Specialized Information and Referral

The organization provides family support services for families in south Los Angeles. Services include caregiver consultation and support, kinship caregiver support groups, kinship care subsidy programs; and parenting education, social clubs/events and specialized information and referral for kinship caregivers; transitional case/care management; and outreach for pregnant women. Services are restricted to the cities of Athens, Baldwin Hills, Compton, Crenshaw, Florence, Hyde Park, Paramount, Rancho Dominguez, Rosemead, View Park, Watts, Willowbrook and Windsor Hills.

Support is available to relative caregiver families, with the goal of enhancing and promoting permanency, safety and reduced reliance on foster care as a placement option. Services may include advocacy, consultation with social workers, limited one-time financial assistance, recreational and respite opportunities.