles Department of Children and Family Services and LACOE for links to these resources 

PARENT RESOURCES 

• SPIRITT FREE weekly virtual parent workshops regarding family violence prevention & stages of grief and loss- Flyer/ Folleto- Click Here / Clic Aqui  

• LA County Library - For more online activities and programs, please visit: https://lacountylibrary.org/virtual-pr…/

o   Parenting Tips- Positive Parenting Program librarians are here to help with your parenting concerns - from tantrums to language development to balancing work and family. Request a personalized phone consultation by visiting https://colapl.wufoo.com/forms/request-for-positive-parenting-tips-and-strategies/ 

• • FAFSA Update – Right before the break, new legislation was passed regarding FAFSA.  Please check out the legislation information here:  https://www.schoolhouseconnection.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/New-FAFSA-Policies-for-Homeless-and-Foster-Youth-.pdf 

  • New Book written by Diane Nilan called "Dismazed and Driven - My Look at Family Homelessness in America".  Check out more about the book and Diane's work here:  https://lareviewofbooks.org/article/making-the-invisible-visible-an-interview-with-housing-activist-diane-nilan/

  • Peer Resource Center has online support groups and a calendar for the month of February found here.

DOMESTIC / INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE 

• Penny Lane Domestic Violence (DV) CARES Program; open to all LA County community members affected by DV and COVID. Flyer- Click Here

• Children's Bureau is offering Domestic Violence Support Services for those who have experienced violence. Eligible participants have to be in one of the programs listed: CalWORKS, GAIN, General Relief (GR) and/or General Relief Opportunities for Work (GROW). For more information contact 714-785-9525 or email at DVSupport@all4kids.org.

• Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Office of Women's Health provides of list of Domestic Violence Shelter Hotlines that can be found here.

HOUSING 

• Volunteers of America, Los Angeles- If you know anyone between the ages of 18-24 years old and is in need of housing assistance, please share this information with them. Flyer- Click Here  

• The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors launched Stay Housed L.A. County, a countywide initiative to provide legal assistance and support for tenants facing eviction amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Contact our rent counselors for more info: Call (833) 223-RENT (7368) OR email rent@dcba.lacounty.gov . Website- Click Here // Moratorium- Click Here  

• The Department of Public Services is offering Emergency Assitance to Prevent Eviction (EAPE) for CalWORKS Families. If you owe back rent and/or utilities, the EAPE may be able to help. First-time applicants may receive up to $5,000 to pay back rent and/or utilities. To submit an application, access the form HERE and contact the Customer Service Center at this link. 

PUBLIC HEALTH

• LA Care/ Blue Shield of California - Free Flu shot clinics throughout LA County. You do not have to be a Plan member to participate. First come, first served.  Flyer- Click Here // Folleto- Clic Aqui  

• Beginning this month of October, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and LA County Library will offer free flu vaccines to those 6 months of age and older at select Library locations throughout the County. Don't miss out on this opportunity. CLICK HERE to learn more.

• High Desert Medical Group is hosting Virtual Health Education and Exercise classes. For more information contact the Health Education Department at 661-951-3375 or email at hdmghealthed@hdmg.net.

• Hathaway-Sycamores Child and Family Services provide a broad range of services to meet your individual needs. Click here to find out more. 

EMPLOYMENT / WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT 

• Hub Cities- AJCC- assist individuals who were formerly incarcerated transition into employment by providing job search/placement assistance, customized training, job readiness workshops, supportive service and Transitional employment opportunities. Flyer- Click Here   

EDUCATION  

• HUMAN SERVICES ASSOCIATION- Looking for help getting your child ready for kindergarten? Our early childhood education programs are now enrolling! We provide high-quality education from qualified teachers who will help prepare your child to succeed at school. Our comprehensive services also include healthy snacks and meals, health screenings, referrals to other community resources, and more! All these services are completely FREE and provided safely and professionally. Contact us today at (323) 513-0594 ext. 400 to learn more and enroll your child.  Flyer- Click Here // Folleto- Clic Aqui  

• Did you know that LA County Library cardholders have access to real online tutors every day from 1 - 10 pm for FREE from Brainfuse.  All you need is your LA County Library card, pin number, and an internet connection.  All ages welcomed!   Flyer- Click Here

*Thank you  to The County of Los Angeles Department of Children and Family Services and LACOE for links to these resources 

MORE COMMUNITY RESOURCES 

Food Banks and Community Based Resources * 

St. Mary’s Place:  Meals for all. No ID needed. Meals to be picked-up at Parish hall.  7215 Newlin Avenue, Whittier, CA. 90602  Hours: Saturdays, 10 a.m  More info: Call 562-698-0107

Digital Whittier Library Card

How to Apply for Unemployment 

Los Angeles County Domestic Violence Safety Plan Hotline: 1-800-978-3600

More Domestic Violence Resources*

Community Legal Aid  1-800-834-5001   Provide free legal assistance to low income people, focusing on: family law, housing, health, safety and protection, immigration, domestic violence and elder abuse

Penny Lane Transitional Youth Services

CASA Youth Services: Crisis Shelter and family services for youth

Chirp LA

Volunteers of America Youth Street Outreach program and Youth Street Outreach Referral form

The LACDMH program enriches lives through partnerships designed to strengthen the community's capacity to support recovery and resiliency. Click Here to find out more. 

Click Here to find out more about the American Indian Counseling Center.

Rio Hondo Community Mental Health Brochure

Royal Family Mental Health Center Brochure

Service 7 Mental Health Resources

San Antonio Family Center Brochure 

*Thank you Whittier Union High School District, LA County Department of Mental Health, and  LACOE for links to these resources