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To increase public awareness of the crisis many families and youth in Los Angeles County are currently facing in foster care. We do this through activities including advocacy work as well as at events where attendees can stop by and learn more at our lawn table.
To improve the quality of lives of children and youth in foster care, homeless, incarcerated or under the supervision of probation through the provision of direct services to the children or to the agencies serving them.
To improve the quality of the lives of children and young people in foster care, homeless, incarcerated or under the supervision of probation through system changes.
My Friend’s Place is a drop-in center in Hollywood offering support and resources to homeless youth in Los Angeles. Los Angeles County is home to one of the largest populations of homeless youth in the Country--with more than 4,000 young people experiencing homelessness on any given night. My Friend’s Place is here to help. Your donations of any of the following items (new or gently used) are needed and would be very much appreciated: Clean, casual men’s clothing in XL sizes and up; Snack Packs including granola bars, a water bottle, cookies, and other non-perishable food; and gift cards for Target, Food 4 Less, Ralphs, and McDonalds. These donations can be lifesaving.
Volunteers are needed to prepare and give out donated items as part of Violence Intervention Program’s (VIP) outreach to the Lincoln Heights community. Each event has a theme: Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Backpacks, Halloween, and Santa’s Workshop. Volunteers are also needed to give out food every Friday morning. VIP provides treatment for children who have suffered abuse or neglect and helps families in distress.
Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers make a difference in the lives of children who have been removed from their homes due to abuse, neglect, or abandonment. CASA volunteers receive special training and are appointed by a judge to advocate on behalf of a child with often life-changing results. The recruitment and training process are done online and it’s easy to navigate. Get started now.