Antelope Valley Region Community Resource Guide About Us

The National Center for Youth Law envisions a future where Using this Resource Guide each and every young person in foster care, experiencing In support of this vision, we have compiled a Community homelessness, or under the jurisdiction of probation, grad- Resource Guide of available programming and services for uates from high school with a wide array of possibilities for young people in the Antelope Valley. This guide can be uti- their future. We join in solidarity with a growing movement lized by community members or service providers to connect across the country to ensure equitable opportunities and young people, especially those in foster care, with programs, outcomes for ALL young people. services, and other community resources. Resources are To achieve this shared vision, it is imperative that leaders categorized by type and may appear more than once through- from multiple public systems – child welfare, education, men- out the Community Resource Guide, in each of the relevant tal health, probation, judicial agencies, and the rich landscape service categories. of community organizations – band together with persistence Recognizing the fluidity in available programming and ser- and collaboration to build the conditions under which: vices, this Community Resource Guide will exist electronically • Children and youth are engaged in learning, empowered and can be continually updated for ongoing accuracy. to create futures they are excited about, and have cham- pions in their corner for the long run. • Parents, family members, mentors, and other trusted adults are fully invested in their role as education cham- pions and are consistently and meaningfully supported. • System and community leaders collaborate deeply on a shared vision that lifts up the voices of young people and helps realize equitable opportunities and outcomes for all students. • Professionals working directly with young people in sup- port of their education are appreciated, supported, and connected with one another.

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Access Service is provided within 3/4 mile on either side of a fixed EOPS & CARE Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) is a route bus or rail line. Access Paratransit operates seven days California Community College program to assist educationally a week, 24 hours of the day in most areas of Los Angeles disadvantaged students with financial need who want to County. It is a shared ride service that is curb-to-curb and attend college. The Antelope Valley College EOPS program utilizes a fleet of small buses, mini-vans and taxis. Fares receives state and district funds to recruit, enroll, and support are distance-based and range from $2.75 to $3.50 for each these students that may not otherwise seek higher education. one-way trip. One-on-one counseling, early registration, tutoring, grants, Beyond the Curb service (pick up at different location) campus visits and clerical services are provided. No cost. available to those who are eligible. Guardian Scholars The Guardian Scholars Program aims to connect current and Access customers are eligible for the Free Fare program, so Foster Youth former foster youth with a support system to help develop they can ride most bus and rail systems within Los Angeles the tools needed to succeed in, through, and beyond college. County, including Metrolink, for free. Just present the green AVC Guardian Scholars works to: encourage students to Access Rider ID Card as fare when you board. You don't have participate in interesting and/or beneficial activities, events, to register, and using the Free Fare program does not affect or programs; support students concerning academic, your eligibility for Access paratransit. personal, mental, and/or emotional well-being; provide Advancing Antelope Valley Leadership development program that offers opportunity enriching activities and create a scholarly community that Communities Youth Build (AVYB) youth from the ages 18 and above an accredited high school supports success. No cost. Together diploma through our education partner YouthBuild Charter Learning Center: Offers free subject tutoring, test preparation workshops and School of California. The purpose is to offer youth a safe, General Tutoring orientations for the Learning Center format. Students are supportive, and structured learning environment as well limited to a maximum of two hours of tutoring each week. as helping them rebuild their communities and their lives. They are limited to one hour in one subject and an additional Participants spend 6 – 24 months in the program dividing hour in a second subject. The two-hour limit does not include their time between hands on construction learning utilizing services that are provided in other programs in the Learning Building & Trades Multi Craft Core Curriculum (MC3), career Center. training, and project based learning. Appointments usually aren't filled on the same day the Alafia Mental Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. appointment is requested. Links to Reading Center, Math Health Institute Contact provider to begin phone intake. Provider may have Center, Writing Center and other support services can be waiting list. Youth in care will need minute order or DCFS found online. EOPS, STAR and Guardian Scholars also extend 179 form . tutoring services to those enrolled in their programs; Services provided: 0-5 mental health services, crisis more information can be found under the mentorship tab on intervention, prevention and early intervention (PEI), their website. medication support, mental health services, psychiatry Library Youth over the age of 14 are not allowed on the second specialized foster care, targeted case management (TCM). floor of the library. Youth have access to computer, internet, America’s This Job Center is the Antelope Valley Workforce printing, and support from on campus librarian. Youth can Job Center of Development Consortium that offers an array of services to request a non-student card to check out books from the California both employers and job seekers which is comprised of the library. The cost is $10 per school year. Guardian must provide South Valley and Antelope Valley Work Source Centers. The a valid identification card when requesting a card. Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2014 Library Hours: Please call to get the most recent schedule, as enacted a comprehensive youth employment program for the library hours change periodically. serving eligible youth, ages 14 - 24, who face barriers to Antelope Valley Provides services for physical, mental and oral health care education, training, and employment. Community Clinic needs. Medi-Cal, Medi-Cal HMO & other commercial plans American Health Programs/Services: Narcotics replacement therapy, are accepted. For those without insurance, fees are based on Services LLC counseling, and suboxone (FDA approved treatment for income. AVCC is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) opioid addiction). and your Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH). Services: Primary care, dental services, mental health, Antelope Valley Foster & Kinship Office Hours (as of fall 2018): Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – pediatrics, urgent care, patient center medical home, College Care Education noon. Lancaster adult day health care, detox services. Antelope Valley STAR Mentoring STAR (Student Transfer and Academic Retention) is a Federal Lancaster location Services: Primary Care, Mental Health, Psychiatry, Podiatry, College Program Student Support Services program. It’s designed to identify Endocrinology and Cardiology. promising students and provide instructional support services Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 7:30 am – 5:00 above and beyond what is currently being offered. No cost. pm (extended hours Tuesday and Thursday until 6:30 pm Services include: Academic, goal setting and career based on availability). counseling; progress monitoring and personal support Lab Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 3:30 pm. through regular meetings; a limited amount of supplemental Dental Clinic Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 7:30am – grant aid scholarships; cultural enrichment activities; peer/ 5:30 pm. faculty mentoring; priority registration; 4-year college visits Urgent Care/Walk-in clinic is for conditions that require prompt and transfer assistance; study skills, supplemental instruction attention, but do not pose an immediate, serious threat to and tutoring; computer literacy and research skills; Summer your health or life. Hours of Operation: Open every day 7:30 Bridge program; academic enrichment class; financial aid and am – 8:00 pm. scholarship application assistance. Transportation provided for off-site four year campus visits. Palmdale location Services: Primary Care, Mental Health, Psychiatry. No cost. (47th St.) Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 5:00 pm; Saturday, 8:00 am – 8:00 pm.

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Palmdale location Services: Primary Care, Mental Health, Psychiatry. Antelope Valley Palmdale High Tutoring services provided in the library, Monday – (East Palmdale Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 7:30 am – 5:00 Union High School School Friday (except Wednesday), 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm. Blvd.) pm (extended hours Wednesday until 8:00 pm). District Lab Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 3:30 pm. Eastside High Tutoring services provided in the library, Monday, Tuesday, Dental Clinic Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 7:30am – School Thursday, 3:01 pm - 4:01 pm. 5:00 pm.

Antelope Operation Meets every Tuesday at 10:00 am. To join or refer someone Highland High Please see website for updated schedule. Valley Health Motherhood call: (213) 334-0653. Facilitated by Theion and Michelle. School Neighborhood - Moms Supporting Moms Lancaster High Tutoring services provided in the library, Monday, Tuesday, School Wednesday, Thursday, 2:45 pm - 3:45pm (select Wednesdays Antelope Valley Welcome Baby Welcome Baby is a voluntary, universal home visitation from 1:05 pm - 2:05 pm). Partners for Program program offered at no cost to all mothers giving birth, or Health planning to give birth at participating hospitals in Los Online Resources See Sylvan AVUHSD, linkage to district online resources and Angeles County. The program includes trained professionals linkage to student walkthroughs. who work with patients on site at the hospitals and in their Link Crew Link Crew is a freshman transition program that welcomes homes. Registered Nurses, Parent Coaches and Hospital incoming freshmen and makes them feel comfortable and Liaisons provide individual support and information on topics supported throughout the first year of their high school like parenting and early child development, bonding and experience. Link Crew trains incoming juniors and seniors to attachment, and assistance on issues such as basic health support and be positive role models for incoming 9th graders. care, nutrition, breastfeeding and home safety. Antelope Valley Provides services for the job seeker, including: Workshops on Lactation Center Lactation support group meets Mondays, 10:00 am - 11:30 am. Work Source resume development, interview skills and networking; Small & Breastfeeding Center group and one-on-one coaching, career counseling and job Support Group search support; Access to job listings and on-site employer United We Mentor This is a mentorship program that helps empower youth recruitments; Job training programs for eligible clients; Free in the AV to make positive life choices through the use of access to computers, internet, fax and phones; Referrals group mentoring sessions and workshops. Workshops consist to community partners for additional supportive of guided group activities that encourage laughter, fun and services; Special programs for youth; Custom services for getting to know each other. Mentees practice communication veterans; Weekly hiring events; Recruiting and Screening skills, conflict resolution, life skills and best practices to build of Applicants; Skills Assessments; Support for Job Fairs and self-confidence. No cost. Open Houses; Referrals to Training Providers for Occupational Note: they are no longer providing service due to a lack Skills Training Customized Training Programs; No of funding, however they plan to re-extend service when Fee Internet-Based Automated System to Place Job funding permits. Openings; Access to Job Leads; Job Seeking and employment preparation workshop; Resume Creation; Job Club. Healthy Families Direct case management and home-visitation services of America using the Healthy Families America evidence-based model, a AV Tutoring Offers K-12, college and test prep assistance. Only renders prevention program designed to promote positive parenting, service through home and community visits. Fee: $35 an hour. enhance child health and development, and prevent child Barnes Aviation Barnes Aviation is a full service FBO conveniently located in abuse and neglect. the Antelope Valley at William J. Fox Airport providing flight Antelope Valley Full service, acute care hospital. Offers the Antelope Valley training, aircraft rental and maintenance. Hospital the only trauma center, pediatric unit, NICU, inpatient mental Programs Offered: Private Pilot Certificate, Commercial health care, labor and deliver, accredited chest pain center/ Pilot Certificate, Flight Instructor, Tail Wheel Pilot Training, STEMI receiving center, advanced primary stroke center and Aerobatic Training, Flight Training, Aircraft Rental, Aircraft comprehensive community cancer center. Maintenance, Oxygen Service, Weather and Flight Planning, Hangar Space, Major Repairs and Aircraft Rebuilding. Teen Volunteer Youth must complete an application and have caregiver Program sign as well. They must have a letter of Recommendation Bartz-Altadonna Nonprofit patient centered trauma informed primary care from a teacher, family friend or co-worker (if applicable) and Community Health services. must attach their current grades or report card. A 100 hour Center Services: primary care, HIV, hepatitis C, women's health, commitment is required if volunteering for program. Youth reproductive health and family planning, OB/GYN, pediatrics, usually complete this in 10 months. psychiatry, counseling, one day intensive grief and loss workshops, art therapy, alcohol and drug dependency, Antelope Valley Medi-Cal accepted. To access services, CSW needs to speak medically assisted treatment and parenting. Kidz Connection with Service Linkage Special (SLS) within DCFS office to make Health Center Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:30 am - 6:30 pm; referral. This is the only way to obtain services at this location. Saturday, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm. Services: 0-5 Mental Health Services, Mental Health Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm. Services, Psychological Testing, Specialized Foster Care, Targeted Case Management (TCM). Offers parenting classes, reproductive health and family planning, OB/Gyn, and women's health services. Antelope Valley Fares: One way trip (full: $1.50, reduced: 0.75); 4-hour pass Transit Authority (full: $2, reduced: $1); day pass (full: $5, reduced: $2.50); Boys and Girls Homework $25 a year for assistance and access to other club features. weekly pass (full: $15, reduced: $7.50); 31 day pass (full: $50, Club AV Assistance reduced: $25). Foster Friends Mentors youth in care through SELF model (strength, Local Transit Hours: Monday through Friday from 5:00 am to endurance, love, and friendship). Participants come together 12:45 am, Saturday from 6:00 am to 11:45 pm, and Sunday with other youth in care and have a platform to discuss from 6:30 am to 8:45 pm. positive/negative experiences with peers, goal set and Visit the website for the local transit service map, AVTA engage in fun activities. Meets twice a week. Cost is $25 a schedules and routes. calendar year, provides admittance to all BGCAV programs.

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Brandman Bachelor's Degree: Applied Studies, Business, Children's Center Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm (including for University Communications, Criminal Justice, Legal, Data Analytics & of Antelope Valley walk-ins). GIS, Human Resources, Information Technology, Leadership, Medical and PPO insurance accepted. Referral form can be Psychology & Counseling, Social Work, Sociology, Teaching completed or caregiver could call to request services. & Education. Programs/Services: 0-5 mental health services, community Master's Degree: Business, Data Analytics & GIS, Healthcare, outreach, crisis intervention medication support, mental Human Resources, Leadership, Psychology & Counseling, health services (MHS), prevention and early intervention (PEI) Education specialized foster care, therapeutic behavioral services (TBS). Credentials & Authorizations: Leadership, Teaching & City of Lancaster Recreation Visit website to access the activity guide and registration link. Education. Volunteer Volunteer interest forms are available at the reception desk Breakthrough 10-week course, court approved, and participants receive a Opportunities in City Hall, or on the website to download. Parenting letter of completion. City of Palmdale Palmdale City The website can be assessed in Spanish. The website allows California State Antelope Valley 8 undergraduate degrees: Business Administration: Library to renew rentals online. There is a activity calendar posted University Satellite Campus Accounting, General Business, Management; Child, Adolescent on the website. The library offers online tutoring that can be Bakersfield and Family Studies; Criminal Justice; Rn to BSN (online); accessed from a home computer. Sociology: Traditional, Human Services; Liberal Studies: To apply for a library card go to the library with a caregiver Traditional, IBEST, ISPED; Interdisciplinary Studies; Natural with a valid ID showing the current address, if the address Science Foundation. is not current on the ID bring in a utility bill. Foster parents 6 graduate degrees: Business Administration (MBA), must bring notice from the department saying they are the Education Administration (MA), Special Education (MA), foster parent for the child. Master of Social Work (MSW), Administration (MSA) (online), Library Hours: Mon – Thurs, 10:00 am - 8:00 pm; Fri – Sun Curriculum and Instruction (MA) (online); Teaching Credential: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. Multiple Subject, Single Subject, Special Education. Recreation Visit website to access the activity guide and registration link. Care Net Women’s Provides pregnancy decision/options consultations. Cost-free. Resource Center Youth are able to schedule and attend appointments on their Volunteers: Court The City accepts Court Referred Community Service in the of North County own. Consultations can include education regarding youth's Ordered Service following programs. A referral must be completed from the reproductive and health rights. Volunteer Center of Los Angeles prior to registering with a City program. CASA of Los CASA can take referrals from outside parties or anyone Angeles County who knows a youth and thinks they could benefit. To refer a Administrative The City does accept community service participants from youth for a CASA, do one of the following: (a) drop-in to the Services GAIN (Greater Avenues to Independence) based upon office and complete referral in person, (b) call CASA directly, Community program needs. Participant should be aware that they must or (c) contact [email protected]. Programs complete a program interview and background check prior to acceptance. Change Lanes Programs/Services offered: Outpatient drug treatment, NA Youth Support 12-step offered every Tuesday at 12:30 pm. Volunteers: Service Interns: The City accepts student learners and interns based Services Learning upon availability. Students should contact the city well in advance if they have a specific department or program they Child and Family Programs/Services: crisis intervention, field capable clinical would like to intern for. Guidance Center services (FCCS), medication support, mental health services Service Hours: Student learners completing school required (MHS), psychological testing, specialized foster care, targeted hours (20 hours or less) that are 16 years of age or older may case management (TCM), therapeutic behavioral services contact SAVES. (TBS), wraparound services, full service partnership (FSP). A v a i l a b l e H o u r s : M o n d a y – T h u r s d a y , 7 : 3 0 a m – 6 : 0 0 p m . Children's Bureau Black Infant Provides 10-week parenting classes. Program provides Service Project: Student learners are encouraged to develop of Southern Health Program – mental health referrals, 1-on-1 services, pre-natal care service projects based on their individual interests. California Antelope Valley and post-natal care. Participants learn proven strategies to Clinica Medica Mi Services: physical exams, x-rays, ultrasound, TB test, CT scans, reduce stress and develop life skills. This is accomplished Familia urgent care, and orthopedic medicine. through a group-based approach with complementary case management. Weekly group sessions help women build social Clinica Mi Pueblo No appointment necessary. Services include: General support, access their strengths, make positive choices and set medicine consultation, specialty consultation, laboratory, health-promoting goals. pharmacy, diagnostic studies. The goal of the BIH Program is to improve African-American Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm; Saturday, 9:00 infant and maternal health, as well as decrease health and am – 3:00 pm. Last patient received 15 minutes prior to social inequities for women and infants. closing. Partnerships for Provides assistance with child care options, housing referrals, Clinical Training Programs Offered: Phlebotomy Technician, Pharmacy Families parent training, substance abuse services, domestic violence Institute Technician, Medical Biller/Coder, Medical Assistant. services, parent self-help, income support services, mental Contractors State California State License Services (CSLS) is the largest school health services, vocational development services, and more. License Schools in California devoted to the Construction professional. CSLS Mental Health services for ages 5-17. Caregiver needs to helps its students pass the exam to become licensed call to request service. For youth in foster care placement contractors in the State of California. paperwork and minute order is needed. CSW can provide this Programs Offered: Home Inspection Courses, Estimating for information. Construction, Blueprint Reading, ICC Certification, EPA – RRP Certification Cycles of Change Programs/Services: 12-step, bio sound therapy alcohol rehab Recovery Services program, addiction intervention, detox, residential treatment, family therapy, outpatient program and extended care. Desert Winds The church offers hot meals every Tuesday from 6:00 pm – Church 7:00 pm.

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Design for Change Holistic rehab center. HopSkipDrive Fares vary depending on trip. Carpool is available for lower Recovery Services cost. Check estimate of cost online. Rides are available for various things, such as to and from school, sport events, and East West Urgent Services: Urgent care services to treat common illnesses activities. Care and injuries, sports and primary physicals, on site labs, vaccinations and immunizations. Inner Circle Children’s Provides a safe and supportive place where abuse concerns Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 7:00 pm and Saturday, Advocacy Center can be explored. Forensic interviews, family advocacy and 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. mental health services. Family First Services: Pediatrics, geriatrics, men and women's health, Job Corps Various locations. Program provides housing while in Family Medical professional medical exams. program. Job Corps is the nation's largest career technical Practice Patients are accepted with and without insurance. training and education program for young people ages Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. 16 through 24. Students can earn a high school diploma, a high school equivalency credential, or college credits Family Urgent Services: family practice, urgent care, orthopedic injuries, through Job Corps. Job Corps offers career technical training Care and stem cell treatment. in more than 100 career areas. Students receive housing, Industrial Medical Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm. meals, basic health care, a living allowance, training, and Grace Resource Grace Resources, Inc. is an interdenominational para-church preparation for a career, all at no cost. For up to 21 months Center social service agency that adheres to the Christian Faith. GRI, after graduation, a career transition counselor will helps Inc. is not a church nor is it under the authority or direction students make the transition from Job Corps into the real of any church or denomination. GRI does not mandate any world. Spanish and English brochures are available. religious beliefs or activities from any client as a requirement Kaiser Palmdale Medical Services: Pharmacy. No emergency care, no after hours, no for services. Permanente Offices urgent care. Provides resources for community members. Can provide pregnant and parenting mothers with emergency baby Lancaster Medical Services: Pharmacy, urgent care. No emergency care, no after supplies (diapers, wipes and formula every 14 days). Offices hours. Resources available on drop-in basis. Adults not needed for Antelope Valley Services: Pharmacy. No emergency care, no after hours, no youth to receive supplies. Medical Offices urgent care. Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:30 am - 4:00 pm. Behavioral Health Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. Volunteer Volunteers are needed for the hot meal service on Wednesday Services: Behavioral health services. No emergency care, Opportunities and Friday, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm and Sundays, 12:00 pm – 3:00 no pharmacy, no after hours, no urgent care. pm. Volunteers can show up to volunteer without signing up as long as documented hours are not needed. If a volunteer Lancaster Beauty Programs Offered: Cosmetology, Barbering, Advance needs documented hours; contact Matthew Buck to schedule School Manicurist, Esthetician, Teacher Training. a meeting Monday – Friday, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm. Lancaster School Armargosa Creek One hour of Math and Language Arts tutoring will be offered Food Pantry The food pantry is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:00 District Middle School after school, enrichment tutoring may be offered as well. am and 1:00 pm. It is important to be on time and to bring Endeavour Middle One hour of tutoring will be offered after school up to 3 days ID. They have gently used closed, diapers, wipes, and formula School a week. Transportation will also be provided for students who available at times. They offer volunteer and community hours normally take the bus to and from school. to youth. The center also offers hot meals three days a week, Sunday at 1:30 pm, Wednesday at 9:00 am, 12:00 pm, 5:30 Piute Middle After school tutoring offered once a week. RISE After School pm, and on Friday at 6:00 pm. School Program provides homework assistance and child care until 5:30 pm. This is a resource that fills up quick, but foster Great Commission Free food is given away every 2nd and 4th Friday of the youth are priority registrants. Registration begins in May of Worship Center month from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. each year and students enrolled must re-enlist on an annual Hathaway Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. basis. Tutoring is offered on Wednesday, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Sycamores Child Programs/Services: 0-5 mental health services community Room 33. And Family outreach services, wraparound, TAY FSP, intensive field New Vista Middle ACES Tutoring, students must sign up to participate. Offered Services capable clinical services (IFCCS), co-occurring disorders, School Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm. prevention and early intervention (PEI), medication support mental health services (MHS), psychological testing, Online Resources LSD Online textbook publishers provide online resources as therapeutic behavioral services (TBS). well to reinforce and support instruction. 6th-8th Language Arts, Math, and Social Studies McDougal Littell (choose the Helping Hands Please bring empty bags to pick up food. They offer monthly appropriate grade and subject). 6th-8th Science Glencoe Feeding Children community activities such as ice cream socials, need to call (choose California Programs and then appropriate grade to inquire what is going on throughout the month. They offer level). clothing, and school supplies when available. The pantry is open every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month from 10:00 Lancaster Sheriff's VIDA (Vital Vital Intervention and Directional Alternatives (VIDA) is a am – 11:00 am. They also provide food on an emergency Station Intervention structured 16-week program for non-violent, at-risk youth basis from Tuesday – Friday, 9:00 am – 11:00 am. and Directional between the ages of 11 and 17½. Complete the online Alternatives) form to begin the process. Youth completes intake interview High Desert Clinical Medical Assisting, Dental Assisting, Medical with trained VIDA staff members. During the interview, the Medical College Administrative Assisting, Pharmacy Technician, Ultrasound applicant’s risk level is assessed to determine if the youth Technician, Vocational Nursing. meets the program’s criteria. Participation includes home High Desert Services: 24 hour nurse advice line, primary care visits and school visits, mid-week and Saturday meetings. Medical Group provider, specialty services, urgent care. Medi-Cal is accepted Caregiver participation is required at some of the meetings. if the following the patient is a member of the following $75 fee to participate in this program. plan: HealthNet, HealthNet Expansion, LA Care, or LA Care Expansion.

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Lancaster United Volunteers may be needed to help serve lunch to individuals Los Angeles A short-term volunteering program is not available. Due to Methodist Church who are homeless on Mondays and Thursdays at noon. If County the amount of training required, the care center is unable to interested, schedule a meeting with Marie Anne to sign up Animal Care accommodate volunteers wishing to complete community to volunteer. Center (Animal service hours for school or another organization. Volunteers Shelter) must be able to commit to a minimum of 2 hours per week Little Rock Services: Primary care services to patients in the community and make a 9 month commitment to the animal care center Community Clinic of Littlerock and surrounding areas. at which they will volunteer. Volunteer Coordinators are Hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. available at each site. LogistiCare LogistiCare manages and arranges for non-emergency Los Angeles Palmdale and Lancaster Regional Offices. medical transportation only. County To arrange transportation: utilize the reservation phone Department of number that corresponds to the member’s insurance. Children and To activate a will call return ride or to inquire about the ETA Family Services of a pick-up: utilize the Where’s My Ride (WMR) number that (DCFS) corresponds to the member’s insurance. Medical Transportation services are available Monday – Military Veteran The Department of Children and Family Services - Military Friday, 7:00 am – 7:00 pm. Program Veteran Program (DCFS MVP) consists of DCFS employees who have prior or current military service. Representatives Los Angeles Lancaster Library The library offers free online live tutoring in both English from DCFS MVP voluntarily share their own experience in the County and Spanish. The tutoring is offered for K-12 students, college military in order to provide direction and support for foster students, and adult learners. They also offer online courses youth considering a career in the armed forces. The goal is through lynda.com. They offer a calendar at the site for the to assist the youth with considering whether the military is activities that are happening throughout the month. appropriate and in their best interest. This is a Los Angeles County library so if the student has previously been issued a library card through a Los Angeles Child Protection 800-540-4000 County Library they can use that card, to replace a card the Hotline charge is $3. To apply for a new card an application must be Cultural Broker The African American Population in LA County is 8% however, filled out and brought with the guardian to the library with a Program DCFS African American caseloads is 24%. In an effort valid identification card. Cards are issued the same day and to decrease these numbers DCFS is partnering with the ready to use. community in many ways, one particular way has been the Library Hours: Mon – Wed, 10:00 am - 8:00 pm; Thurs – Sat, Volunteer Cultural Broker Program, DCFS is reaching out to 9:00 am - 5:00 pm; Sun, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm. the community for help in healing our families. VCB’s are Littlerock Library The website gives calendar of the activities that offered at advocates, mediators, negotiators, and liaisons that bridge the library throughout the month. The library offers free the cultural gap between DCFS and families. The Mission of online live tutoring in both English and Spanish. The tutoring the Volunteer Cultural Broker (VCB) Program is to empower is offered for K-12 students, college students, and adult and advocate for African American children by promoting learners. They also offered online courses through lynda.com. safety, enhancing effective teaming and engagement This is a Los Angeles County library so if the student has and eliminating cultural misunderstandings that lead to previously been issued a library card through a Los Angeles disproportionality and disparity for African American children County Library they can use that card, to replace a card the and families. charge is $3. To apply for a new card an application must be Parents in In collaboration with DCFS, Parent Partners will use their filled out and brought with the guardian to the library with a Partnership experience to help support, educate and empower parents in valid identification card. Cards are issued the same day and their efforts to successfully navigate the DCFS system. ready to use. Library Hours: Mon – Tues, 11:00 am - 7:00 pm; Wed – Sat, Los Angeles Transition Age The Enhanced Emergency Shelter Program contained in 9:00 am - 5:00 pm; Sun, closed. County Youth (TAY) the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Plan will serve Department of Division the immediate and urgent housing needs of the Seriously Quartz Hill Library The library offers volunteer opportunities for youth. Youth Mental Health Emotionally Disturbed (SED)/Severely Persistently Mentally Ill have access to printing and making copies to complete school (SPMI) TAY population. assignments. The website gives calendar of the activities that offered at the library throughout the month. The library Los Angeles To register for activities: click the park hyperlink or start with offers free online live tutoring in both English and Spanish County the find a park near you searchbar, select the activity on the learners. The tutoring is offered for K-12 students, college Department park page, then register. students, and adult learners. They also offered online courses of Parks and through lynda.com. Recreations This is a Los Angeles County library so if the student has Apollo Community Hours: sunrise to sunset. previously been issued a library card through a Los Angeles Regional Park County Library they can use that card, to replace a card the charge is $3. To apply for a new card an application must be George Lane Park Hours: sunrise to sunset. filled out and brought with the guardian to the library with a Jackie Robinson Hours: sunrise to sunset. valid identification card. Cards are issued the same day and Park ready to use Library Hours: Mon, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm; Tue – Wed, 10:00 am Los Angeles Open to the public Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. – 8:00 pm; Thu – Sat, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm; Sun, closed. County Department of Public Social Services Los Angeles Partnership with Students have access to live tutors online. Visit library County Library Tutor.com website and click Tutor.com under the Digital Library tab. Free with library card number.

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General Volunteer To volunteer at any of the below listed LA County Libraries, youth Palmdale Regional Services: Rehabilitation, oncology, neurology, surgery, urology, Opportunities must complete an application and take it to the desired library. Hospital respiratory services, diabetes management, pharmacy, Various tasks are assigned. Please see below for library specific otolaryngology, emergency services, stroke care, weight loss information. surgery, would care, cardiology, radiology, gastroenterology, laboratory services, orthopedics. Volunteer Hours: Monday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm; Tuesday – Wednesday, Opportunities: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm; Thursday – Saturday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. Palmdale Sheriff's VIDA (Vital 16-week program for non-violent, at-risk youth between the Quartz Hill Library Youth will be required to complete Live Scan. This is free Station Intervention ages of 11 and 17½. when completed in the main office in Santa Clarita. On and Directional occasions the Live Scan can be completed at the Quartz Hill Alternatives) Library. Tasks vary. AV CERT Training is designed to cover the following: Disaster Volunteer Hours: Monday –Tuesday, 11:00 am – 7:00 pm; Wednesday – (Community Preparedness, Fire Safety, Disaster Medical Operations - Triage Opportunities: Saturday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. Emergency and Treating Life Threatening Injuries, Disaster Medical Littlerock Library Finger printing is needed if volunteers are over the age of Response Team) Operations - Assessment, Treatment, and Hygiene, Light 14 years old. Once application is submitted, youth will be Program Search and Rescue, Team Organization, Disaster contacted to move forward with fingerprinting process. Psychology, Terrorism and CERT, Final Exercise. An email is sent to participants about new trainings available. Training is Volunteer Hours: Monday – Wednesday, 10:00 am – 8:00 pm; Thursday held in various locations throughout the Antelope Valley. Opportunities: – Saturday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm; Sunday, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm. To sign up, call (661) 537-2901 and ask to be added to the Lancaster Library training email. Please view the online flyer for additional Los Angeles Foster Youth Students may be eligible to receive up to 20 hours of information. County Office of Coordinating academic support with a review for potential additional Pathways Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. Education Services hours, which may end prior to end of the fiscal year (June Community Programs/Services: community outreach, intensive in-home Coordinating 30, 2019). Services services, medication support, mental health services (MHS), Programs Tutoring Services are designed to be one-on-one in-home tutoring targeted case management (TCM). with adult supervision. Pen or Pencil A dropout reduction, mentoring, crime prevention and service Los Angeles Programs Offered: Alcohol and Drug Counselor Certificate learning program. No cost. Training Institute Program and continuing education units for counselors. for Alcohol & Penny Lane Hours: Monday – Thursday, 8:00 am – 8:00 pm; Friday, 8:00 Drug Counseling Centers am – 6:00 pm. For services: CSW can refer or caregiver can call to schedule Masada Homes Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am - 5:30 pm. intake. Minute order is needed. Programs/Services: 0-5 mental health services, community Programs/Services: 0-5 mental health services, CalWORKs, outreach prevention and early intervention (PEI), medication community outreach, dual diagnosis, medication support, support, psychiatry services, school-based services, targeted mental health services (MHS), psychological testing, case management (TCM), full service partnership (FSP), specialized foster care, therapeutic behavioral services (TBS), wraparound services. wraparound services, school-based services, juvenile justice. Mental Health The nation’s leading community-based nonprofit dedicated to Transitional Age The drop-in center provides a safe space for youth. America addressing the needs of those living with mental illness. Youth (TAY) Drop- The center offers: hygiene products, showers, food, bus passes, Hours: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm in Center (The hot meals and laundry services during hours of operation to Military Antelope Valley Offices: U.S. Army Recruitment Office, U.S. Yellow Submarine) meet basic needs. Also has a case manager on-site to assist Recruitment Navy Recruitment Office, U.S. Air Force Recruitment Office, U.S. with linkage to services such as mental health, employment, Offices Marine Corps Recruitment Office. housing, etc. Center hours: Tuesday – Friday, 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm; Saturday, North LA County Non-profit organization that focuses on the emotional, social, 8:00 am - 8:00 pm. CARES Mentoring academic and professional development of children and the Hours for hot meals: Tuesday – Friday hot dinner is served Circle wellness of adults who mentor and parent them. Geared from 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm. On Saturdays breakfast is served toward African-American children however does not exclude from 8:00 am - 11:00 am, lunch 1:00 - 2:00 pm and dinner any group of children. Volunteer mentors are recruited, trained, from 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm. deployed and supported throughout their mentoring tenure. Domestic Violence Meets every Thursday 10:00 am – 11:30 am. Free childcare Nurse Family Assistance for pregnant women. Registered nurses provide Education and may be provided. Partnership home visits, referrals, and support to families from pregnancy Support Group up until the child turns 2 years old. Parenting Class 16-week parenting classes program for pregnant/parenting Optimist Youth Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. at Court Yard youth. Child care provided during class. Homes and Family Programs/Services: community outreach, medication support, Lancaster Services mental health services (MHS), targeted case management (TCM), full services partnership (FSP). Nurturing 16-week court-approved parenting classes. Addresses: Parenting Program positive ways to handle anger and stress; building Palmdale 7th Day The church offers food to Palmdale residents on the 1st and empathy and self-worth in your child; and alternatives to Adventist Church 3rd Thursday of the month. They are able to provide baby spanking. Free childcare will be provided to those admitted Community formula on most days. If in need of food on an emergency into the class, limited space available. Refreshments and basis, please contact the pastor directly. snacks will be provided during class. Palmdale City Volunteer Live scan and background check is required. When Class meets weekly on Wednesdays (English class from 9:30 Library Opportunities volunteering a time commitment is required. For available am – 11:30 am, Spanish class from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm). opportunities at Library visit website.

Antelope Valley Regional Community Resource Guide 9 Organization & Program Descriptions

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Personal Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Discounted The Transportation Assistance Program provides Involvement Contact provider for intake. Medi-Cal accepted. transportation transportation for medical appointments, food shopping and Center, Inc. Programs/Services: targeted case management, mental coupon job interviews. Qualified clients can receive up to two bus health services (MHS), medication support, crisis intervention, passes per adult in a household that does not own a car, and wraparound services. four bus passes per senior, issued every 30 days. This program is offered in collaboration with the International Institute of Planned Abortion Referrals, Birth Control, HIV Testing, Men's Los Angeles’s Immediate Needs Transportation Program. Parenthood Health Care, Morning-After Pill (Emergency Service Hours: Monday – Thursday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm and Contraception), Pregnancy Testing & Services, STD Testing, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm, closed Friday. Treatment & Vaccines and Women's Health Care. Services are provided with or without health insurance Food Programs Provides emergency food to people who are homeless coverage. and/or undocumented. People who are currently receiving Open Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; Saturday, 8:00 CalWORKs, CalFresh or General Relief are NOT eligible to am – 4:00 pm. receive assistance. They provide food to last a family a week (depending on the size of the family). They also provide Probation Independent Services are based on need and availability of funding. hotel vouchers to families with children crisis situations. The Department Living Services for agency gives holiday baskets and back to school materials. Probation Foster Hours: Monday – Thursday, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm and 1:00 – Youth 4:00 pm. Project Project Fatherhood is a support group specifically dedicated Sierra Urgent Care Medical services available at both locations: Disease Fatherhood and open to men (age 16+) who play any kind of father figure Management, Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Lab role in society. Draw, Patient Services, Pediatrics, Preventative Care, Women's Saddle Up Volunteer needs include: Health and X-Ray. Therapeutic Horse Leaders: Must have previous horse experience and be 10th Street West Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 8:00 pm; Riding Stables at least 15 years old. Leaders must be very calm and enjoy Saturday – Sunday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. being around horses. Must be able to walk for up to an hour. Trade Center Drive Walk-in Clinic Hours: 8:00 am – 9:00 pm, 7 Some running may be involved if a team is trotting a horse. days a week, 365 days a year. Sidewalkers: No previous experience required. Must be at South Valley Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (open until 6:30 least 15 years old and able to walk for up to an hour. Source Center pm on Wednesday); 3rd Saturday, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. Stable Hands: Given the nature of horses, there is always a need to clean the stalls, tack and groom the horses. St. Vincent de Paul The program consist of receiving food at the home every Saddle Up would like to have a consistent time commitment. Lancaster 6 to 8 weeks, participating in prayer, and check-ins. They Available times Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 2:00 pm – 5:00 also offer free hair cuts, and offer emergency food and pm; Saturday, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm. clothing to members of the community that are experiencing homelessness once a week. When available they provide The Salvation Emergency Shelter hygiene items. Army Hours: Free haircuts on Monday mornings from 8:30 am – The Way In 69-bed program. Programs provide a variety of supportive 11:30 am. Hot breakfast on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays services and aim to assist individuals in becoming self- and Saturdays from 9:00 am – 9:30 am. sufficient and securing permanent housing. Student North America’s safest independent provider of school bus Program services consist of: case management, life skills Transportation of transportation services. instruction, employment preparation, referrals to educational America programs, group and individual counseling, medical referrals, social and recreational activities. Summit Urgent Services: Urgent care that treats the most common illnesses, Services assist unaccompanied transitional aged youth Care injuries, physicals and vaccinations, acute non-emergency develop life skills, increase income, save money, become self- medical problems. sufficient and transition into permanent housing. Hours: 8:00 am – 8:00 pm, 7 days per week. Offers hot meals and shower program. If the person has a Sylvan Learning AVUHSD SES Off Offers K-12 and test prep assistance. valid picture ID, they are encouraged to bring it but it is not Center Site Tutoring AVUHSD Fees: 20 hours free for students approved required. by AVUHSD, or $48 an hour for k-8 students/standard This location offers hot meals on Mon, Tue, Wed, and Fri. enrollment. Lunch is offered from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm and dinner from Tutoring Hours: Monday - Friday 3:30 pm- 6:30 pm, Saturday 3:00 – 4:00 pm. 9:30 am - 12:30 pm. Additional AVUHSD Partnership Information: No cap on San Joaquin Valley Medical & Dental: Medical Assistant, Medical Office, approvals; Applications are generally dispersed during College Pharmacy Technology. September and October via school flyer; Math, Reading and Technical & Industrial: Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning SAT Prep available; iPad and in person service provided. & Refrigeration. Business & Criminal Justice: Business Administration, Tarzana Treatment Mental Health Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Criminal Justice: Corrections. Center Services Speak to intake department for services. Various insurances are accepted. Medi-Cal is accepted. SAVES (South SAVES helps sustain the lives of thousands of people by Programs/Services: Mental health services (MHS), crisis Antelope Valley assisting them with nutritious food, education and referrals in intervention, community outreach services, support Emergency cooperation with other agencies. services, targeted case management (TCM), individual and Services) Hours: Monday - Thursday, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm. group services, relapse prevention and education, family Must complete an application and orientation. participation, drug testing.

National Center for Youth Law 10 Using the law to help children in need Organization & Program Descriptions

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Substance Programs/Services: substance abuse assessments, inpatient University of Program levels range from associates degree to doctoral Treatment drug and alcohol treatment (medical detox and psychiatric Phoenix degrees in various fields such as: Business, Communication, services), residential drug and alcohol treatment (adult, Criminal Justice, Education, Healthcare, Human Resources, youth, women and children), outpatient drug and alcohol Nursing Sciences, Technology. Classes are offered on campus treatment (intensive outpatient program, adult and youth and online. services, mental health counseling), day treatment/partial Valley Oasis Services include: a shelter, DVHF (Domestic Violence Housing hospitalization (adult, youth, women and children), supportive First), thrift store, CalWORKs assistance (case management, housing (sober living and transitional housing), family legal services), Kayla's Place for Children, sexual assault medical care, court referred programs (drug diversion and response services, and a hotline. drug court), community education services, and drug testing. VIP Family Care Services: Pediatric Care, Geriatric Care, Family Practice We Exist Program We Exist is a new LA County Department of Mental Health Care, X-ray Scanning, Echocardiogram Testing, Bone Density (DMH) funded program dedicated to expanding access and Screening, Cardiac Treadmill Stress Testing, Preventative improving services for LGBTZI2-S transition age youth (TAY) Cardiovascular Care, Health & Diabetes, Women's and their families/caregivers. Free services for all individuals Healthcare & Weight Management, Ultrasound ages 16-25, including peer support groups, family/caregiver Screening, Lab & Bloodwork: Cholesterol & Triglyceride support groups, and referrals. Profiles, Urinalysis, Hemoglobin. Antelope Valley Services: Primary Medical Care. Hours : Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 6:00 pm. – Family Medical Western Pacific The mission of Western Pacific Med Corp is to provide evidence Clinic Medical Corp – based narcotic treatment services to any eligible person Tessie Cleveland Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Lancaster seeking them. These services shall be provided in a cost Community For outpatient services – only Tuesday or Friday – first come, effective, high quality, humane, culturally sensitive, and non- Services first served – recommended to be there at 8:00 am. Only 8 discriminatory manner. people accepted per day. Women, Infants Nutrition education, breastfeeding support, referrals Caregiver must bring ID, minute order, Medi-Cal card, and Children (WIC) and vouchers for healthy foods to families that meet the placement paperwork, and child. Supplemental income guidelines, for children 0-5 years old. Programs/Services: targeted case management (TCM), mental Nutrition Program health services (MHS), medication support, crisis intervention, – Antelope Valley field based therapy, wraparound services, full services partnership (FSP). Wraparound California Mentor, There are currently nine agencies in the Antelope Valley Services Children's Bureau, providing Wrap services. Services include therapy, referral United Methodist Only offers hot lunches on Mondays and Thursdays at noon. Child and Family and psychiatry. The team provides services in the home that Church Guidance Center, are structured around the needs of the family. Youth must University of Master Degree Programs: Master's in Business Administration Hathaway have an open DCFS case or been placed on either formal or Antelope Valley (MBA), Master's in Criminal Justice, Master's in Education. Sycamores, Masada information. Children may also be receiving services through Certificate Programs: Culinary Arts & Restaurant Homes, Penny Lane post-adoptive services. Post-adoptive services are up 18 Management, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Massage Centers, Personal months and for youth in the juvenile system 12 months, Therapy, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing & Coding, Involvement unless they have a DCFS open case. Referrals are made by the Paramedic, Pharmacy Technician, Professional Baking & Center, Tarzana CSW, probation officer, treating therapist, or by a Wrap team Pastry, Vocational Nursing. Treatment Center, who is already providing services to another youth in the Bachelor Degree Programs: Business Management, Tessie Cleveland home. Services are billed to Medi-Cal. Communication Studies, Criminal Justice, Electrical Community Engineering, Health Fitness Specialist, Healthcare Services Management, Hospitality Management, Nursing (RN to BSN), Psychology, Sports Management. Online Programs: Master's in Business Administration (MBA), Master's in Criminal Justice, Bachelor's in Business Management, Bachelor's in Criminal Justice, Nursing (RN to BSN), Associate of Allied Health, Associate of Business Management, Associate of Paramedic Science, Medical Billing & Coding. Associate Degree Programs: Allied Health, Business Management, Fire Science, Healthcare Management, Hospitality Management, Paramedic Science.

Antelope Valley Regional Community Resource Guide 11 National Center for Youth Law 12 Using the law to help children in need Services

Antelope Valley Regional Community Resource Guide 13 Basic Needs

Food Resources Palmdale 7th Day Adventist Church Community Desert Winds Church The church offers food to Palmdale residents on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month. They are able to provide baby formula The church offers hot meals every Tuesday from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm. on most days. If in need of food on an emergency basis, please contact the pastor directly. Grace Resource Center Please bring a verification of residence and a valid ID. The food pantry is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm. It is important to be on time and to bring ID. They Penny Lane Centers have gently used closed, diapers, wipes, and formula available at The center offers snacks and hot meals. They offer laundry services, times. They offer volunteer and community hours to youth. The showers, case management, linkages, transportation assistance and center also offers hot meals three days a week, Sunday at 1:30 pm, access to internet and computers. Wednesday at 9:00 am, 12:00 pm, 5:30 pm, and on Friday at 6:00 pm. Hot dinner is served on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays Great Commission Worship Center from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm. On Saturdays breakfast is served from 8:00 Free food is given away every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month from am – 11:00 am, lunch 1:00 – 2:00 pm and dinner from 5:00 pm – 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. 8:00 pm. Eligibility: Youth between the age of 16 – 25. Helping Hands Feeding Children Please bring empty bags to pick up food. They offer monthly Salvation Army community activities such as ice cream socials, need to call to Offers hot meals and shower program. If the person has a valid inquire what is going on throughout the month. They offer clothing, picture ID, they are encouraged to bring it but it is not required. and school supplies when available. The pantry is open every 2nd This location offers hot meals on Mon, Tue, Wed, and Fri. Lunch is and 4th Saturday of the month from 10:00 am – 11:00 am. They also offered from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm and dinner from 3:00 – 4:00 pm. provide food on an emergency basis from Tuesday – Friday, 9:00 am – 11:00 am. SAVES (South Antelope Valley Emergency Services) Los Angeles County Department of Public Provides emergency food to people who are homeless and/or Social Services undocumented. People who are currently receiving CalWORKs, Open to the public Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. CalFresh or General Relief are NOT eligible to receive assistance.

National Center for Youth Law 14 Using the law to help children in need Basic Needs

They provide food to last a family a week (depending on the size Antelope Valley Transit Authority of the family). They also provide hotel vouchers to families with Fares: One way trip (full: $1.50, reduced: 0.75); 4-hour pass (full: $2, children crisis situations. The agency gives holiday baskets and back reduced: $1); day pass (full: $5, reduced: $2.50); weekly pass (full: to school materials. $ 1 5, r e d u ce d : $ 7. 5 0 ) ; 3 1 d a y p a s s ( f u l l : $ 5 0, r e d u ce d : $ 2 5 ) . Hours: Monday – Thursday, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm and 1:00 – 4:00 pm. Local Transit Hours: Monday through Friday from 5:00 am to 12:45 Must provide an ID, social security card, and proof of residency. am, Saturday from 6:00 am to 11:45 pm, and Sunday from 6:30 am to 8:45 pm. St. Vincent de Paul Lancaster Visit the website for the local transit service map, AVTA schedules The program consist of receiving food at the home every 6 to 8 and routes. weeks, participating in prayer, and check-ins. They also offer free hair Eligibility: Reduced tap cards are available for K-12 students and cuts, and offer emergency food and clothing to members of the college/vocational students. Follow the instructions online to apply. community that are experiencing homelessness once a week. When Senior/Disabled Passengers must have a Senior/Disabled TAP photo available they provide hygiene items. I.D. card to qualify for a reduced fare. Hours: Free haircuts on Monday mornings from 8:30 am – 11:30 am. Hot breakfast on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays HopSkipDrive from 9:00 am – 9:30 am. Fares vary depending on trip. Carpool is available for lower cost. Eligibility: Offers a food program for residences of Lancaster or Check estimate of cost online. Rides are available for various things, Quartz Hill only, who have children in the home under the age of such as to and from school, sport events, and activities. 18. In addition, they offer a food program for elderly individuals who live in the Lancaster and Quartz Hill area. LogistiCare LogistiCare manages and arranges for non-emergency medical United Methodist Church transportation only. Only offers hot lunches on Mondays and Thursdays at noon. To arrange transportation: utilize the Reservation phone number that corresponds to the member’s insurance. To activate a will call return ride or to inquire about the ETA of a Transportation pick-up: utilize the Where’s My Ride (WMR) number that corresponds to the member’s insurance. For transportation needs to and from school for students in foster Medical Transportation services are available Monday – Friday, 7:00 care, please contact the student’s Children’s Social Worker (CSW) am – 7:00 pm. and/or [email protected]. For transportation needs to and from school for students SAVES (offers coupon for discounted experiencing homelessness/housing instability, please contact the transportation) McKinney Vento liaison at the student’s respective school district. The Transportation Assistance Program provides transportation Access for medical appointments, food shopping and job interviews. Qualified clients can receive up to two bus passes per adult in a Service is provided within 3/4 mile on either side of a fixed route household that does not own a car, and four bus passes per senior, bus or rail line. Access Paratransit operates seven days a week, 24 issued every 30 days. This program is offered in collaboration hours of the day in most areas of Los Angeles County. It is a shared with the International Institute of Los Angeles’s Immediate Needs ride service that is curb-to-curb and utilizes a fleet of small buses, Transportation Program. mini-vans and taxis. Fares are distance-based and range from $2.75 Service Hours: Monday – Thursday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to $3.50 for each one-way trip. - 4:00 pm, closed Friday. Beyond the Curb service (pick up at different location) available to This program is available for qualifying youth. They will need to those who are eligible. have a TAP card and will need to bring proof of income. Access customers are eligible for the Free Fare program, so they can ride most bus and rail systems within Los Angeles County, including Student Transportation of America Metrolink, for free. Just present the green Access Rider ID Card as Only take referrals from the Regional Center. fare when you board. You don’t have to register, and using the Free Fare program does not affect your eligibility for Access paratransit. Eligibility: Transports adults 18+ that have an intellectual disability. Eligibility: Participants must apply and qualify for this service. Visit the website to begin the application process.

Antelope Valley Regional Community Resource Guide 15 Child Welfare Services

Antelope Valley College Parents in Partnership Foster & Kinship Care Education Description: Parent Partners will use their experience to help support, educate and empower parents in their efforts to Office Hours (as of fall 2018): Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – noon. successfully navigate the DCFS system. The program includes: lobby CASA of Los Angeles County and community outreach, a warm line, parent orientations and parent support groups. CASA can take referrals from outside parties or anyone who knows Cultural Broker Program a youth and thinks they could benefit. To refer a youth for a CASA, do one of the following: (a) drop-in to the office and complete referral The African American Population in LA County is 8% however, in person, (b) call CASA directly, or (c) contact [email protected]. DCFS African American caseloads is 24%. In an effort to decrease these numbers DCFS is partnering with the community in many CASA of LA serves youth from ages 0-21, currently living in ways, one particular way has been the Volunteer Cultural Broker Los Angeles County and who have an open dependency case Program, DCFS is reaching out to the community for help in at the Edmund D. Edleman Children’s Court or the Alfred healing our families. VCB’s are advocates, mediators, negotiators, J. McCourtney Juvenile Justice Center. and liaisons that bridge the cultural gap between DCFS and Children’s Advocacy Center families. The Mission of the Volunteer Cultural Broker (VCB) Program is to empower and advocate for African American Provides a safe and supportive place where abuse concerns can be children by promoting safety, enhancing effective teaming and explored. Forensic interviews, family advocacy and mental health engagement and eliminating cultural misunderstandings that lead services. to disproportionality and disparity for African American children and families. Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) Eligibility: To become a VCB you must be an African American, fill out an application, submit a resume, be fingerprinted, commit for 1 Palmdale Regional Office year and receive training. Lancaster Regional Office Child Protection Hotline

National Center for Youth Law 16 Using the law to help children in need Health & Wellness

Antelope Valley Hospital Antelope Valley Community Clinic Full service, acute care hospital. Offers the Antelope Valley the only Provides services for physical, mental and oral health care needs. trauma center, pediatric unit, NICU, inpatient mental health care, Medi-Cal, Medi-Cal HMO & other commercial plans are accepted. labor and deliver, accredited chest pain center/STEMI receiving For those without insurance, fees are based on income. AVCC is a center, advanced primary stroke center and comprehensive Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and your Patient-Centered community cancer center. Medical Home (PCMH). Services: Primary care, dental services, mental health, pediatrics, Palmdale Regional Hospital urgent care, patient center medical home, Lancaster adult day health Services: Rehabilitation, oncology, neurology, surgery, urology, care, detox services. respiratory services, diabetes management, pharmacy, otolaryngology, emergency services, stroke care, weight loss surgery, Antelope Valley Community Clinic would care, cardiology, radiology, gastroenterology, laboratory Lancaster location services, orthopedics. Services: Primary Care, Mental Health, Psychiatry, Podiatry, Bartz-Altadonna Community Health Center Endocrinology and Cardiology. Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 7:30 am – 5:00 pm Nonprofit patient centered trauma informed primary care services. (extended hours Tuesday and Thursday until 6:30 pm based on Services: primary care, HIV, hepatitis C, women’s health, reproductive availability). health and family planning, OB/GYN, pediatrics, psychiatry, counseling, one day intensive grief and loss workshops, art therapy, Lab Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 3:30 pm. alcohol and drug dependency, medically assisted treatment and Dental Clinic Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 7:30am – 5:30 pm. parenting. Urgent Care/Walk-in clinic is for conditions that require prompt Health Center Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:30 am - 6:30 pm; Saturday, attention, but do not pose an immediate, serious threat to your 9:00 am - 6:00 pm. health or life. Hours of Operation: Open every day 7:30 am – 8:00 pm. Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm.

Antelope Valley Regional Community Resource Guide 17 Health & Wellness

Palmdale location VIP Family Care Services: Primary Care, Mental Health, Psychiatry. Services: Pediatric Care, Geriatric Care, Family Practice Care, X-ray Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 5:00 pm; Saturday, Scanning, Echocardiogram Testing, Bone Density Screening, Cardiac 8:00 am – 8:00 pm. Treadmill Stress Testing, Preventative Cardiovascular Care, Health & Diabetes, Women’s Healthcare & Weight Management, Ultrasound Palmdale location Screening, Lab & Bloodwork: Cholesterol & Triglyceride Services: Primary Care, Mental Health, Psychiatry. Profiles, Urinalysis, Hemoglobin. Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 7:30 am – 5:00 pm Hours : Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 6:00 pm. (extended hours Wednesday until 8:00 pm). Lab Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 3:30 pm. Clinica mi Pueblo No appointment necessary. Services include: General medicine Dental Clinic Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 7:30am – 5:00 consultation, specialty consultation, laboratory, pharmacy, pm. diagnostic studies. Tarzana Treatment Center Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm; Saturday, 9:00 am – 3:00 Antelope Valley – Family Medical Clinic pm. Last patient received 15 minutes prior to closing. Services: Primary Medical Care. Family First Family Medical Practice Little Rock Community Clinic Services: Pediatrics, geriatrics, men and women’s health, professional medical exams. Services: Primary care services to patients in the community of Littlerock and surrounding areas. Patients are accepted with and without insurance. Hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Sierra Urgent Care Family Urgent Care and Industrial Medical Medical services available at both locations: Disease Services: family practice, urgent care, orthopedic injuries, stem cell Management, Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Lab Draw, Patient treatment. Services, Pediatrics, Preventative Care, Women’s Health and X-Ray. Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm. 10th Street West Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 8:00 pm; Saturday – Sunday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. Summit Urgent Care Services: Urgent care that treats the most common illnesses, injuries, Trade Center Drive Walk-in Clinic Hours: 8:00 am – 9:00 pm, 7 days a physicals and vaccinations, acute non-emergency medical problems. week, 365 days a year. Hours: 8:00 am – 8:00 pm, 7 days per week. Kaiser Palmdale Medical Offices East West Urgent Care Services: Urgent care services to treat common illnesses and Services: Pharmacy. No emergency care, no after hours, no urgent injuries, sports and primary physicals, on site labs, vaccinations and care. immunizations. Lancaster Medical Offices Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 7:00 pm and Saturday, 10:00 am Services: Pharmacy, urgent care. No emergency care, no after hours. – 3:00 pm. Antelope Valley Medical Offices Clinica Medica Mi Familia Services: Pharmacy. No emergency care, no after hours, no urgent Services: physical exams, x-rays, ultrasound, TB test, CT scans, urgent care. care, and orthopedic medicine. High Desert Medical Group Penny Lane Centers Services: 24 hour nurse advice line, primary care provider, specialty Domestic Violence Education and Support Group services, urgent care. Medi-Cal is accepted if the following the patient is a member of the following plan: HealthNet, HealthNet Meets every Thursday 10:00 am – 11:30 am. Free childcare may be Expansion, LA Care, or LA Care Expansion. provided.

National Center for Youth Law 18 Using the law to help children in need Housing

Mental Health America Services assist unaccompanied transitional aged youth develop life skills, increase income, save money, become self-sufficient and Hours: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm transition into permanent housing. Salvation Army Eligibility: Youth ages 18-24 experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Emergency Shelter The Way In Valley Oasis 69-bed program. Programs provide a variety of supportive services Services include: a shelter, DVHF (Domestic Violence Housing First), and aim to assist individuals in becoming self-sufficient and thrift store, CalWORKs assistance (case management, legal services), securing permanent housing. Kayla’s Place for Children, sexual assault response services, and a Program services consist of: case management, life skills instruction, hotline. employment preparation, referrals to educational programs, group and individual counseling, medical referrals, social and recreational activities.

Antelope Valley Regional Community Resource Guide 19 Law Enforcement Programs

Lancaster Sheriff’s Station Palmdale Sheriff’s Station VIDA (Vital Intervention and Directional Alternatives) AV CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) Program Vital Intervention and Directional Alternatives (VIDA) is a structured Training is designed to cover the following: Disaster Preparedness, 16-week program for non-violent, at-risk youth between the ages of Fire Safety, Disaster Medical Operations - Triage and Treating Life 11 and 17½. Complete the online form to begin the process. Youth Threatening Injuries, Disaster Medical Operations - Assessment, completes intake interview with trained VIDA staff members. During Treatment, and Hygiene, Light Search and Rescue, Team the interview, the applicant’s risk level is assessed to determine if Organization, Disaster Psychology, Terrorism and CERT, Final the youth meets the program’s criteria. Participation includes home Exercise. An email is sent to participants about new trainings visits and school visits, mid-week and Saturday meetings. Caregiver available. Training is held in various locations throughout the participation is required at some of the meetings. $75 fee to Antelope Valley. participate in this program. To sign up, call (661) 537-2901 and ask to be added to the training Eligibility: Non-violent, at-risk youth between the ages of 11 email. Please view the online flyer for additional information. and 17½. Eligibility: Training is open to ages 16 years and above. An adult needs to accompany minors to any training courses. The adult does Palmdale Sheriff’s Station not have to be a parent or caregiver. Most training classes are free. VIDA (Vital Intervention and Directional Alternatives) Some may have a cost. See description above. Eligibility: Non-violent, at-risk youth between the ages of 11 and 17½.

National Center for Youth Law 20 Using the law to help children in need Library Services

Antelope Valley College Library Youth over the age of 14 are not allowed on the second floor of the library. Youth have access to computer, internet, printing, and support from on campus librarian. Youth can request a non-student card to check out books from the library. The cost is $10 per school year. Guardian must provide a valid identification card when requesting a card. Library Hours: Please call to get the most recent schedule, as the library hours change periodically. City of Palmdale Palmdale City Library The website can be assessed in Spanish. The website allows to renew rentals online. There is a activity calendar posted on the website. The library offers online tutoring that can be accessed from a home computer. To apply for a library card go to the library with a caregiver with a valid ID showing the current address, if the address is not current on the ID bring in a utility bill. Foster parents must bring notice from the department saying they are the foster parent for the child. Library Hours: Mon – Thurs, 10:00 am - 8:00 pm; Fri – Sun 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. Los Angeles County Lancaster Library The library offers free online live tutoring in both English and Spanish. The tutoring is offered for K-12 students, college students, and adult learners. They also offer online courses through lynda. com. They offer a calendar at the site for the activities that are the guardian to the library with a valid identification card. Cards are happening throughout the month. issued the same day and ready to use. This is a Los Angeles County library so if the student has previously Library Hours: Mon – Tues, 11:00 am - 7:00 pm; Wed – Sat, 9:00 am - been issued a library card through a Los Angeles County Library 5:00 pm; Sun, closed. they can use that card, to replace a card the charge is $3. To apply Quartz Hill Library for a new card an application must be filled out and brought with The library offers volunteer opportunity for youth. Youth have access the guardian to the library with a valid identification card. Cards are to printing and making copies to complete school assignments. The issued the same day and ready to use. website gives a calendar of the activities that offered at the library Library Hours: Mon – Wed, 10:00 am - 8:00 pm; Thurs – Sat, 9:00 am - throughout the month. The library offers free online live tutoring for 5:00 pm; Sun, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm. both English and Spanish learners. The tutoring is offered for K-12 Littlerock Library students, college students, and adult learners. They also offer online courses through lynda.com. The website gives a calendar of the activities that offered at the library throughout the month. The library offers free online live This is a Los Angeles County library so if the student has previously tutoring in both English and Spanish. The tutoring is offered for been issued a library card through a Los Angeles County Library K-12 students, college students, and adult learners. They also offer they can use that card, to replace a card the charge is $3. To apply online courses through lynda.com. for a new card an application must be filled out and brought with the guardian to the library with a valid identification card. Cards are This is a Los Angeles County library so if the student has previously issued the same day and ready to use. been issued a library card through a Los Angeles County Library they can use that card, to replace a card the charge is $3. To apply Library Hours: Mon, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm; Tue – Wed, 10:00 am – 8:00 for a new card an application must be filled out and brought with pm; Thu – Sat, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm; Sun, closed.

Antelope Valley Regional Community Resource Guide 21 Mental Health Providers

Lancaster Hathaway Sycamores Child And Family Services Alafia Mental Health Institute Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. Programs/Services: 0-5 mental health services community outreach services, wraparound, TAY FSP, intensive field capable clinical Contact provider to begin phone intake. Provider may have waiting services (IFCCS), co-occurring disorders, prevention and early list. Youth in care will need minute order or DCFS 179 form . intervention (PEI), medication support mental health services (MHS), Services provided: 0-5 mental health services, crisis intervention, psychological testing, therapeutic behavioral services (TBS). prevention and early intervention (PEI), medication support, mental health services, psychiatry specialized foster care, targeted case Eligibility: Medi-Cal Only. Will need minute order. management (TCM). Kaiser Permanente Behavioral Health Eligibility: Only Medi-Cal accepted. Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. Children’s Bureau of Southern California Services: Behavioral health services. No emergency care, Mental Health services for ages 5-17. Caregiver needs to call to no pharmacy, no after hours, no urgent care. request service. For youth in foster care placement paperwork and Masada Homes minute order is needed. CSW can provide this information. Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am - 5:30 pm. Eligibility: Youth ages 5 to 17. Only Medi-Cal accepted. Programs/Services: 0-5 mental health services, community Children’s Center of Antelope Valley outreach prevention and early intervention (PEI), medication Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm (including for walk-ins). support, psychiatry services, school-based services, targeted case Medical and PPO insurance accepted. Referral form can be management (TCM), full service partnership (FSP), wraparound completed or caregiver could call to request services. services. Programs/Services: 0-5 mental health services, community outreach, Eligibility: Medi-Cal Only. Will need minute order. Provider can crisis intervention medication support, mental health services (MHS), contact CSW for required documents. prevention and early intervention (PEI) specialized foster care, therapeutic behavioral services (TBS).

National Center for Youth Law 22 Using the law to help children in need Mental Health Providers

Pathways Community Services Contact provider to begin phone intake. Youth in care will need Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. minute order or DCFS 179 form. CSW also refer to services. Only Medi-Cal accepted. Programs/Services: community outreach, intensive in-home services, medication support, mental health services (MHS), targeted case Children’s Bureau of Southern California management (TCM). Caregiver needs to call to request service. For youth in foster care Eligibility: Medi-Cal Only. CSW can refer or caregiver can call to start placement paperwork and minute order is needed. CSW can provide process. Minute Order needed. this information. Eligibility: Ages 5-17. Only Medi-Cal accepted. Penny Lane Centers Hours: Monday – Thursday, 8:00 am – 8:00 pm; Friday, 8:00 am – Optimist Youth Homes-Palmdale 6:00 pm. Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. For services: CSW can refer or caregiver can call to schedule intake. Programs/Services: community outreach, medication support, Minute order is needed. mental health services (MHS), targeted case management (TCM), full Programs/Services: 0-5 mental health services, CalWORKs, services partnership (FSP). community outreach, dual diagnosis, medication support, mental Eligibility: Medi-Cal Only. For services, caregiver needs to complete health services (MHS), psychological testing, specialized foster care, referral form. Minute Order is needed. therapeutic behavioral services (TBS), wraparound services, school- Tessie Cleveland Community Services based services, juvenile justice. Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Personal Involvement Center, Inc. For outpatient services – only Tuesday or Friday – first come, first Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. served – recommended to be there at 8:00 am. Only 8 people Contact provider for intake. Medi-Cal accepted. accepted per day. Programs/Services: targeted case management, mental health Caregiver must bring ID, minute order, Medi-Cal card, placement services (MHS), medication support, crisis intervention, wraparound paperwork, and child. services. Programs/Services: targeted case management (TCM), mental health services (MHS), medication support, crisis intervention, field based Tarzana Treatment Center therapy, wraparound services, full services partnership (FSP). Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Eligibility: Medi-Cal only. Speak to intake department for services. Various insurances are accepted. Medi-Cal is accepted. Wraparound Services Programs/Services: Mental health services (MHS), crisis intervention, • California Mentor, Children’s Bureau community outreach services, support services, targeted case • Child and Family Guidance Center management (TCM), individual and group services, relapse • Hathaway Sycamores prevention and education, family participation, drug testing. • Masada Homes Palmdale • Penny Lane Centers Antelope Valley Kidz Connection • Personal Involvement Center Medi-Cal accepted. To access services, CSW needs to speak with • Tarzana Treatment Center Service Linkage Special (SLS) within DCFS office to make referral. • Tessie Cleveland Community Services This is the only way to obtain services at this location. There are currently nine agencies in the Antelope Valley providing Services: 0-5 Mental Health Services, Mental Health Wrap services. Services include therapy, referral to psychiatry. The Services, Psychological Testing, Specialized Foster Care, Targeted team provides services in the home that are structured around Case Management (TCM). the needs of the family. Youth must have an open DCFS case or Eligibility: Services for children and Transition Aged Youth (TAY). been placed on either formal or information. Children may also be Child and Family Guidance Center receiving services through post-adoptive services. Post-adoptive services are up 18 months and for youth in the juvenile system 12 Programs/Services: crisis intervention, field capable clinical months, unless they have a DCFS open case. Referrals are made by services (FCCS), medication support, mental health services the CSW, probation officer, treating therapist, or by a Wrap team who (MHS), psychological testing, specialized foster care, targeted is already providing services to another youth in the home. Services case management (TCM), therapeutic behavioral services (TBS), are billed to Medi-Cal. wraparound services, full service partnership (FSP).

Antelope Valley Regional Community Resource Guide 23 Mentorship Programs

Antelope Valley College Antelope Valley Health Partners STAR Mentoring Program United We Mentor STAR (Student Transfer and Academic Retention) is a Federal This is a mentorship program that helps empower youth in the AV Student Support Services program. It’s designed to identify to make positive life choices through the use of group mentoring promising students and provide instructional support services above sessions and workshops. Workshops consist of guided group and beyond what is currently being offered. No cost. activities that encourage laughter, fun and getting to know each Services include: Academic, goal setting and career counseling; other. Mentees practice communication skills, conflict resolution, life progress monitoring and personal support through regular skills and best practices to build self-confidence. No cost. meetings; a limited amount of supplemental grant aid scholarships; Note: they are no longer providing service due to a lack of funding, cultural enrichment activities; peer/faculty mentoring; priority however they plan to re-extend service when funding permits. registration; 4-year college visits and transfer assistance; study Eligibility: Mentoring for youth ages 7-17. Mentors must be age 18 skills, supplemental instruction and tutoring; computer literacy and and up and must commit to 1 year. research skills; Summer Bridge program; academic enrichment class; financial aid and scholarship application assistance. AVUHSD Transportation provided for off-site four year campus visits. No cost. Link Crew Eligibility: STAR Application must be submitted before the conclusion of the first week of Fall/Spring Semester. Only Link Crew is a freshman transition program that welcomes incoming Accepts 170 students per year including those already receiving freshmen and makes them feel comfortable and supported service, however youth in care are given some priority over other throughout the first year of their high school experience. Link applicants. Accepts incoming college freshmen. Must be a full-time Crew trains incoming juniors and seniors to support and be positive student (+12 credits) to qualify, (+9 credits) for OSD. role models for incoming 9th graders. EOPS & CARE Eligibility: Enrolled at a school in the Antelope Valley Union High School District. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) is a California Community College program to assist educationally disadvantaged Boys and Girls Club AV students with financial need who want to attend college. The Foster Friends Antelope Valley College EOPS program receives state and district funds to recruit, enroll, and support these students that may not Mentors youth in care through SELF model (strength, endurance, otherwise seek higher education. One-on-one counseling, early love, and friendship). Participants come together with other youth in registration, tutoring, grants, campus visits and clerical services are care and have a platform to discuss positive/negative experiences provided. No cost. with peers, goal set and engage in fun activities. Meets twice a week. Cost is $25 a calendar year, provides admittance to all BGCAV Eligibility: There are six basic requirements that must be met when programs. determining eligibility for EOPS: financial need, unmet need, full- time student status, California resident, non-college graduate, and Eligibility: Current and former youth in foster care. educational disadvantage. Pen or Pencil Guardian Scholars Foster Youth A dropout reduction, mentoring, crime prevention and service The Guardian Scholars Program aims to connect current and former learning program. No cost. foster youth with a support system to help develop the tools needed to succeed in, through, and beyond college. AVC Guardian Scholars works to: encourage students to participate in interesting and/or beneficial activities, events, or programs; support students concerning academic, personal, mental, and/ or emotional well-being; provide enriching activities and create a scholarly community that supports success. No cost. Eligibility: Current and former youth in foster care.

National Center for Youth Law 24 Using the law to help children in need Postsecondary

Antelope Valley College High Desert Medical College Fully accredited community college. AVC takes pride in providing a Clinical Medical Assisting, Dental Assisting, Medical quality, comprehensive education for a wide variety of learners. Administrative Assisting, Pharmacy Technician, Ultrasound Technician, Vocational Nursing. Barnes Aviation Barnes Aviation is a full service FBO conveniently located in the Lancaster Beauty School Antelope Valley at William J. Fox Airport providing flight training, Programs Offered: Cosmetology, Barbering, Advance Manicurist, aircraft rental and maintenance. Esthetician, Teacher Training. Programs Offered: Private Pilot Certificate, Commercial Pilot Certificate, Flight Instructor, Tail Wheel Pilot Training, Aerobatic Los Angeles Training Institute for Alcohol & Training, Flight Training, Aircraft Rental, Aircraft Maintenance, Drug Counseling Oxygen Service, Weather and Flight Planning, Hangar Space, Major Programs Offered: Alcohol and Drug Counselor Certificate Program Repairs and Aircraft Rebuilding. and continuing education units for counselors. Brandman University San Joaquin Valley College Bachelor’s Degree: Applied Studies, Business, Communications, Medical & Dental: Medical Assistant, Medical Office, Pharmacy Criminal Justice, Legal, Data Analytics & GIS, Human Resources, Technology. Information Technology, Leadership, Psychology & Counseling, Social Technical & Industrial: Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Work, Sociology, Teaching & Education. Refrigeration. Master’s Degree: Business, Data Analytics & GIS, Healthcare, Business & Criminal Justice: Business Administration, Criminal Human Resources, Leadership, Psychology & Counseling, Education Justice: Corrections. Credentials & Authorizations: Leadership, Teaching & Education. California State University Bakersfield- University of Antelope Valley Antelope Valley Satellite Campus Master Degree Programs: Master’s in Business Administration (MBA), Master’s in Criminal Justice, Master’s in Education. 8 undergraduate degrees: Business Administration: Accounting, General Business, Management; Child, Adolescent and Family Certificate Programs: Culinary Arts & Restaurant Management, Studies; Criminal Justice; Rn to BSN (online); Sociology: Traditional, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Massage Therapy, Medical Human Services; Liberal Studies: Traditional, IBEST, ISPED; Assistant, Medical Billing & Coding, Paramedic, Pharmacy Technician, Interdisciplinary Studies; Natural Science Foundation. Professional Baking & Pastry, Vocational Nursing. 6 graduate degrees: Business Administration (MBA), Education Bachelor Degree Programs: Business Management, Communication Administration (MA), Special Education (MA), Master of Social Work Studies, Criminal Justice, Electrical Engineering, Health Fitness (MSW), Administration (MSA) (online), Curriculum and Instruction Specialist, Healthcare Management, Hospitality Management, (MA) (online); Teaching Credential: Multiple Subject, Single Subject, Nursing (RN to BSN), Psychology, Sports Management. Special Education. Online Programs: Master’s in Business Administration (MBA), Master’s in Criminal Justice, Bachelor’s in Business Management, Clinical Training Institute Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice, Nursing (RN to BSN), Associate of Programs Offered: Phlebotomy Technician, Pharmacy Technician, Allied Health, Associate of Business Management, Associate of Medical Biller/Coder, Medical Assistant. Paramedic Science, Medical Billing & Coding. Associate Degree Programs: Allied Health, Business Management, Contractors State License Schools Fire Science, Healthcare Management, Hospitality Management, California State License Services (CSLS) is the largest school in Paramedic Science. California devoted to the Construction professional. CSLS helps its students pass the exam to become licensed contractors in the State University of Phoenix of California. Program levels range from associates degree to doctoral degrees in Programs Offered: Home Inspection Courses, Estimating for various fields such as: Business, Communication, Criminal Justice, Construction, Blueprint Reading, ICC Certification, EPA – RRP Education, Healthcare, Human Resources, Nursing Sciences, Certification. Technology. Classes are offered on campus and online.

Antelope Valley Regional Community Resource Guide 25 Pregnant & Parenting Services

Antelope Valley Health Neighborhood Healthy Families of America Operation Motherhood - Moms Supporting Moms Direct case management and home-visitation services using the Healthy Families America evidence-based model, a prevention Meets every Tuesday at 10:00 am. To join or refer someone call: program designed to promote positive parenting, enhance child (213) 334-0653. Facilitated by Theion and Michelle. health and development, and prevent child abuse and neglect. Antelope Valley Partners for Health Eligibility: At-risk parents that are pregnant or have a newborn up to 3 months old, families wanting home visitation services. Clients Welcome Baby Program must live in either the Lancaster or Palmdale Best Start Community. Welcome Baby is a voluntary, universal home visitation program offered at no cost to all mothers giving birth, or planning to give Bartz-Altadonna Community Health Center birth at participating hospitals in Los Angeles County. The program Offers parenting classes, reproductive health and family planning, includes trained professionals who work with patients on site at OB/Gyn, and women’s health services. the hospitals and in their homes. Registered Nurses, Parent Coaches and Hospital Liaisons provide individual support and information Breakthrough Parenting on topics like parenting and early child development, bonding and attachment, and assistance on issues such as basic health care, 10-week course, court approved, and participants receive a letter of nutrition, breastfeeding and home safety. completion. Eligibility: Pregnant and parenting mothers, no age restrictions. Care Net Women’s Resource Center of North Pregnancy must be less than 38 weeks prenatal to enroll or County a mother can enroll while bedside at a hospital. The program is available to all families regardless of risk factors or socio- Provides pregnancy decision/options consultations. Cost-free. economic status and is voluntary; clients can decline enrollment or Youth are able to schedule and attend appointments on their own. discontinue services at any time. Consultations can include education regarding youth’s reproductive and health rights. Lactation Center & Breastfeeding Support Group No age restrictions. Highly recommended to bring a picture ID (can Lactation Support Group meets Mondays, 10:00 am - 11:30 am. be school issued ID).

National Center for Youth Law 26 Using the law to help children in need Pregnant & Parenting Services

Children’s Bureau Penny Lane Centers Partnerships for Families Parenting Class at Court Yard Lancaster Provides assistance with child care options, housing referrals, parent 16-week parenting classes program for pregnant/parenting training, substance abuse services, domestic violence services, youth. Child care provided during class. parent self-help, income support services, mental health services, Nurturing Parenting Program vocational development services, and more. 16-week court-approved parenting classes. Addresses: positive Black Infant Health Program – Antelope Valley ways to handle anger and stress; building empathy and self- Provides 10-week parenting classes. Program provides mental worth in your child; and alternatives to spanking. Free childcare health referrals, 1-on-1 services, pre-natal care and post-natal care. will be provided to those admitted into the class, limited space Participants learn proven strategies to reduce stress and develop available. Refreshments and snacks will be provided during class. life skills. This is accomplished through a group-based approach Class meets weekly on Wednesdays (English class from 9:30 with complementary case management. Weekly group sessions help am – 11:30 am, Spanish class from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm). women build social support, access their strengths, make positive choices and set health-promoting goals. Planned Parenthood The goal of the BIH Program is to improve African-American Abortion Referrals, Birth Control, HIV Testing, Men’s Health infant and maternal health, as well as decrease health and social Care, Morning-After Pill (Emergency Contraception), Pregnancy inequities for women and infants. Testing & Services, STD Testing, Treatment & Vaccines and Women’s Health Care. Must be age 18+ or an Emancipated youth. To enroll, must be under 30 weeks pregnant. Women can come in person for enrollment or Services are provided with or without health insurance coverage. be referred through Kaiser. Community liaisons also visit WIC offices Open Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; Saturday, 8:00 am – 4:00 to enroll women who are interested. pm. Grace Resources, Inc. Project Fatherhood Grace Resources, Inc. is an interdenominational para-church social service agency that adheres to the Christian Faith. GRI, Inc. is not An evidence based community program that helps fathers learn the a church nor is it under the authority or direction of any church tools to participate actively in the rearing and ensuring the well being or denomination. GRI does not mandate any religious beliefs or of their children. activities from any client as a requirement for services. Hours: Children’s Bureau Program Location: Tuesdays, 9:00 am - 11:00 Provides resources for community members. Can provide am; Optimist Youth Homes & Family Services Location: Thursdays, 3:00 pregnant and parenting mothers with emergency baby supplies pm - 5:00 pm; Pennylane Centers location: Tuesdays, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm. (diapers, wipes and formula every 14 days). Resources available on drop-in basis. Adults not needed for youth to receive supplies. Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:30 am - 4:00 pm. Supplemental Nutrition Program – Antelope Valley Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) Nutrition education, breastfeeding support, referrals and vouchers for healthy foods to families that meet the income guidelines, for Parents in Partnership children 0-5 years old. Parent Partners will use their experience to help support, educate Eligibility: Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or just had a and empower parents in their efforts to successfully navigate the baby. Children under 5 years old (including foster children). Families DCFS system. The program includes: lobby and community outreach, with low to medium income (working families may qualify). a warm line, parent orientations and parent support groups. Nurse Family Partnership Assistance for pregnant women. Registered nurses provide home visits, referrals, and support to families from pregnancy up until the child turns 2 years old. Women must be pregnant for the first time, and be 24 or fewer weeks pregnant. Must meet income requirements. Services available in the AV.

Antelope Valley Regional Community Resource Guide 27 Substance Treatment

American Health Services LLC Tarzana Treatment Center Programs/Services: Narcotics replacement therapy, counseling, and Programs/Services: substance abuse assessments, inpatient drug suboxone (FDA approved treatment for opioid addiction). and alcohol treatment (medical detox and psychiatric services), residential drug and alcohol treatment (adult, youth, women Change Lanes Youth Support Services and children), outpatient drug and alcohol treatment (intensive Programs/Services offered: Outpatient drug treatment, NA 12-step outpatient program, adult and youth services, mental health offered every Tuesday at 12:30 pm. counseling), day treatment/partial hospitalization (adult, youth, women and children), supportive housing (sober living and Cycles of Change Recovery Services transitional housing), family medical care, court referred programs (drug diversion and drug court), community education services, and Programs/Services: 12-step, bio sound therapy alcohol rehab drug testing. program, addiction intervention, detox, residential treatment, family therapy, outpatient program and extended care. Western Pacific Medical Corp – Lancaster Eligibility: This program serves adults only, does not accept Medi-Cal The mission of Western Pacific Med Corp is to provide evidence and has no waitlist because it is privately owned. If their Palmdale based narcotic treatment services to any eligible person seeking location is full, you can access services in the Valley area. them. These services shall be provided in a cost effective, high quality, humane, culturally sensitive, and non-discriminatory manner. Design for Change Recovery Services Holistic rehab center.

National Center for Youth Law 28 Using the law to help children in need Tutoring Services

Please note that this is not a comprehensive list of school site Piute Middle School tutoring in the region. The sites listed below are those that have After school tutoring offered once a week. RISE After School formal partnerships with the National Center for Youth Law. Visit the Program provides homework assistance and child care until 5:30 district’s website for a more comprehensive list of services. pm. This is a resource that fills up quick, but foster youth are priority Antelope Valley College registrants. Registration begins in May of each year and students enrolled must re-enlist on an annual basis. Tutoring is offered on Learning Center: General Tutoring Wednesday, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Room 33. Offers free subject tutoring, test preparation workshops and New Vista Middle School orientations for the Learning Center format. Students are limited to a maximum of two hours of tutoring each week. They are limited to ACES Tutoring, students must sign up to participate. Offered Monday, one hour in one subject and an additional hour in a second subject. Wednesday, Thursday, 3 - 4pm. The two-hour limit does not include services that are provided in Online Resources other programs in the Learning Center. Appointments usually aren’t filled on the same day the appointment LSD Online textbook publishers provide online resources as well to is requested. Links to Reading Center, Math Center, Writing Center reinforce and support instruction. 6th-8th Language Arts, Math, and and other support services can be found online. EOPS, STAR and Social Studies McDougal Littell (choose the appropriate grade and Guardian Scholars also extend tutoring services to those enrolled subject). 6th-8th Science Glencoe (choose California Programs). in their programs; more information can be found under the mentorship tab on their website. Los Angeles County Library Antelope Valley Union High School District Partnership with Tutor.com Students have access to live tutors online. Visit library website and Palmdale High School click Tutor.com under the Digital Library tab. Free with library card Tutoring services provided in the library, Monday – Friday (except number. Wednesday), 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm. Eastside High School Los Angeles County Office of Education Tutoring services provided in the library, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Foster Youth Coordinating Services Coordinating Programs Tutoring 3:01 pm - 4:01 pm. Students may be eligible to receive up to 20 hours of academic Lancaster High School support with a review for potential additional hours, which may end Tutoring services provided in the library, Monday, Tuesday, prior to end of the fiscal year (June 30, 2019). Wednesday, Thursday, 2:45 pm - 3:45pm (select Wednesdays from Services are designed to be one-on-one in-home tutoring with adult 1:05 pm - 2:05 pm). supervision. Highland High School Funding for Foster Youth Services can only be used for students Tutoring services provided in the student union on Monday - (ages 5-21) residing within Los Angeles County who have an open Thursday after school. Other tutoring services provided Monday - DCFS/Dependency court or an open Probation/Delinquency court Friday, 6:30 am - 7:24 am and Tuesday/Thursday, 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm. case, living in a suitable placement. AV Tutoring We do not service students in Kin-GAP (Kinship Guardianship Assistance Payment Program) at this time. Offers K-12, college and test prep assistance. Only renders service through home and community visits. Fee: $35 an hour Sylvan Learning Center Boys and Girls Club AV AVUHSD SES Off Site Tutoring Homework Assistance Offers K-12 and test prep assistance. $25 a year for assistance and access to other club features. AVUHSD Fees: 20 hours free for students approved by AVUHSD, or $48 an hour for k-8 students/standard enrollment. Lancaster School District Tutoring Hours: Monday - Friday 3:30 pm- 6:30 pm, Saturday 9:30 Armargosa Creek Middle School am - 12:30 pm. One hour of Math and Language Arts tutoring will be offered after Additional AVUHSD Partnership Information: No cap on approvals; school, enrichment tutoring may be offered as well. Applications are generally dispersed during September and October Endeavour Middle School via school flyer; Math, Reading and SAT Prep available; iPad and in person service provided. One hour of tutoring will be offered after school up to 3 days a week. Transportation will also be provided for students who normally take the bus to and from school.

Antelope Valley Regional Community Resource Guide 29 Transition Age Youth Services

Hours for hot meals: Tuesday – Friday hot dinner is served from 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm. On Saturdays breakfast is served from 8:00 am - 11:00 am, lunch 1:00 - 2:00 pm and dinner from 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm. Youth between the age of 16 to 25. Probation Department Independent Living Services for Probation Foster Youth Services are based on need and availability of funding. Eligibility: Must have a probation placement, and over the age of 16 up to age 21 (even after case closure). Only an ILP/Transition Coordinator can verify eligibility. However, if a youth is between the ages of 16- 20, they may be eligible for Independent Living Program (ILP) services if one of the following applies: (a) were/are in a foster care placement at any time from age 16 – 18*; or (b) were/are under a legal guardianship with a relative (KinGAP) and received/are receiving KinGAP services between the ages of 16 to 18 years of age; or (c) were/are in a Dependency Court granted non-related legal guardianship that was granted on or after 8th birthday. These guidelines apply to DCFS and Probation foster youth. * This does not include youth placed in detention facilities, locked County of Los Angeles facilities, forestry camps, training schools, facilities that are primarily DMH Transition Age Youth (TAY) Division for the detention of youth who are adjudicated, delinquent, medical and psychiatric facilities, voluntary placements, wraparound program The Enhanced Emergency Shelter Program contained in the Mental participants, youth placed pursuant to an individualized education Health Services Act (MHSA) Plan will serve the immediate and program and guardianship placements in which the youth is not a urgent housing needs of the Seriously Emotionally Disturbed (SED)/ dependent or ward of the court. Severely Persistently Mentally Ill (SPMI) TAY population. Eligibility: Must be TAY, ages 18-25, SED/SPMI, indigent, homeless Tarzana Treatment Center or at imminent risk of homelessness, does not have any income, We Exist Program benefits, or any other resources to pay for shelter, and is not a danger to self, others, or gravely disabled. The Enhanced Emergency We Exist is a new LA County Department of Mental Health (DMH) Shelter Program for TAY targets those youth who can otherwise funded program dedicated to expanding access and improving live independently in the community and have minimal supervision services for LGBTZI2-S transition age youth (TAY) and their families/ needs. Youth who are under LPS conservatorship are not eligible for caregivers. Free services for all individuals ages 16-25, including this program. peer support groups, family/caregiver support groups, and referrals. Department of Child and Family Services The Salvation Army (DCFS) The Way In Please visit website or reach out to department contacts to access Service Planning Area 1 (Antelope Valley) has a Transitional Housing resources. Program (Scattered-Site Model – where youth are supported at various locations, not all youth in program are housed at the same Penny Lane Centers site). The goal is to assist unaccompanied transitional aged youth Transitional Age Youth (TAY) Drop in Center (The Yellow Submarine) to develop life skills, increase income, save money, become self- sufficient and transition into permanent housing. The drop-in center provides a safe space for youth. There is also a Youth Family Reconnection Program (designed to The center offers: hygiene products, showers, food, bus passes, hot reconnect Transitional Age Youth (TAY) with family and/or building/ meals and laundry services during hours of operation to meet basic strengthening positive relationships with adults. The YFR program is needs. Also has a case manager on-site to assist with linkage to a form of family intervention intended to support youth who desire services such as mental health, employment, housing, etc. to reconnect and strengthen their relationship with family or other Center hours: Tuesday – Friday, 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm; Saturday, 8:00 supportive adults). am - 8:00 pm. Dinner is provided Monday – Friday, 6:30 - 8:00 pm.

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Antelope Valley Hospital City of Palmdale Volunteers Teen Volunteer Program Service Learning Youth must complete an application and have caregiver sign as Interns: The City accepts student learners and interns based upon well. They must have a letter of Recommendation from a teacher, availability. Students should contact the city well in advance if they family friend or co-worker (if applicable) and must attach their h a v e a s p e c i fi c d e p a r t m e n t o r p r o g r a m t h e y w o u l d l i k e t o i n t e r n f o r . current grades or report card. A 100 hour commitment is required if Service Hours: Student learners completing school required hours volunteering for program. Youth usually complete this in 10 months. (20 hours or less) that are 16 years of age or older may contact Eligibility: Must be in high school and 15 or older. SAVES. A v a i l a b l e H o u r s : M o n d a y – T h u r s d a y, 7 : 3 0 a m – 6 : 0 0 p m . Service Project: Student learners are encouraged to develop service City of Lancaster projects based on their individual interests. Volunteer Opportunities Court Ordered Service Volunteer interest forms are available at the reception desk in City The City accepts Court Referred Community Service in the following Hall, or on the website to download. programs. A referral must be completed from the Volunteer Center of Los Angeles prior to registering with a City program. City of Palmdale Grace Resource Center Administrative Services Community Programs Volunteers are needed for the hot meal service on Wednesday The City does accept community service participants from GAIN and Friday, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm and Sundays, 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm. (Greater Avenues to Independence) based upon program needs. Volunteers can show up to volunteer without signing up as long as Participant should be aware that they must complete a program documented hours are not needed. If a volunteer needs documented interview and background check prior to acceptance. hours; contact Matthew Buck to schedule a meeting Monday – Friday, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm. Eligibility: Volunteers must be ages 14 and over.

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Lancaster United Methodist Church Lancaster Library Volunteers may be needed to help serve lunch to individuals who Hours: Monday – Wednesday, 10:00 am – 8:00 pm; Thursday – are homeless on Mondays and Thursdays at noon. If interested, Saturday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm; Sunday, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm. schedule a meeting with Marie Anne to sign up to volunteer. Eligibility: Volunteers must be 14 years or older. Los Angeles County Animal Care North LA County CARES Mentoring Circle Center (Animal Shelter) Non-profit organization that focuses on the emotional, social, A short-term volunteering program is not available. Due to academic and professional development of children and the the amount of training required, the care center is unable to wellness of adults who mentor and parent them. Geared toward accommodate volunteers wishing to complete community service African-American children however does not exclude any group hours for school or another organization. Volunteers must be able of children. Volunteer mentors are recruited, trained, deployed and to commit to a minimum of 2 hours per week and make a 9 month supported throughout their mentoring tenure. commitment to the animal care center at which they will volunteer. Programs include: The Rising, HBCU Rising, University for Volunteer Coordinators are available at each site. Parents, Community Circles. Eligibility: Must be at least 16 years of age to volunteer. Eligibility: For ages 18 or older. Los Angeles County Library Volunteer Palmdale City Library Opportunities Live scan and background check is required. When volunteering a To volunteer at any of the below listed LA County Libraries, youth time commitment is required. For available opportunities at Library must complete an application and take it to the desired library. visit website. Various tasks are assigned. Please see below for library specific Eligibility: Youth 16 and older need to sign up to be a volunteer. information. Los Angeles County Library Volunteer Saddle Up Therapeutic Riding Stables Opportunities Volunteer needs include: Quartz Hill Library Horse Leaders: Must have previous horse experience and be at least 15 years old. Leaders must be very calm and enjoy being around Hours: Monday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm; Tuesday – Wednesday, 10:00 am horses. Must be able to walk for up to an hour. Some running may be – 8:00 pm; Thursday – Saturday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. involved if a team is trotting a horse. Youth will be required to complete Live Scan. This is free when Sidewalkers: No previous experience required. Must be at least 15 completed in the main office in Santa Clarita. On occasions the Live years old and able to walk for up to an hour. Scan can be completed at the Quartz Hill Library. Tasks vary. Stable Hands: Given the nature of horses, there is always a need to Eligibility: Volunteers must be 16 and older. Middle school aged clean the stalls, tack and groom the horses. youth can complete volunteer opportunities if they have required volunteer hours. Saddle Up would like to have a consistent time commitment. Available times Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm; Los Angeles County Library Volunteer Saturday, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm. Opportunities Eligibility: Ages 15 years and up. Littlerock Library SAVES Hours: Monday –Tuesday, 11:00 am – 7:00 pm; Wednesday – Saturday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. Hours: Monday - Thursday, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm. Must complete an application and orientation. Finger printing is needed if volunteers are over the age of 14 years old. Once application is submitted, youth will be contacted to move Eligibility: Ages 16 and older can go on their own. If under 16, youth forward with fingerprinting process. must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Eligibility: No age minimum as long as youth can complete task they are assigned.

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Advancing Communities Together Antelope Valley Youth Build (AVYB) Leadership development program that offers opportunity youth from the ages 18 and above an accredited high school diploma through our education partner YouthBuild Charter School of California. The purpose is to offer youth a safe, supportive, and structured learning environment as well as helping them rebuild their communities and their lives. Participants spend 6 – 24 months in the program dividing their time between hands on construction learning utilizing Building & Trades Multi Craft Core Curriculum (MC3), career training, and project based learning. Eligibility: Opportunity youth ages 18+. Must complete an application. There is a $20 application fee. America’s Job Center of California This Job Center is the Antelope Valley Workforce Development Consortium that offers an array of services to both employers and job seekers which is comprised of the South Valley and Antelope Valley Work Source Centers. The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2014 enacted a comprehensive youth employment program for serving eligible youth, ages 14 - 24, who face barriers to education, training, and employment. Eligibility: Youth with little to no work experience must take The World of Work (WOW) Training, a 20 hour training program. Job prior or current military service. Representatives from DCFS MVP placement and services are available for youth 14 - 24 years. The voluntarily share their own experience in the military in order to Lancaster office has orientation on Wednesdays at 3:00pm. provide direction and support for foster youth considering a career Youth needs to be registered and needs to be scheduled for the in the armed forces. The goal is to assist the youth with considering orientation since they do fill up quickly. Visit https://jobs.ca.gov/ to whether the military is appropriate and in their best interest. register. Youth can also go to the Job Center with the required documents for help to register. Job Corps Antelope Valley Work Source Center Various locations. Program provides housing while in program. Job Corps is the nation’s largest career technical training and education Provides services for the job seeker, including: Workshops on resume program for young people ages 16 through 24. Students can earn development, interview skills and networking; Small group and one- a high school diploma, a high school equivalency credential, or on-one coaching, career counseling and job search support; Access college credits through Job Corps. Job Corps offers career technical to job listings and on-site employer recruitments; Job training training in more than 100 career areas. Students receive housing, programs for eligible clients; Free access to computers, meals, basic health care, a living allowance, training, and preparation internet, fax and phones; Referrals to community partners for for a career, all at no cost. For up to 21 months after graduation, a additional supportive services; Special programs for youth; Custom career transition counselor will helps students make the transition services for veterans; Weekly hiring events; Recruiting and from Job Corps into the real world. Spanish and English brochures Screening of Applicants; Skills Assessments; Support for Job Fairs are available. and Open Houses; Referrals to Training Providers for Occupational Skills Training Customized Training Programs; No Fee Internet- Eligibility: Youth must be between ages 16-24 and be considered Based Automated System to Place Job Openings; Access to Job low income. Must complete an online application. Leads; Job Seeking and employment preparation workshop; Resume Creation; Job Club. Military Recruitment Offices Eligibility: Right to Work documents needed - Valid CA Driver’s Antelope Valley Offices: U.S. Army Recruitment Office, U.S. Navy License/Identification; Original Social Security Card. Recruitment Office, U.S. Air Force Recruitment Office, U.S. Marine Corps Recruitment Office. Department of Children and Family Services Military Veteran Program South Valley Work Source Center The Department of Children and Family Services - Military Veteran Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (open until 6:30 pm on Program (DCFS MVP) consists of DCFS employees who have Wednesday); 3rd Saturday, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm.

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City of Lancaster Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation Recreations Visit website to access the activity guide and registration link. To register for activities: click the park hyperlink or start with the find a park near you searchbar, select the activity on the park City of Palmdale page, then register. Recreation Apollo Community Regional Park Visit website to access the activity guide and registration link. Hours: sunrise to sunset. George Lane Park Hours: sunrise to sunset. Jackie Robinson Park Hours: sunrise to sunset.

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ORGANIZATION PROGRAM ADDRESS / PHONE / EMAIL WEBSITE

AB 490 Liaisons Acton Agua Dulce School District 32248 Crown Valley Road Acton, CA 93510 General: (661) 269-0750 | Fax: (661) 269- 0849 AB490 Liaison: Amanda Fischer (661) 269-0849 ext.106 afischer@aadusd. k12.ca.us AB 490 Liaison: Paulette Buechner (661) 269-5999 ext.108 pbuechner@aadusd. k12.ca.us Antelope Valley Learning 37212 47th St East, Palmdale, CA 93550 Academy (Home School Program) AB490 Liaison: Melinda Price (661) 494-1892 [email protected] Antelope Valley Union High 44811 North Sierra Hwy, Lancaster, CA 93534 School District General: (661) 948-7655 | Fax: (661) 949- 6292 AB 490 Liaison: Cheri Kreitz (661) 729-2321 ext.127 [email protected] Assurance Learning Academy 43145 Business Center Pkwy, Suite 102-103, Lancaster, CA 93535-4564 General: (877) 360-LEARN AB490 Liaison: Zuly Quezada (661) 494-2868 [email protected] Desert Sands Charter School 44130 20th Street West, Lancaster, CA 93534 General: (877) 360-LEARN AB490 Liaison: Leesa Becaria (661) 349-6738 [email protected] Eastside School District 45006 30th Street East, Lancaster, CA 93535 General: (661) 952-1200 | Fax: (661) 952- 1232 AB490 Liaison: Margo Deal (661) 952-1225 [email protected] Gorman School District 49847 Gorman School Rd, Gorman, CA 93243 General: (661) 248-6441 | Fax: (661) 248-0604 AB490 Liaison: Johannis Andrews ext. 123 [email protected] Hughes-Elizabeth Lakes 16633 Elizabeth Lake Road, Lake Hughes, CA 93532 General (661) 724-1231 | Fax (661) 724- 1231 AB490 Liaison: Dr. Lor Slaven (661) 724-1231 [email protected] iLEAD Lancaster Charter 2110 W. Avenue K, Lancaster, CA 93536 General: (661) 494-7442 | Fax:(866) 323- 8394 AB490 Liaison: Laura Henriquez (661) 722-4287 [email protected] Keppel School District 34004 128th St E, Pearblossom, CA 93553 General: (661) 944-2155 | Fax: (661) 911-3175 AB490 Liaison: Ward Lunneborg (661) 944-2372 [email protected]

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Lancaster School District 44711 Cedar Ave, Lancaster, CA 93534 General: (661) 948-46612 | Fax: (661) 726-5457 AB 490 Liaison: Julie Eutsler (661) 940-4355 [email protected] AB490 Liaison: Trish Wilson (661) 940-4355 [email protected] Life Source International Charter 44339 Beech Ave, Lancaster, CA 93534 General: (661) 579-2970 | Fax: (661) 579-2977 AB 490 Liaison: Deberae Culpepper (661) 579- 2970 [email protected] Palmdale School District 39139 10th Street East, Palmdale, CA 93550 General: (661) 947-7191 | Fax: (661) 537-6157 AB490 Liaison: Aaron Yoscovitz (661) 456-1462 [email protected] Westside School District 41914 50th Street West, Quartz Hill, CA 93536 G e n e r a l : ( 6 6 1 ) 7 2 2 - 0 7 1 6 | F a x : ( 6 6 1 ) 7 2 2 - 1 0 4 AB 490 Liaison: Kristin Gellinck-Frye (661) 722-0716 ext. 75305 [email protected] Wilsona School District 18050 East Avenue O, Palmdale, California 93591 General: (661) 264-1111 | Fax: (661) 261-3259 AB490 Liaison: Annette Rego ext. 7216 [email protected] AB490 Liaison: Denisia Loero ext. 7205 [email protected] Access (800) 883-1295 https://accessla.org/home/ Advancing Communities Together Antelope Valley Youth 38626 9th St E, Palmdale, CA 93550 http://www.advancingcommunitiesav.org/Antelope-Valley-Youthbuild Build (AVYB) Alafia Mental Health Institute 43845 10th St West St 213 Lancaster, CA http://www.cihssinc.org/ 93532 (661) 940-9094 America’s Job Center of California https://jobs.ca.gov/ American Health Services LLC 2720 East Palmdale Blvd Suite http://www.americanhealthservices.org/ 1 2 8 - 1 2 9 , Pa l m d a l e , CA 9 3 5 5 0 (661) 947- 3333 Antelope Valley College Campus Address: 3041 West Avenue K, https://www.avc.edu/sites/default/files/catalog/catalog.pdf Lancaster, CA 93536 Main Phone: (661) 722-6300 Foster & Kinship Care Education Office: CDC 118 (661) 722-6300 x6497 STAR Mentoring Program Antelope Valley College Student Services, General Website: https://www.avc.edu/studentservices/star STAR Office, SSV 208 STAR Application: https://www.avc.edu/sites/default/files/studentservices/star/application.pdf Saundra Cooley, STAR Student Support Services Program Director, Office SSV211 (Student Services Building) (661) 722-6300 x6084 [email protected] EOPS & CARE Antelope Valley College Student Services, https://www.avc.edu/studentservices/eopscare STAR Office, SSV 227 Rashitta Brown-Elize, EOPS Director, Office: SSV 227 Ext 6314 [email protected]

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Guardian Scholars Foster Youth Antelope Valley College, Student Services, SSV 180 Tyneisha Stearns, Student Equity Program Specialist, Office: SSV 180 Ext 6156 [email protected] Learning Center: General Tutoring Raquel Trejo, General Tutoring and https://www.avc.edu/studentservices/lc/generaltutoring Supplemental Instruction Tutorial Specialist Ext 6862 (Ext 6233 Department Contact) [email protected] Library 3041 W Ave. K, Lancaster, CA 93536 https://www.avc.edu/student services/library Antelope Valley Community Clinic https://avclinic.org/ Lancaster location 45104 10th St West, Lancaster, CA 93534 Palmdale location 37926 47th St E, Palmdale, CA 93552 Palmdale location 2151 East Palmdale Blvd, Palmdale, CA 93550

Antelope Valley Health Operation Motherhood - Moms 44226 10th Street West, Lancaster, CA 93534 Neighborhood Supporting Moms (213) 334-0653 Antelope Valley Partners for Health Welcome Baby Program Main AVPH line: (661) 942-4719 http://www.avph.org/campaign/welcome-baby/ Lactation Center & Breastfeeding http://www.avph.org/campaign/lactation-center/ Support Group United We Mentor 44226 10th St. West, Lancaster, CA 93534 http://www.avph.org/campaign/united-we-mentor/ Cheyenne Capella, Director of Program Development (661) 942-4719 x107 [email protected] Healthy Families of America http://www.avph.org/campaign/healthy-families-america/ Antelope Valley Hospital 1600 West Avenue J, Lancaster, CA 93534 https://www.avhospital.org/ (661) 949-5000 Teen Volunteer Program (661) 949-5105 https://www.avhospital.org/About/TeenVolunteer Antelope Valley Juvenile Probation 43917 Division Street, Lancaster, CA 93535 Office Phone: (661) 582-7000 | Fax: Fax: (661) 723-1031 Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Katrina Wade, Transition Coordinator (323) 485-4631 [email protected] Antelope Valley Kidz Connection 2 3 2 3 E P a l m d a l e B l v d . P a l m d a l e C A , 9 3 5 5 0 . https://locator.lacounty.gov/health/Location/3181372/antelope-valley-kidz-connection (661) 265-8627 Antelope Valley Transit Authority 4 2 2 1 0 6 t h S t r e e t W e s t , L a n c a s t e r , C A 9 3 5 3 4 http://www.avta.com/ Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 6:00 pm. Open 8:00 am – 2:00 pm on the last S a t u r d a y o f e a c h m o n t h f o r p a s s s a l e s . (661) 945-9445 Antelope Valley Union High School Palmdale High School 2137 E Ave R, Palmdale, CA 93550 District (661) 273-1093 Eastside High School 44811 North Sierra Hwy, Lancaster, CA 93534 (661) 946-3800 Lancaster High School 44900 N. Division Street, Lancaster, CA 93535 (661) 726-7649 Highland High School 39055 25th Street West, Palmdale, CA 93551 (661) 538-0304 Online Resources https://www.avdistrict.org/academics/resources Link Crew See school websites for more information. Antelope Valley Work Source 1420 W. Avenue I, Lancaster, CA 93534 Center (661) 726-4128

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AV Tutoring (661) 430-9002 Barnes Aviation 4 5 5 5 W e s t A v e n u e G L a n c a s t e r, C A 9 3 5 3 6 https://www.barnesaviation.com/ (661) 948-4048 Bartz-Altadonna Community 43322 Gingham Ave Suite http://www.bartz-altadonna-chc.org/services/ Health Center 105, Lancaster, CA 93535 (661) 874-4050 Boys and Girls Club AV Homework Assistance Lancaster: 45404 N. Division Street Lancaster, CA 93535 Palmdale: 815 Ave Q-6 E, Palmdale, CA 93550 Klarryssa Garza, Site Coordinator (661) 267-2582 Foster Friends Lancaster Location https://www.avbgc.org/foster-friends Clarissa Garza, Site Coordinator (661) 267-2582 Brandman University https://www.brandman.edu/about-brandman/campus/antelope-valley Breakthrough Parenting Piute Wellness House 4 5 5 3 4 5 t h S t r e e t E a s t , L a n c a s t e r , C A 9 3 5 3 5 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Grace Resource Center 4 5 1 3 4 S i e r r a H i g h w a y , L a n c a s t e r , C A 9 3 5 3 4 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm California Mentor Wraparound Services 1529 E Palmdale Blvd. Suite 212 Palmdale, http://www.ca-mentor.com/who-we-are CA 93550 (661) 526-5061 California State University Antelope Valley Satellite Campus 4 3 9 0 9 3 0 t h S t r e e t W e s t L a n c a s t e r , C A 9 3 5 3 6 Bakersfield (661) 952-5000 Care Net Women’s Resource Center 44733 10th Street West, Lancaster, CA 93534 https://avcarenet.com/ of North County (661) 729-4277 CASA of Los Angeles County Antelope Valley Office: 1040 West Avenue J , R o o m 1 1 3 0 , L a n c a s t e r, C A 9 3 5 3 4 (661) 723-2272 Change Lanes Youth Support 43845 10th Street West Suite Services Offered: http://www.changelanes.org/services__programs Services 1-D, Lancaster, CA 93534 Referral Form: http://www.changelanes.org/referral_form (661) 948-2555 Child and Family Guidance Center 40005 10th St West, STE. 106 Palmdale, CA https://www.childguidance.org/ 93551 (661) 265-8627 Children's Bureau of Southern Partnerships for Families 4404 16th St W Suite 208, Lancaster, CA https://www.all4kids.org/programs/antelope-valley-services/ California 93534 (661) 951-2191 Mental Health Services 1529 E Palmdale Blvd # 210, Palmdale, CA https://www.all4kids.org/ 93550 (661) 272-9996

9 2 1 W A v e n u e J C , L a n c a s t e r, C A 9 3 5 3 4 (661) 949-0131 Black Infant Health Program – 915 W. Avenue J, Lancaster, CA, 93534 Antelope Valley (661) 341-3057 Children's Center of Antelope 4 5 1 1 1 F e r n Av e . L a n c a s t e r, C A 9 3 5 3 4 http://www.ccav.org/ Valley (661) 949-1206 City of Lancaster Recreation https://www.cityoflancasterca.org/about-us/departments-services/parks-recreation-arts/ recreation Volunteer Opportunities 4 4 9 3 3 F e r n A v e n u e , L a n c a s t e r, C A 9 3 5 3 4 Senior HR Analyst, Mayra Montero (661) 723-6014 [email protected] City of Palmdale Palmdale City Library 700 E Palmdale Blvd, Palmdale, CA 93550 http://www.cityofpalmdale.org/library (661) 267-5600 Recreation http://www.cityofpalmdale.org/Residents/Recreation-and-Culture

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Volunteers: Court Ordered Volunteer Los Angeles - Antelope Valley Office Service & Service Learning (661) 974-7576 C i t y o f P a l m d a l e M a i n t e n a n c e D e p a r t m e n t (661) 267-5338 South Antelope Valley Emergency Services (SAVES) (661) 267-5191 Administrative Services 823 East Avenue Q-9, Suite A, Palmdale, CA http://www.cityofpalmdale.org/Volunteer Community Programs 93550 (661) 267-5473 For placement availability please contact Community Programs (661) 267-5665 [email protected] Clinica Medica Mi Familia 2520 East Palmdale Blvd Suite A, Palmdale, http://www.clinicamifamilia.com/ CA 93550 (661) 266-0800 Clinica Mi Pueblo 343 East Palmdale Blvd, Palmdale, CA 93550 https://clinicamipueblo.com/?lang=en (661) 266-8551 Clinical Training Institute 4 3 8 0 1 1 5 t h S t r e e t W e s t L a n c a s t e r , C A 9 3 5 3 4 https://www.clinicaltraininginst.com/ (661) 889-7171 Contractors State License Schools 1 1 2 2 W e s t A v e n u e L - 1 2 L a n c a s t e r , C A 9 3 5 3 4 https://www.contractorslicensingschools.com/ (661) 951-9895 Cycles of Change Recovery Services 3 9 8 6 0 W e s t 2 7 t h S t r e e t , P a l m d a l e , C A 9 3 5 5 1 https://cyclesofchangerecovery.com/ (877) 361-1728 or (661) 800-4828 for intake Desert Winds Church 3 8 1 1 7 1 3 t h S t r e e t E a s t , P a l m d a l e , C A 9 3 5 5 0 https://dwccav.org/get-involved/ (661) 266-3400 Design for Change Recovery 1066 East Avenue J, Lancaster, CA 93535 https://designforchangerecovery.com/ Services (661) 942-1026 East West Urgent Care 38345 30th Street East B-1A, Palmdale, CA http://www.eastwesturgentcare.com/ 93550 (661) 310-3388 Family First Family Medical 42135 10th St W Ste 201, Lancaster, CA 93534 https://familyfirstmedgroup.com/ Practice (661) 341-3800 Family Urgent Care and Industrial 412 West Avenue J, Lancaster, CA 93534 Medical (661) 723-3375 Grace Resource Center 4 5 1 3 4 S i e r r a H w y, L a n c a s t e r, C A 9 3 5 3 4 http://graceresources.org/volunteer-information/ (661) 940-5272 4 5 1 3 4 N . S i e r r a H i g h w a y , L a n c a s t e r , C A 9 3 5 3 4 http://graceresources.org/ (661) 940-5272 Great Commission Worship Center 1 0 3 4 6 E a s t A v e n u e R , L i t t l e r o c k , C A 9 3 5 4 3 (661) 944-3700 Hathaway Sycamores Child And 44738 Sierra Highway Lancaster, CA 93534 http://www.hathaway-sycamores.org/ Family Services (661) 942-5749 Helping Hands Feeding Children 1 5 4 E a s t Av e I , L a n c a s t e r, C A 9 3 5 3 4 http://gnlsecretary.wixsite.com/helpinghandsfeeding (661) 317-5915 High Desert Medical College 701 West Avenue K Suite 123 Lancaster, CA 93534 (888) 633-4362 High Desert Medical Group 43839 15th Street West, Lancaster, CA 93534 http://hdmg.net/wordpress/ (661) 945-5984 HopSkipDrive https://www.hopskipdrive.com/ Inner Circle Children’s Advocacy Center 1216 West Avenue J Suite 500, Lancaster, CA 93534 (661) 230-5059 Job Corps (800) 733-5627 General website: https://www.jobcorps.gov/students Application: https://recruiting.jobcorps.gov/Form/StudentApplication

Kaiser Permanente Palmdale Medical Offices 4502 E. Avenue S, Palmdale, CA 93552 General line: 1-877-554-4404 (toll free) Lancaster Medical Offices 43112 15th St. West, Lancaster, CA 93534

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Antelope Valley Medical Offices 615 W. Avenue L, Lancaster, CA 93534 Behavioral Health 4 4 4 4 4 2 0 t h S t . W e s t , L a n c a s t e r , C A 9 3 5 3 4 https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/southern-california/facilities/Behavioral-Health-100175 (661) 951-0070 Lancaster Beauty School 4 4 6 4 6 1 0 t h S t r e e t W e s t L a n c a s t e r , C A 9 3 5 3 4 http://www.lancasterbeautyschool.com/ (661) 948-1672 Lancaster School District Armargosa Creek Middle School 44333 27th Street West Lancaster, CA 93536 (661) 729-6064 Marina Scates, Site Counselor [email protected] Melissa Zangerle, Site Counselor [email protected] Endeavour Middle School 43755 45th Street West Lancaster, CA 93536 Christine Clark, Site Counselor (661) 943-8270 Piute Middle School 425 East Ave H-11 Lancaster, CA 93535 Rachel Hollers, RISE Assistant Program Director (661) 607-1693 New Vista Middle School 753 East A753 East Ave K-2 Lancaster, CA 93535 (661) 726-4271 Online Resources Lancaster, CA 93535 http://www.classzone.com/cz/index.htm http://www.glencoe.com/sites/california/student/science/index.html Lancaster Sheriff's Station VIDA (Vital Intervention and Lancaster Court, 1040 West Avenue J, https://www.vida.la/ Directional Alternatives) Lancaster, CA 93535 (661) 949-6585 Lancaster United Methodist Church 918 W. Ave. J Lancaster, CA 93534 http://www.lancasterunited.org/ (661) 942-0419 Little Rock Community Clinic 201 Pearblossom Hwy, Littlerock, CA 93543 General Phone: (661) 471-4000 Appointments: (661) 471-4400 LogistiCare http://www.logisticare.com/transportation/ Services covered by health plans: https://facilityinfo.logisticare.com/Portals/203/ Downloads/Phone%20Lists%20for%20FAQ%20page%20030215%20v2%20030615. pdf?ver=2015-03-17-114036-000 Los Angeles County Lancaster Library 601 W Lancaster Blvd., Lancaster, CA 93534 https://lacountylibrary.org/ (661) 948-5029 Littlerock Library 35119 80th St E., Littlerock, CA 93543 (661) 944-4138 Quartz Hill Library 5040 Ave M-2, Quartz Hill, CA 93536 https://lacountylibrary.org/quartz-hill-library/ (661) 943-2454 Los Angeles County Animal Care Palmdale Animal Care Center http://animalcare.lacounty.gov/youth-and-school-community-service-volunteering/ Center (Animal Shelter) 3 8 5 5 0 S i e r r a H w y P a l m d a l e , C A 9 3 5 5 0 (661) 575-2888

Lancaster Animal Shelter 5210 W Ave I, Lancaster, CA 93536 (661) 940-4191 Los Angeles County Department Military Veteran Program [email protected] http://lacdcfs.org/mvp/ of Children and Family Services (DCFS) Lancaster Regional Office 3 0 0 E a s t A v e n u e K- 6 , L a n c a s t e r, C A 9 3 5 3 4 Reception: (661) 471-1001 Palmdale Regional Office 39959 Sierra Highway Suite 150, Palmdale, CA 93550 Reception: (661) 223-4200 Child Protection Hotline (800) 540-4000 Cultural Broker Program A’isha Davison (213) 514-1245 [email protected]

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Transition Age Resources Greg Breuer Main Website: http://ilponline.org/ (213) 351-0187 THP PLUS and Other Housing Application for Emancipation Status: http://file.lacounty.gov/ [email protected] SDSInter/dcfs/docs/1007006_DCFS6085,THP-PlusApplicationandAuthorization101416.pdf. Transitional Housing Placement Plus Foster Care (THP+FC) Application: http://file.lacounty.gov/ SDSInter/dcfs/docs/223115_DCFS6083,THP+FCApplication082216.pdf Parents in Partnership [email protected] http://lacdcfs.org/PIP_Eng/index_RE.html

Probation Coordination 176 Holston Drive, Lancaster CA, 93535 Transion Coordinator (213) 514-0119 Bobbi Ewell, Community Worker (661) 471-1230 [email protected]

39959 Sierra Highway, Palmdale, CA 93550 Ayoka Chapple, Transition Coordinator (661) 723-0244 Leroy Mealancon, Community Worker (661) 223-4275 [email protected] Los Angeles County Department of Transition Age Youth (TAY) Belen Camacho-Fuller, LCSW, Mental Health Division M.H. Clinical Program Manager II (213) 351-7737 [email protected] Mary Romero, LCSW, M.H. Clinical Program Manager III (213) 738-4644 [email protected] S a r a h B r o c k C h a v ez , N a v i g a to r (213) 248-8620 N a t h a l i e E x c o n d e , H o u s i n g S p e c i a l i s t (213) 334-5751 Los Angeles County Department of Apollo Community Regional Park 4555 W. Ave. G, Lancaster, CA 93536 http://parks.lacounty.gov/apollo-community-regional-park/ Parks and Recreation General: (661) 940-7701 George Lane Park 5520 W. Ave. L-8, Lancaster, CA 93536 http://parks.lacounty.gov/george-lane-park/ General: (661) 722-7780 Pool: (661) 722-4301 Jackie Robinson Park 8773 E. Ave. R, Littlerock, CA 93543 http://parks.lacounty.gov/jackie-robinson-park/ General: (661) 944-2880 Los Angeles County Department of 3 4 9 - B E . Av e . K- 6 , L a n c a s t e r, CA 9 3 5 3 5 http://my.dpss.lacounty.gov/dpss/offices/default.cfm?orgid=403 Public Social Services Participant Help Line: (626) 569-1399 or (310) 258-7400 Los Angeles County Library General Volunteer Opportunities https://lacountylibrary.org/volunteer/ Volunteer Opportunities: 3 5 1 1 9 8 0 t h S t E a s t L i t t l e r o c k , C A 9 3 5 4 3 Littlerock Library (661) 944-4138 Partnership with Tutor.com https://lacountylibrary.org/ Volunteer Opportunities: Quartz 5040 Ave M-2, Quartz Hill, CA 93536 https://lacountylibrary.org/quartz-hill-library/ Hill Library (661) 943-2454 Volunteer Opportunities: 6 0 1 W L a n c a s t e r B l v d L a n c a s t e r , C A 9 3 5 3 4 https://lacountylibrary.org/lancaster-library/ Lancaster Library (661) 948-5029 Los Angeles County Office of Foster Youth Coordinating Co-located at Palmdale DCFS Office https://www.lacoe.edu/Student-Services/Homeless-Children-Youth/Foster-Youth/Tutoring Education Services Coordinating Programs Gabriella Watkins (661) 223- 4143 Tutoring [email protected] Co-located at Lancaster DCFS Office Maria Diera (661) 471-1285 [email protected] Los Angeles Training Institute for 1543 E Palmdale Blvd Suite G Palmdale, CA Alcohol & Drug Counseling 93550 (661) 947-9094

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Masada Homes 314 East Ave. K-4, STE. 104 Lancaster, CA https://masadahomes.org/ 93535 (661) 726-5500 Mental Health America 506 W. Jackman Street, Lancaster, CA 93534 http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/ (661) 726-2850 Military Recruitment Offices 44509 Valley Central Way Lancaster, CA 93536 U.S. Air Force Recruitment Office: (661) 273-8541 U.S. Army Recruitment Office: (661) 945-3631 U.S. Marine Corps Recruitment Office: (661) 942-1513 U.S. Navy Recruitment Office: (661) 942-6111 North LA County CARES Mentoring 3053 Rancho Vista Blvd, Suite H-236 http://www.caresmentoring.org/index.php/affiliates Circle Palmdale, CA 93552 Gwen Cole (661) 450-8322 Nurse Family Partnership Darla Cole (contact for referrals and general http://www.nursefamilypartnership.org/ information) (213) 639-6449 Optimist Youth Homes and Family 520 West Palmdale Blvd. STE. D Palmdale, https://www.oyhfs.org/ Services CA 93551 (661) 575-8395 Palmdale 7th Day Adventist Church 1 7 5 8 E a s t Av e R , Pa l m d a l e , CA 9 3 5 5 9 http://palmdale22.adventistchurchconnect.org/ Community Pastor Jose Gutierrez (661) 947-8496 Palmdale City Library 7 0 0 E a s t P a l m d a l e B l v d . P a l m d a l e , C A 9 3 5 5 0 http://www.cityofpalmdale.org/Library (661) 267-5600 Palmdale Regional Hospital 38600 Medical Center Drive, Palmdale 93551 https://www.palmdaleregional.com/ (661) 382-5000 Palmdale Sheriff's Station VIDA (Vital Intervention and 750 E Ave Q, Palmdale, CA 93550 https://www.vida.la/ Directional Alternatives) (661) 272-2400 AV CERT (Community Emergency (661) 537-2901 http://www.antelopevalleycert.com/ Response Team) Program Pathways Community Services 4 4 2 8 5 Lo w t r e e S t . La n c a s t e r, CA 9 3 5 3 4 http://www.pathways.com/ Phone: (661) 341-3900 | Fax: (661) 341-3904 Pen or Pencil National Alliance of Faith and Justice, 422 http://www.penorpencilmovement.org/# Landsford St., Lancaster, CA 93535 (661) 944-4129 x43 Penny Lane Centers 4 3 5 2 0 D i v i s i o n S t . L a n c a s t e r, C A 9 3 5 3 4 http://www.pennylane.org/wpennylane/ (661) 266-4783 Transitional Age Youth (TAY) 43520 Division Street, Lancaster, CA 93535 Drop-in Center (The Yellow Submarine) Domestic Violence Education and (661) 206-0385 Support Group Parenting Class at Court Yard 43423 Division St. Suite 102, Lancaster, CA Lancaster 93535 To enroll, call (661) 206-6295. Nurturing Parenting Program 43423 Division Street Suite 102,Lancaster, CA 93535 Allison Mercado (661) 206-0385 (661) 361-1822 Personal Involvement Center, Inc. 44200 Lowtree Avenue, Suite 102 Lancaster, http://personalinvolvementcenter.com/ CA 93534 (661) 418-5093

Antelope Valley Regional Community Resource Guide 43 Planned Parenthood 533 East Palmdale Blvd Suite https://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-center/california/palmdale/93550/antelope-valley- 5 3 3 - A 1 , Pa l m d a l e , CA 9 3 5 5 0 health-center-4054-90070 (800) 576-5544 Probation Department Independent Living Services for Youth Development Services (YSD) http://ilponline.org/ Probation Foster Youth 3530 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 400, Los Angeles, CA 90010 (877) 694-5741 or (213) 351-0100 / 0101 [email protected] Project Fatherhood 915 West Avenue J, Lancaster, CA 93534 Keith Blyn (661) 471-1061 [email protected] Saddle Up Therapeutic Riding 4 1 4 5 5 2 0 t h S t W, Pa l m d a l e , CA 9 3 5 5 1 http://avsaddleup.org/ Stables (661) 267-2730 Sandy Johnson, Volunteer Coordinator [email protected] The Salvation Army Emergency Shelter 4 5 1 5 0 6 0 t h S t W, L a n c a s t e r, C A 9 3 5 3 4 https://antelopevalley.salvationarmy.org/ (661) 723-4873 The Way In 44340 Lowtree Suite 105, Lancaster, CA 93535 https://thewayin.salvationarmy.org/the_way_in_us_west/about-us (323) 573-0441 Food Programs 4 4 5 1 7 N S i e r r a H w y, L a n c a s t e r , C A 9 3 5 3 4 https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/cure-hunger/ (661) 948-3418 San Joaquin Valley College 42135 10th Street West Suite 147 Lancaster, CA 93534 (661) 974-8282 SAVES (South Antelope Valley Discounted transportation Main Office: 1002 East Avenue Q-12, Palmdale, Emergency Services) coupon CA 93550 Phone Hours: Monday – Thursday from 8:30 am - 5:30 pm, closed Friday. Main Phone: (661) 267-5191 Volunteer Program http://www.cityofpalmdale.org/Residents/SAVES/Get-Involved

Food Programs http://www.cityofpalmdale.org/Residents/SAVES/Food-Programs

Sierra Urgent Care 44469 10th St W, Lancaster, CA 93534 (661) 945-9411 39115 Trade Center Drive, Palmdale, CA 93551 (661) 273-9550

South Valley Work Source Center 38510 Sierra Highway, Palmdale, CA 93550 (661) 265-7421 St. Vincent de Paul Lancaster 2 5 0 5 8 Tr e v o r A v e S u i t e B , L a n c a s t e r , C A 9 3 5 3 4 https://sites.google.com/view/saint-vincent-de-paul-olc (661) 942-3222 Student Transportation of America 42138 7th St W, Lancaster, CA 93534 https://www.ridesta.com/ (661) 418-2597 Summit Urgent Care 38656 Medical Center Dr C, Palmdale, CA http://summiturgentcare.com/ 93551 (661) 273-7100 Sylvan Learning Center AVUHSD SES Off Site Tutoring 2311 10th St W, Lancaster, CA 93534 Kerry Apia, Sylvan Center Director (661) 524-0402 Kristina Duggan, AVUSD SES Approvals [email protected] Tarzana Treatment Center 4 4 4 4 7 1 0 t h S t r e e t W e s t , L a n c a s t e r , C A 9 3 5 3 4 https://www.tarzanatc.org/ (661) 945-9421 4 4 4 4 3 1 0 t h S t r e e t W e s t , L a n c a s t e r , C A 9 3 5 3 4 (818) 996-1051 We Exist Program Pennylane TAY Drop in Center (818) 654-3950 x7192 Rebecca Russell, Program Coordinator [email protected] Antelope Valley – Family Medical 907 West Lancaster Blvd., Lancaster, CA 93534 Clinic (661) 723-4829

Tessie Cleveland Community 450 W Palmdale Blvd, Palmdale, CA 93551 https://www.tccsc.org/ Services (323) 586-7333 United Methodist Church 9 1 8 We s t Av e n u e J , L a n c a s t e r, CA 9 3 5 3 4 http://www.lancasterunited.org/ (661) 942-0419

National Center for Youth Law 44 Using the law to help children in need University of Antelope Valley 44055 North Sierra Highway https://www.uav.edu/ Lancaster, CA 93534 (661) 726-1911 University of Phoenix 1202 W. Avenue J Lancaster, CA 93534 https://www.phoenix.edu/ (844) 937-8679 Valley Oasis M a i n O f fi ce : ( 6 6 1 ) 9 4 2 - 2 7 5 8 http://www.valleyoasis.org/index.php DVHF (Domestic Violence Housing First): (661) 945-6736 Valley Oasis Thrift Store: (661) 266-1948 Kayla's Place Services for Children: (661) 949-3269 Sexual Assault Response Services: (661) 949-6143 Hotline: (661) 723-7273 VIP Family Care 1359 W. Avenue J, Lancaster, CA 93534 http://www.vipfamilycare.com/index4.html Bea Triplett, Office Manager (661) 726-5000 Western Pacific Medical Corp – 45335 North Sierra Highway, Lancaster, CA http://westpacmed.com/index.asp Lancaster 93534 Program Manager: Shonda Celestine (661) 949-8599 Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Lancaster: 701 West Ave K, Suite 108 http://www.wicworks.ca.gov/ Supplemental Nutrition Program – (661) 949‑5805 Antelope Valley Palmdale: 2247 East Palmdale Blvd., Suite A (661) 726‑6300 Wraparound Services California Mentor, Children's Please see various program location listings. Please see various program websites. Bureau, Child and Family Guidance Center, Hathaway Sycamores, Masada Homes, Penny Lane Centers, Personal Involvement Center, Tarzana Treatment Center, Tessie Cleveland Community Services

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Margaret Olmos, FosterEd California Director [email protected]

Kawena Cole, Program Manager [email protected]

Christal Heard, Education Liaison [email protected]

Giselle Ramos, Education Liaison [email protected]

Joanne Rodriguez, Education Liaison [email protected]

Shelbby Bambrick, Education Liaison [email protected]

National Center for Youth Law 46 Using the law to help children in need Notes National Center for Youth Law 405 14th Street, 15th Floor Oakland, CA 94612 (510) 835-8098

www.youthlaw.org [email protected]