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FINGERTIP GUIDE TO Youth Resources A program guide for Children, Teens and Parents Inclusion in this directory does not constitute endorsement of an agency, its programs, or the quality of its services; nor does exclusion imply an unfavorable judgement of the contribution an agency may be making to the community. The information presented in this directory was accurate at the time of printing. Changes in services and phone numbers may have occurred since the initial printing date of October 2009. 2 FINGERTIP GUIDE TO Youth Resources City of Fullerton 303 West Commonwealth Avenue Fullerton, CA 92832-1775 Compiled by the Department of Parks and Recreation Family and Senior Services Division 3 CITY OF FULLERTON CITY COUNCIL Office of the Mayor and City Council Mayor Don Bankhead Mayor Pro Tem, Pam Keller F. Richard Jones, M.D. Shawn Nelson Sharon Quirk-Silva Dear Fullerton Resident, The Fullerton City Council is pleased to provide you with this first edition of the Fingertip Guide to Youth Resources. The guide is designed to be a quick reference to the many services available to Fullerton’s children, teens and parents. The guide provides resources in the areas of after-school enrichment, education, gang prevention, parent support and teen centers. We are fortunate to have many valuable resources in our community, and hopefully this guide will be helpful to you and your family. If additional assistance is needed in locating the appropriate program or service, you many contact any of the following City offices: Fullerton Parks and Recreation 714-738-6575 Garnet Community Center 714-996-2574 Gilbert Community Center 714-773-1304 Richman Community Center 714-738-3146 Fullerton Main Library 714-738-6326 Hunt Branch Library 714-738-3122 Sincerely, Don Bankhead Mayor THE EDUCATION COMMUNITY 303 West Commonwealth Avenue, Fullerton, California 92832-1775 (714) 738-6311 • Fax (714) 738-6758 • [email protected] • www.ci.fullerton.ca.us 4 Table of Contents After School Enrichment . .6 Child Care . .7 Education . .8 Emergency Assistance (Food, Financial) . .9 Family Violence . .9 Gang Prevention / Intervention . .10 Health Care & Education . .11 Hotlines . .11 Job Training & Assistance . .12 Law Enforcement / Public Safety . .13 Legal Services . .14 Library Services . .14 Mental Health / Counseling . .15 Parent Support & Education . .16 Recreation . .17 Special Education . .18 Sports and Athletics . .18 Substance Abuse Prevention / Intervention . .19 Teen Centers / Clubs . .20 Teen Parent Support . .21 Volunteer Opportunities . .21 5 After School Enrichment Fullerton Parks and Recreation Richman Community Center 714-738-6575 714-738-3146 www.cityoffullerton.com www.cityoffullerton.com After School Education and Safety - Youth Achievers program provides ASES Program - No cost after school after school enrichment programs that programs offer homework assistance, include academic assistance, life skill educational enrichment, arts and development, health & fitness, outdoor recreational activities for leadership development and students ages 5-12 years old community service projects for attending Maple and Orangethorpe students in grades 1st-8th. Schools. “Playgrounds on the Go!” provides Fullerton Museum Center no-cost outdoor recreational 714738-3136 enrichment for students ages 5-12. www.cityoffullerton.com Provides no cost and some fee based Boys & Girls Club of Fullerton lessons, performances, tours and 714-871-1391 activities for youth and families in the www.boysgirlsfullerton.com areas of art and music. After school care, homework help and tutoring, arts, sports and recreation Garnet Community Center programs for school-age children 714-996-2574 www.cityoffullerton.com Fullerton School District GEMS Program 714-447-2858 Students ages 5-12 years old received www.fsd.k12.ca.us homework assistance and take part in After School Education and Safety - supervised recreation and skill ASES Program - No cost after school building activities. programs offer homework assistance, educational enrichment, arts and Gente Intelligente outdoor recreational activities for Students and their families are students ages 5-12 years old motivated towards academic success attending Raymond, Richman, Ladera through reaching learning experience Vista, Nicolas, Pacific Drive and and tutorial support. Woodcrest Schools. Gilbert Community Center Kidzone – Provides before and after 714-773-1304 school academic and recreational based childcare for students attending www.cityoffullerton.com Students ages 5-12 years old received Acacia, Beechwood, Fern Drive, Fisler, homework assistance and take part in Hermosa Drive, Rolling Hills and supervised recreation and skill Sunset Lane Schools. building activities. 6 GOALS Muckenthaler Cultural Center 714-956-4625 714-738-3328 www.goals.org www.themuck.org After school enrichment through No cost after school ceramics, fine athletics, learning and service. craft and visual art classes for school age children. North Orange County Family YMCA at the Richman Community Center Orangethorpe Learning Center 714-738-3146 714-526-8317 Youth Achievers program provides [email protected] after school enrichment programs that After school homework assistance for include academic assistance, life skill grades 1st – 8th. development, health & fitness, leadership development and community service projects for students in grades 1st-8th at the Richman Community Center. Child Care Boys & Girls Clubs of Fullerton Olive Crest – Family Preservation & 714-871-1391 Support www.boysgirlsfullerton.com Anaheim/Fullerton Family Resource Before and after school care for Center school-age children. 714-635-9040 Provides in-home outreach, Children’s Home Society counseling, parent education, self Childcare Resource and Referral help and support groups, child care, 714-543-2273 transportation, and respite care. Free information and referral to licensed child care facilities. Fullerton School District 714-447-2858 www.fsd.k12.ca.us Kidzone – Provides before and after school academic and recreational based childcare for students attending Acacia, Beechwood, Fern Drive, Fisler, Hermosa Drive, Rolling Hills and Sunset Lane Schools. 7 Education California State University Fullerton Fullerton Union High School District 657-278-2011 714-870-2800 www.fullerton.edu www.fjuhsd.k12.ca.us A public undergraduate and graduate Serves Fullerton students grades university; offers Bachelor’s and 9th-12th. Master’s degree. La Sierra High School Community Action Partnership of 714-447-7820 Orange County English as a second language, adult 714-532-3595 basic education, high school diploma, www.capoc.org citizenship and independent study English as a second language (ESL) classes; teen parent program. and continuation school for drop-outs. School of Continuing Education- Fullerton College NOCCCD 714-992-7000 714-808-4999 www.fullcoll.edu www.sce.ce.edu A public 2-year community college; Academic enrichment, music, art, offers A.A. and A.S. degree. dance, sports and computer classes available after school hours and Fullerton School District Saturdays. Classes are held at the 714-447-7400 Wilshire, Anaheim and Cypress campuses. Costs vary from $50 and www.fsd.k12.ca.us Serves Fullerton students grades K-8th. up. Fullerton Public Library Orange County Department of 714-738-6327 Education – ACCESS www.fullertonlibrary.org 714-966-4485 Offers on-line tutoring, workshops & Provides year-round alternative college information. education options through curriculum offerings aligned with local districts and within state guidelines. 8 Emergency Assistance (Food, Financial) Catholic Charities Fullerton Interfaith 714-668-1130 Emergency Service, Inc. www.ccoc.org 714-738-0255 Provides emergency assistance with www.fies.us rent, utilities, food and clothing. Provides food, transitional housing and support services to hungry, First Evangelical Free Church of homeless and less advantaged in Fullerton Good Samaritan Center primarily North Orange County. 714-529-5544 www.evfreefullerton.com Salvation Army Family Services Provides food, clothing and lodging to 714-384-0481 those in need. www.salvationarmyoc.org Provides emergency food, clothing, shelter referrals and disaster services. Family Violence CSP Community Service Program Olive Crest – Family Preservation & 800-799-7233 24 hour information line Support www.cspinc.org Anaheim/Fullerton Family Resource Provides assistance to victims of Center domestic violence; assist in preparation of paperwork necessary to 714-635-9040 obtain temporary restraining orders; Provides in-home outreach, crisis intervention counseling, counseling, parent education, self community referrals and court help and support groups, child care, support. transportation, and respite care. FACES - Family Assessment Counseling Western Youth Services Education Services 714-871-5646 www.westernyouthservices.org 714-879-9616 Provides counseling and mental health www.facescal.org services for youth up to 21 years old Provides counseling strategies and and their families. solutions for children of divorce and education to prevent family violence.. Victim/Witness –North Justice Center 714-773-4575 Provides support and encouragement to victim and witnesses of crimes. 9 Gang Prevention/ Intervention Garnet Community Center Boys & Girls Clubs of Fullerton 714-996-2574 Richman Teen Center www.cityoffullerton.com 714-992-2933 Provides a safe location for youth and www.boysgirlsfullerton.com teens to take part in activities and Provides a positive environment for