Neighborhood Multipurpose Centers

The agency provides family support services for low-income families in Los Angeles. Services include case management for low income families, child passenger safety education, and a neighborhood multipurpose center. Services are provided at two locations, the Family Source Center, and the Rita D. Walters Learning Complex site. Services are restricted to residents of SPA's 1, 2 and 3.

A collaborative effort called The Family Development Network helps attain economic/financial self sufficiency and general well-being. Services include a child safety seat distribution program, information and referral, family management, workshops, job training and placement, adult education, parent education, ESL, individual and family counseling, and personal financial management.

A special advocacy division focuses on at-risk youth to reduce criminal activity. First-time juvenile offenders are referred by LAPD to participate in after-school enrichment, counseling, substance abuse prevention and intervention, and mentoring. Parents are referred to attend a mandatory parenting class.

The child safety seat education program is restricted to residents of Supervisorial District I and includes a 2 hour workshop on car seat and child safety issues. Car seats are not provided.

The Rita D. Walters Learning Complex provides a community health clinic, case management services, information and referral, employment assistance, recreation and leisure programs, educational programs and classes, youth advocacy, and voter registration assistance.