TORRANCE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FAMILY WELCOME ENROLLMENT CENTER BUILDING BRIDGES FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE *Listed programs are for informational purposes and are not presented, endorsed, recommended, supervised, or sponsored by the Torrance Unified School District. The district assumes no liability or responsibility for any loss or injury arising out of participation in any services provided in this resource guide. Page 2 Getting Started The Torrance Unified School District consists of 17 elemen- tary, 8 middle, 4 high schools, 1 continuation and 1 alterna- tive high school. The District also has 3 adult school campus- es. TUSD was established in 1947 and unified in 1948. Nestled in the heart of the South Bay, we are bordered by the Palos Verdes Peninsula, the beach cities and cities of Lawndale and Hawthorne. The District serves most of the City of Torrance and is governed by five school board members. Welcome to Torrance Unified. Our mission is to provide an all-inclusive family center that facilitates the enrollment process and offers additional support resources dedicated to serve the families and schools of the Torrance Unified School District. Family Welcome Enrollment Center The Center is open year round, including summer months, and we do not close for lunch. The Welcome Center was created as a centralized enrollment location for all schools and handles the following services for the district: School Enrollment TUSD Resident Open Enrollment (Spring) Permits Parent/Community Engagement Resources Homeless/Foster Services Page 3 Table of Contents Academic Support ………………………………………………………….4-5 Childcare/Preschool ...…………………………………………………….6-9 Community Services ...…………………………………………………10-11 Domestic Violence ...……………………………………………………12-13 Extra-Curricular …………………………………………………………14-15 Food/Basic Needs ……………………………………………………....16-17 Health/Dental/Vision …………………………………………………18-19 Hotlines ……………………………………………………………………..20-21 Housing ……………………………………………………………………..22-23 Legal ………………………………………………………………………….24-25 Mental Health/Counseling ………………………………………….26-27 Parenting …………………………………………………………………..28-29 Social Services …………………………………………………………...30-31 Substance Abuse ………………………………………………………..32-33 Transportation …………………………………………………………..34-35 Listed programs are for informational purposes and are not presented, endorsed, recommended, supervised, or sponsored by the Torrance Unified School District. Page 4 Academic Support Torrance Education Foundation The Torrance Education Foundation is a nonprofit organization that provides resources that enrich the educational experience for the children of the Torrance Unified School District. Phone: (310) 972-6418 http://www.torranceeducationfoundation.org City of Torrance – Libraries Homework Helpers Homework Helpers are typically high school volunteers (10-12 gr) available during select hours to help students complete homework. Check with library for when/where Homework Helpers are scheduled. Katy Geissert Civic Center Library (310) 618-5959 North Torrance Library (310) 323-7200 Southeast Library (310) 530-5044 Walteria Library (310) 375-8418 Homework Help Now! Get Help-all subjects-Grades K-12, FREE with library card. Interact with live tutors in math, science, reading/writing, so- cial studies, PSAT/SAT, ACT, AP and state standardized tests. Monday – Sunday 1:00pm – 10:00pm Services include: Skills-Building Personalized eLearning Tools 24-Hour Writing Lab Homework Send Question Adult Learning Center Foreign Language Lab/Spanish-Speaking Support Page 5 Academic Support City of Torrance – Libraries Homework Centers Katy Geissert Civic Center Library 3301 Torrance Blvd. (310) 618-5959 North Torrance Library 3604 Artesia Blvd. (310) 323-7200 Southeast Library 23115 Arlington Ave. (310) 530-5044 Each Homework Center has the following components: Computers and Software: Computers include Microsoft Office, internet access and color printing (limited homework printing is free). Textbooks: TUSD Textbooks for language arts, math, science and social studies for grades 4-8 are available. Other textbooks may be available. Library Resources: Resources for homework and research. CQ Researcher online is an excellent source for issues shaping our world. School Supplies: Homework Center has limited quantities of common supplies needed to complete assignments. Online Resources The library subscribes to a variety of online databases that are accessible from the Library or from home 24/7. All you need is your Torrance Library Card. Listed programs are for informational purposes and are not presented, endorsed, recommended, supervised, or sponsored by the Torrance Unified School District. Page 6 Childcare/Preschool Childcare Resource Network Resource and referral agencies and programs (R&Rs), funded by the Cali- fornia Department of Education, Child Development Division (CDE/CDD), are located in every county in the state. The network can provide free help in finding free/low-cost/full cost child care, tips on finding child care that works for your family, access to TrustLine: California's Background Check for In-Home Child Care. Parents can also get involved in advocating for quality, affordable child care in California – through Parent Voices or Child Care Aware - national child care information and advocacy group for par- ents. There is a resource network for each area in California. If you have any trouble locating the child care information you need, please contact us by phone on our toll-free Consumer Education line at 1.800.543.7793. South Bay Resource Network: Connections For Children 2701 Ocean Park Blvd., Suite 253 Santa Monica, CA 90405 (310) 452-3325 [email protected] Mon., Tue., Thur., & Fri. 8am – 5pm, Wednesday 8am – 7pm Connections for Children is a non-profit Child Care Resource and Referral agency serving parents, child care providers, and educators. They are child care experts in the Westside and South Bay. They guide families towards quality services and programs. Connections For Children helps over 3,500 families each year to find quality child care regardless of income. Connections For Children offers many resources online so you can obtain information from the comfort of your home. Of course, it’s sometimes still necessary to come see us in person and we appreciate your visit. Listed programs are for informational purposes and are not presented, endorsed, recommended, supervised, or sponsored by the Torrance Unified School District. Page 7 Childcare/Preschool Connections For Children offers referrals to licensed child care programs in the Westside and South Bay communities of Los Angeles, including Santa Monica, Culver City, the Beach Cities, Torrance, and Lomita. The map below shows the com- munities we serve. There are three ways to search for child care: 1. Use the online search. 2. Call Connections For Children and speak with a Resource & Referral Counselor at (310) 452-3325. 3. Visit offices. All licensed child care providers in our service area have been invited to list their facilities here, however some providers have elected not to participate. Connections For Children con- tinuously updates the information provided here. The data- base is powered by NACCRRAware®. Note: As a parent, you have the right to get information about any substantiated or inconclusive complaints about a child care provider that you select for your child. That information is public and you can get it by calling the local licensing office. The telephone num- ber for the Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing is (424) 301-3077. Listed programs are for informational purposes and are not presented, endorsed, recommended, supervised, or sponsored by the Torrance Unified School District. Page 8 Childcare/Preschool City of Torrance Childcare Contact them at (310)618-2930 Visit their website at www.torranceca.gov/Parks/7128.htm After school programs end at 6:00pm Elementary School Sites: Middle School Sites: Arnold ES Casimir MS Carr ES Hull MS Edison ES Lynn MS Fern ES Jefferson MS Torrance ES Madrona MS Victor ES Magruder MS Walteria ES Richardson MS Yukon ES Torrance Tykes Half Day preschool offered free of charge to income-qualified families. Child must be 3 years old by September 1st and toilet -trained to apply. Contact them at (310)972-6490 Visit their website at http://tykes.tusd.org SITES: Arlington ES Carr ES Edison ES Lincoln ES Torrance ES Wood ES Page 9 Childcare/Preschool YMCA Childcare Contact the Child Care office at (310)325-5885 Visit their website at www.mcala.org/torrance-south-bay Before School care starts at 6:30am After school care ends at 6:00pm *Please note that these sites may change year to year based on demand. Site: Phone: Schools Serviced: Adams ES (310) 326-1452 Adams ES, Hull MS, Torrance ES Anza ES (310) 316-8072 Anza ES & Jefferson MS Arlington ES (310) 352-1135 Arlington ES & Casimir MS Arnold ES (310) 373-5212 Arnold ES Edison ES (310) 715-6197 Edison ES & Magruder MS Hickory ES (310) 530-9381 Hickory ES & Madrona MS Lincoln ES (310) 527-2924 Lincoln ES, Carr ES, Casimir MS Riviera ES (310) 375-9970 Riviera ES & Richardson MS Seaside ES (310) 316-3411 Seaside ES &Calle Mayor MS Towers ES (310) 370-4789 Towers ES & Lynn MS Victor ES (310) 370-4133 Victor ES & Lynn MS Walteria ES (310) 326-7702 Walteria ES Wood ES (310) 534-3510 Wood ES & Fern ES Financial assistance is available to qualifying families based on funds. Contact Suzanne Villa at (310) 602-4881. YMCA Preschool (Ages 2.5-5 Years) Contact Andrea Thatcher (310) 602-4898 or [email protected] Levy