Youth Policy Institute (YPI) 213-688-2802

CD 11 Resources Fall 2015

After school program, homework help, sports,

Los Angeles Family Housing – North Hollywood 818-982-4091

Homeless shelter for families, supplies, food, help transitioning to homes

MEND – Meet Each Need with Dignity – Pacoima 818-686-7365 or 818-896-0246

Food bank, clothing, education, computers, work readiness, medical services, free services

Boys and Girls Club – Pacoima 818-896-5261

Programs for children, learning center, library, computers, arts, games, sports, playground, afterschool programs $24 per year

Sylmar Public Library - 818-367-6102

Classes for children, yoga, story telling, teen councils, immigrant rights, computers, information, book sales, internet classes, etc.

WIC all over the valley 818-361-7541 800-313-4WIC

Offers food and nutritional information for low income families, breast feeding classes Child Care Resource Center – Chatsworth 818-717-1000

Educational activities for parents and workforce, family child care, library, technical support, resource and referral for parents looking for child care, alternate payment program, Head Start, Early Head Start, school readiness, literacy program, advocacy

Integrated Teacher Education Program (ITEP) Northridge (CSUN 818-667-3300)

Teacher preparation program at CSUN for elementary and special needs, B.A. through credential

First5 California 916-263-1050

Education for parents and teachers with children birth – five years. Websites, child development resources

Los Angeles Public Library Granada Hills 818-368-5687

Services for teachers, online data bases, live homework help, tutoring, free computer classes, adult reading classes, health workshops and referrals

LA Care Family Resource Center Pacoima 213-438-5497

Free classes, diabetes, exercise classes, free CPR First Aid, dance classes, free child care while attending classes

Safe Urban Bicycling – 213-629-2142 626-453-3700 Free bicycle service and classes for children 14 years and older, free helmets and bicycle lights METRO

San Fernando Parks and Recreation main number 818-898-1290

Provides services for adults and children, classes, sports, after school programs, day camps, summer programs, teen volunteer program, exercise for adults, pool

GRYD: Gang Prevention and Youth Development (through El Nido) Pacoima

818-216-0574

Parents must volunteer, parent support groups, classes for children, computers, resources to keep the children off the streets ages 10-15

LAPD Cadets Leadership Academy 818-838-9800

Program for children who may be at risk, (behavior) gang prevention, cadet training, may lead to career in law enforcement

El Nido Services 818-896-7776 (Pacoima)

Mental health services, Parenting classes, literacy, academic support, tutoring, support groups, counseling, adult education, family support, sliding scale or free

Neighborhood Legal Services Pacoima 800-433-6251

Domestic violence, legal issues and services, welfare, immigration

For low income families California Science Center 323-724-3623

Free admission, displays and exhibits, interactive, space shuttle,

Discover Cube 818-686-2823 Sylmar/Lakeview Terrace

Interactive science museum

$10 admission