Life Skills Education
Provider: LOS ANGELES MISSION COLLEGE
The college provides foster family services for people of all ages in Los Angeles county. Services include adoption and foster/kinship care support groups, disability related parenting programs, and life skills education for foster and former foster youth. Classes are open to anyone, including relative caregivers or those that are court-ordered. Age restrictions apply for some services; there are no geographic restrictions.
The Whole Family Foster Homes (WFFH) program provides special training for caregivers of teen parents with non-dependent children. These care providers assist the teen parent in developing the skills necessary to provide a safe, stable and permanent home for his/her non-dependent child.
The Independent Living Skills Program provides life-skills training for foster youth and former foster youth, ages 16 to 19 who are preparing to emancipate into independent adult life. Classes are offered year-round and include transportation and a hot meal for participants.
The support group meets weekly at an off-site location; the Foster and Kinship Care Education line for location information.
The Whole Family Foster Homes (WFFH) program provides special training for caregivers of teen parents with non-dependent children. These care providers assist the teen parent in developing the skills necessary to provide a safe, stable and permanent home for his/her non-dependent child.
The Independent Living Skills Program provides life-skills training for foster youth and former foster youth, ages 16 to 19 who are preparing to emancipate into independent adult life. Classes are offered year-round and include transportation and a hot meal for participants.
The support group meets weekly at an off-site location; the Foster and Kinship Care Education line for location information.
Fee structure
Free Application procedure
Apply Online, Write/E-mail for Application Service hours
Website
www.lamission.edu|
Service/Intake and Administration (Student Help Desk) |
+18446952223
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FAX |
+18183647806
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TDD |
+18183647861
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Service/Intake (Foster & Kinship Care Education) |
+18183647736
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Service/Intake (Non-Credit Program; Citizenship Program) |
+18183647774
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Service/Intake (Disabled Student Services) |
+18183647732
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Service/Intake (Financial Aid Office) |
+18183647648
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Service/Intake |
+18183647600
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