CHAMP
The Children's Health and Maintenance Project (CHAMP) mission is to establish sustainable “Dental Homes” for underprivileged young children (0-5 years old) living in certain Service Planning Areas (SPA) near the central corridor of the City of Los Angeles.
To find out about community resources in your area, visit the CHAMP Resources Locator: http://champ.usc.edu/ourservices/community-resources/
SMILE California
California’s Medicaid program, Medi-Cal, currently offers dental services as one of the program's many benefits. Medi-Cal Dental, also known as Denti-Cal, is the program that provides free or low-cost dental services to eligible children and adults.
To learn more about Medical Dental and its benefits, visit SMILE California: http://smilecalifornia.org/
CHIRP L.A.
CHIRP/LA (Comprehensive Housing Information and Referrals for People Living with HIV/AIDS) is a program of PAWS/LA (Pets Are Wonderful Support, Los Angeles), with grant funding from HOPWA (Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS) that is administered by HCIDLA (Los Angeles Housing & Community Investment Department).
To learn more about resources for you, visit CHIRPA/LA: http://www.chirpla.org/page/about-chirpla
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Below, you will find more resources that are available online or in Los Angeles. To download our Resources List, Click Here.
These resources were current as of 12/15/2020.
| RESOURCE | SOURCE | DESCRIPTION | WEBSITE/PDF |
| Find a dentist | ECHO & USC Children's Health and Maintenance Program | Contact information for ECHO partner dental homes. | Website:
https://champ.usc.edu/our-services/partners/
PDF for Dental Homes Open Currently: https://champ.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/
PDF for all ECHO Dental Homes:
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| RESOURCE | SOURCE | DESCRIPTION | WEBSITE / PDF |
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates |
LA County Office of Immigrant Affairs |
COVID-19 updates and FAQs for immigrants about testing, treatment, immigration impact, and consumer protection. |
This website has Google tran- slation available in English, Spanish, Chinese and other languages.
English PDF:
Spanish PDF:
Chinese PDF:
Organization Website: |
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Preventing the Spread of Respiratory Illness in the Home |
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health |
Information about hand washing, cleaning products, and how to clean and disinfect. |
Spanish PDF:
Chinese PDF: Infographic-SimplifiedChinese.pdf
Organization Website: |
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Cleaning and disinfecting your home |
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) |
Information about how to clean and disinfect your home and steps to take when someone in your household is sick. |
Website has translation in Spanish, Chinese and other languages.
English PDF:
Organization Website: |
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Facts about the Coronavirus and COVID-19 |
Kaiser Permanente |
Information about COVID-19, how to protect yourself, how it spreads, symptoms, treatment and testing, recovering or caring for someone at home, videos describing proper ways of wearing a mask, protecting yourself from COVID-19 and talking to kids about COVID-19. |
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Daily Life and Going Out |
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Information about going out/running errands outside your home, caring for children, stress and coping, travel in the U.S., and contact tracing. |
Website has translation available in English, Spanish, Chinese and other languages.
Website for articles in English: coronavirus/2019-
Website for articles in Chinese:
Organization Website: |
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Data Visualization
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Data regarding the hospitalization rates by race and ethnicity. |
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| Help protect yourself and others in public settings | Center for Disease Control and Prevention |
Resource for public settings and public transportation encouraging social distancing and wearing cloth face coverings to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. |
COVID19-social-distancing
Chinese PDF: coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/COVID19-
Organization Website: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus |
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What to do if you are sick |
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Fact sheet to help prevent spreading COVID-19 to people in your home and community. |
English PDF:
Spanish PDF: sick-with-2019-nCoV-fact-
Chinese PDF:
Organization Website: |
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COVID-19-Quarantine-vs-Isolation |
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Learn the differences between “Isolation” and “Quarantine.” |
English PDF:
Chinese PDF: 317422-A_Quarantine-and-Isolation_ZHCN_HR.pdf
Organization Website: avirus/2019-ncov/communication/ |
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How to Safely Wear and Take Off a Cloth Face Covering |
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Demonstration about how to wear a face mask and how to remove it. |
English PDF:
Spanish PDF:
Organization Website: |
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Stop Germs! Wash Your Hands |
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Information about handwashing. |
Organization Website: |
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Medi-Nurse Line |
California Department of Health Care Services |
An advice line that can connect you with a nurse, day or night, to talk about COVID-19 symptoms and help connect you with local resources in your area. |
Website has Google trans- lation available in English, Spanish, Chinese and other languages.
Phone: (877) 409-9052
Organization Website: |
| COVID-19 Resources | UCLA Pritzer Center | Resource guide about child abuse prevention, education, immigrant families, health, mental health and supportive services, policy and advocacy, parent and fmaily advocacy, housing and employment, Antelope Valley, youth justice and food assistance. |
English Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1t
Spanish Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/16T
Organization Website: |
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Angelinos in Action |
County of Los Angeles Public Health |
The goal of this survey is to fill a data gap where many people with mild symptoms may not seek care or get tested, and hence, not be counted as part in the COVID-19 positive cases. |
Survey:
Organization Website: |
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LA Public Health Podcast |
Los Angeles Department of Public Health |
The LA Public Health Podcast delivers news, updates, and compelling stories from the largest public health jurisdiction in North America. |
Podcast:
Organization Website: |
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Plan for a fun and healthy summer |
Kaiser Permanente |
4 tips to help reduce your risk of exposure to COVID-19 during Summer activities. |
English PDF: https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/
Organization Website: |
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Grant Program for Small Businesses and Non-Profits |
LA Regional COVID Fund |
The regional fund will offer loan and grant resources to micro-entrepreneurs, small businesses, and non-profits. |
Application form in English:
Application form in Spanish:
Application form in Chinese:
Organization Website: |
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The Germ Called Coronavirus: A Short Guide for Children |
First 5 LA |
Virtual storybook explaining to children about Coronavirus. |
English PDF: https://www.first5la.org/parenting uploads/files/coronavirus-kids-
Spanish PDF: https://www.first5la.org/parenting uploads/files/el-germen-llamado-coronavirus-1_707.pdf
Organization Website: |
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California Coronavirus COVID-19 Response Toolkit |
CA.gov |
Videos and social media messages about state and local resources available to support the health, safety and well-being of all Californians. |
Response Toolkit:
Organization Website: |
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COVID-19: Keeping Los Angeles Safe (Resources) |
City of Los Angeles |
A list of regularly updated resources to help provide support during the COVID-19 crisis. |
Organization Website: |
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COVID-19 Support Hub |
Child360 |
Information about childcare for essential and low-income workers, activities, webinars, conferences and family resources. |
Organization Website: |
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Visit Coronavirus. LACity.org for the Latest Updates on the City's Response to COVID-19 |
City of Los Angeles |
COVID-19 news and announcements, health and food Services, economic and housing support services, business support services, ways to help your community and emergency resource map. |
Organization Website: https://www.lacity.org/highlights/ |
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Reduce your risk of COVID-19 outside the home
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Los Angeles Department of Public Health |
Information about reducing your risk of COVID-19 outside the home by taking precautions. |
English PDF:
Spanish PDF:
Chinese PDF:
Organization Website: |
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COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Pandemic Assistance
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211 |
Assistance finding food, paying house bills, or other essential services. |
Organization Website: |
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Los Angeles County Resources |
Los Angeles Department of Public Health |
A list of county, state, and federal resources available to support LA Count residents during the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic. |
English PDF: |
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COVID-19 Testing |
County of Los Angeles |
COVID-19 testing map locator within L.A. County. |
Organization Website: |
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SOURCE |
DESCRIPTION | WEBSITE / PDF |
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Domestic Violence Housing and Support Services |
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health: Office of Women’s Health |
A list of DV-related agencies and phone numbers. |
PDF: 20Lists/DVShelter-24hrHotlines.pdf
Organization Website: http://publichealth.lacounty. |
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Los Angeles Domestic Violence Legal Services Resources |
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health |
A list of legal services by agencies and phone numbers. |
PDF: dvcouncil/resources/LA-DV-LegalServicesResourcesSEP.pdf
Organization Website: http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/ |
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Safety Planning COVID-19 |
Sanctuary for Families |
A guide for survivors of domestic violence during COVID-19 |
English PDF: https://sanctuaryforfamilies.org/
Spanish PDF:
Organization Website: |
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East Los Angeles Women’s Center Resource Guide |
East Los Angeles Women’s Center |
Information about help and emergency numbers, emergency food and housing, legal services, shelters and local rape crisis centers. |
PDF: front.net/elawc/pages/46/attac
Organization Website: https://www.elawc.org |
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Domestic Violence Shelter Assistance Hotline |
Peace Over Violence |
Hotline/services available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence and intimate partner stalking emotional support and referral and advocacy services. |
Hotline Website:
Organization Website:
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The National Deaf Dom- estic Violence Hotline |
The Deaf Hotline |
The Deaf Hotline has advocates available 24/7 for crisis intervention, education, information and referrals for Deaf, Deaf Blind, and Deaf Disabled callers. |
Phone: 1 (855) 812-1001
Organization Website: |
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COVID-19 Resources from the Deaf Hotline |
The Deaf Hotline |
Resources on navigating Covid-19 in unhealthy relationships or intimate partner violence in American Sign Language. |
Organization Website: |
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Domestic Violence |
Department of Public Social Services |
Information and resources about individual group counseling, financial planning, temporary confidential emergency shelter, food, and clothing and/or Parenting education Battered Women Shelters/Walk-In Centers. |
Organization Website: |
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Resource Guide in Response to COVID-19
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East Los Angeles Women's Center |
Information about domestic violence services, youth services, parenting classes, substance abuse, emergency food, tax support, financial support, housing, etc. |
English PDF: docs/resource_guide_6_12?fr=sOWUwZjEzMDI5NDg
Organization Website: |
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Personal Safety Plan |
The National Domestic Violence Hotline |
Information about creating a personal safety plan.
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English PDF: attachments/original/1533794801 /Hotline-personalsafetyplan.pdf?1533794801
Spanish PDF: attachments/original/1533794826 /Hotline-personalsafetyplan-esp.pdf?1533794826
Organization Website: |
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Safety in Relation-ships |
Girlshealth. gov
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Resources for girls/young women on body, fitness, nutrition, illness & disability, drugs, alcohol & smoking, your feelings, relationships, bullying safety, your future, environmental health. |
Organization Website: |
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Address domestic violence and sexual assault in the Asian and Pacific Islander communities |
Center for the Pacific Asian Family, Inc. (CPAF)
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24-hour multilingual helpline, sexual assault response team (SART), emergency shelter & transitional housing, counseling & case management |
Organization Website: |
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How does domestic violence affect children? |
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network |
Information about the effects of domestic violence on children. |
Organization Website:
PDF: https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/ |
| RESOURCE | SOURCE | DESCRIPTION | WEBSITE / PDF |
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Temporary Digital Library Card |
LA County Library |
Digital access to audio and eBooks. |
English PDF Fill In Form: https://catalog.lacountylibrary.
Organization Website: |
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Free Tutoring for Students Experiencing Homelessness |
School on Wheels |
Free year-round tutoring (in-person or online) and school supplies for students experiencing homelessness. |
PDF: https://274350-851515-raikfcquaxqncofqfm.stack pathdns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/ student-recruitment-201906-GENERIC.pdf
Organization Website: |
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Safer at Parks: Alternative Learning Centers |
City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Center |
LA City Parks is offering safe structured learning centers and after school programs for elementary and middle school students at sixty recreation centers across the City. |
Organization Website: |
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Free Audiobooks for Children and Adults |
Audible |
A selection of free audiobooks available for download in several languages. Great addition to a learning from home program. |
Organization Website: |
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Dual Language Learner Resources for Children 0 - 8
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Early Edge |
Information and resources about the benefits of children being bilingual and teaching frameworks. |
Organization Website: |
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Sesame Street Literacy and Language Tools |
Children's Bureau |
Four videos that model the importance of communicating with babies and toddlers to support future literacy and language. |
English PDF: preschool_children_learning_and
Organization Website: |
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Preschool Time: What's Best for your Child and Family?
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First5LA |
A guide on the different types of preschools available and how to select one that is best for your child.
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English Article:
Spanish Article:
Chinese Article:
Organization Website: |
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Adult School |
Maxine Waters Employment Preparation Center |
Adult school offers a variety of pathways toward higher education and careers. Financial aid is available. |
Organization Website: |
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LA County Hotspot Locator |
Los Angeles County |
Provides locations with free WI-Fi access (please note that not all locations will have access).
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Organization Website: |
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NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children)
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NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) |
Tools to support at home learning - all subjects- what do children need to understand to succeed academically? |
Organization Website: |
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Workshops and Events |
The Childcare Resource Center |
Free web-based classes for childcare providers - how trauma impacts development, positive social emotional development, health and safety in childcare settings during COVID-19 |
Organization Website: |
| RESOURCE | SOURCE | DESCRIPTION | WEBSITE / PDF |
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Get Food: Locate a Partner Agency |
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank |
Food resource locator |
Organization Website: |
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Critical Delivery Service |
Workforce Development Aging and Community Services (WDACS) |
A free food pickup and delivery program for older adults and individuals with disabilities launched by WDACS. Items may be delivered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, at no cost to the client. No application process is required;however, items must be pre-paid and ready for pickup. |
English PDF: 2020/04/CSD_Fact-Sheet_V.2_Final.pdf
Spanish PDF: 2020/05/CSD_Fact-Sheet_SPANISH.pdf
Organization Website: |
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EBT online |
California Department of Social Services |
Information about online EBT services |
Website has Google trans- lation available in English, Spanish, Chinese and other languages.
Link:
Organization Website: |
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Food Bank Resource Guide |
LA County Government |
A list of food banks and distribution locations in Los Angeles. |
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WIC Services |
Women, Infant, Children (WIC) |
Information on nutrition education, breastfeeding support, healthy foods and family resources. |
Organization Website:
https://www.phfewic.org/ |
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Food for health |
Kaiser Permanente |
Information about meal prepping, emotional eating, and recipes. |
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211 LA Food Finder
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211LA |
A search engine that can be used to find a wide range of resources such as food, housing, and other essential services. |
Organization Website: |
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Updated COVID-19 Food Bank Guide |
CHIRP Los Angeles |
A list of food banks and distribution locations in Los Angeles. |
English PDF: |
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Locations |
Catholic Charities of Los Angeles |
Program aids with clothing, mental health services, utilities, transportation, immigration/refugees, and teens. |
Locator: org/program-directory-by-city/ Organization Website: |
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Getting Food |
California State Portal - California Coronavirus COVID-19 Response |
Resources about emergency food and food benefits. |
Organization Website: |
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Hope Navigation Center |
Hope Navigation Center |
Information about clothing, showers & hygiene products, safe parking, and food. |
Organization Website: |
| RESOURCE | SOURCE | DESCRIPTION | WEBSITE / PDF |
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County of Los Angeles Temporary Eviction Moratorium |
LA County Consumer & Business Affair |
News and updates for renters and landlords in Los Angeles |
English PDF: https://dcba.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/RSU-Residential-EM-12.1.2020.pdf
https://dcba.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/RSU_ Residential-EM-10.15.20-spanish.pdf
Organization Website: |
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LA Homeless Service Authority Interim Housing List |
Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority |
List of LAHSA-funded Interim Housing programs (Crisis or Bridge) by Service Planning Area (SPA) for people experiencing homelessness and looking for the stability needed to secure permanent housing |
PDF:
Organization Website: |
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COVID - 19: Shelters |
LA Care Community Link |
Information about temporary shelter, immediate safety, hotlines, and residential housing. |
Organization Website: |
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Strategies for Supporting Families Experiencing Homelessness and Housing Instability During COVID-19 |
Office of Head Start |
Strategies for working with families who are or may be at risk for experiencing home- lessness. |
Organization Website:
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Safe Parking Sites in LA |
Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority |
The Safe Parking Program provides those living in vehicles with a safe and legal place to park and sleep at night. |
Organization Website: |
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Family Housing Program |
The Whole Child |
Resources about prevention and diversion, interim housing placement, permanent housing placement, supportive services and housing development. |
Organization Website: |
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LA County COVID-19 Rent Relief |
211 |
This program provides relief funds for rental assistance on behalf of tenants impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. |
FAQs:
English: final---english.pdf?sfvrsn=c35092bd_4
Spanish: s/default-source/rent-relief-programs/la-county-covid- 19-rent-relief-faqs---final---spanish.pdf?sfvrsn=144
Simplified Chinese: /default-source/rent-relief-programs/la-countyc inal---english-chinese-simplified.pdfsfvrsn=9e399
Organization Website: |
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New Economics for Women |
New Economics for Women |
Organization helps women through the process of buying a home, building wealth, and/or starting a business. They also aid with education and job training. |
Organization Website: |
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Affordable Housing |
Volunteers of America |
Organization has affordable housing units. Enter your zip code, city or state at the bottom of the page to see if they have properties available in your area. |
Organization Website: |
| RESOURCE | SOURCE | DESCRIPTION | WEBSITE / PDF |
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My Health LA |
LA County Department of Health Services |
Information about medical insurance for uninsured individuals; no-cost health care program for people who live in LA County |
This website has Google translation available in Spanish, Chinese and other languages.
English PDF:
Spanish PDF:
Organization Website: |
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Medi-Cal has Dental Covered |
Smile California |
Information about Medi-Cal Dental benefits; As a Medi‑Cal member, your benefits and your child’s benefits include dental coverage at little or no cost to you |
English PDF:
Spanish PDF:
Chinese PDF: https://smilecalifornia.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/New-
Organization Website: |
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Medi-Cal Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for the Former Foster Youth Program |
California Department of Health Care Services |
Information for former foster youth and enrollment into Medi-Cal services. |
Link to FAQ: ces/medi-cal/eligibility/Pages
Organization Website: |
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Medi-Cal Eligibility and Covered California - Frequently Asked Questions |
Departm-ent of Health Care Service |
Eligibility questions and answers; phone numbers for specific counties. |
Organization Website: |
| RESOURCE | SOURCE | DESCRIPTION | WEBSITE / PDF |
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LAC4YOU Your Rights. Your Resources. Your Future - Immigrant Rights |
LA County Office of Immigrant Affairs |
Information about knowing your rights, being prepared, and having the right plan for you and your family can help you respond to an immigration emergency |
English PDF:
Organization Website: |
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Guide for Immigrant Californians CA Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response |
Official CA State Government Website |
Information, services and resources available for immigrants regardless of immigration status |
English PDF: https://files.covid19.ca.gov/pdf/
Chinese PDF: https://files.covid19.ca.gov/pdf/ wp/covid-19-immigrant-guidance_ch-traditional-accessible-2.pdf
Organization Website: |
| Defending and advancing the rights of immigrants with low income | National Immigration Law Center (NILC) | NILC engages in policy analysis, litigation, education and advocacy for racial, economi and social justice for low-income immigrants. |
Organization Website: Phone: 1-213-639-3900 |
| Legal Assistance | Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles (CHIRLA) | CHIRLA is recognized by the Board of Immigration (BIA) and conducts a variety of immigration legal services at a low cost. CHIRLA attorneys and Department of Justice representatives provide reliable expertise with cultural sensitivity to the trauma that immigrant community regularly sustains. |
Link to resources: https://www.chirla.org/resources/all-resources/
Organization Website:
Phone for legal assistance: 1-213-201-3797
Phone for immigration assistance: 1-888-624-4752
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| Legal Assistance | Central American Resource Center (CARECEN) |
CARECEN provides high quality, affordable immigration legal services such as citizenship services, family petitions, deportation cases, and DACA cases. CARECEN do not charge any fees for DACA and Naturalization consultation. Most importantly, CARECEN provides free legal services to students, staff, and faculty of California State Colleges and Community Colleges. |
Organization Website: |
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WEBSITE / PDF |
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Mental Health: Your Wellbeing on Your Terms- Guide to Wellbeing Apps |
LA County Department of Mental Health |
A list of applications that relate to health and well-being, including exercise, nutrition, education, Emotional Health, relaxation and mindfulness. |
English PDF:
http://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/d
Organization Website: |
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Coping with stress during infectious disease outbreaks that require social distancing |
Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health |
Information about how to care for your well-being during COVID-19 |
The website has Google translation available in English, Spanish, Chinese and other languages.
English PDF: lacounty.gov/media/Coronavirus /docs/help/StrategiesForCoping.pdf
Spanish PDF: http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/ StrategiesForCoping-Spanish.pdf
Simplified Chinese PDF: http://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dmh/ StrategiesforCoping-FinalSimpChinese.pdf
Traditional Chinese PDF: http://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dmh/ 1069573_CommunicableDisease-StrategiesforCoping-FinalTradChinese.pdf
Organization Website: |
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Managing Fear of Work, Shopping, and Public Spaces |
Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health |
Information about staying home and a financial impact Crisis Access phone line |
The website has Google translation available in English, Spanish, Chinese and other languages.
English PDF:
Spanish PDF: /SDSInter/dmh/1071123_Desarrolla MecanismosSaludablesdeSobrevive
Organization Website: |
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Helping Teens cope with Missed Milestones |
Our Children: National PTA’s Unique Voice for Parents |
Information about how to help teens cope with changes to important event |
Link to article: elping-teens-cope-with-missed-mi
Organization Website: |
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Guide to Supporting Parents, Youth, and Children through COVID-19 crisis |
Wellnest - Emotional Health & Wellness |
A guide to support your emotional health and wellness, with age-specific guidelines |
The website has Google translation available in English, Spanish, Chinese and other languages.
English PDF: https://www.wellnestla.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/English-Guide.pdf
Organization Website: |
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Resources for emotional support and well-being |
CA.gov |
Resources and information about hotlines for youth and teens, veterans, first responders and law enforcement, older Californians, deaf and hard of hearing individuals, substance use disorders and LGBTQ individuals. |
The website has translation available in English, Spanish, Chinese and other languages.
Organization Website: https://covid19.ca.gov/resources-for-emotional-support-and-well-being/ |
| Counseling services for school-aged children (0 - 18) | Amanecer Community Counseling Services |
Amanecer’s mission is to deliver compassionate and innovative mental health services that empower individuals and families to overcome barriers and significant life challenges to achieve more fulfilling, resilient and self-sufficient lives shows their investment in a community that addresses primary and secondary trauma with evidence based best practices and ensures the path to healing is individualized. |
Organization Website: |
| Low cost therapy for the LGBT community - Free for people who live or work in West Hollywood | Los Angeles LGBT Center |
The Los Angeles LGBT Center offers individual, couples, family, and group therapy, as well as psychiatric care. Some of the issues for which people seek treatment include depression, anxiety, relationships, HIV, substance abuse, and domestic violence |
Organization Website: |
| Mental health care for children and families | Foothill Family Clinic |
Foothill Family is committed to improving infant, child, youth, and family development in the Greater Los Angeles region. Programs include mental health care; early childhood development and parent education; school-based services; and youth and family services including prevention and treatment of child abuse, domestic violence, and elder abuse, as well as services for pregnant and parenting teens |
Organization Website: |
| Referrals for Mentoring, Counseling, Tattoo Removal for Gang Involved Youth 14 - 25 Years Old | Gang Reduction & Youth Development (GRYD) | GRYD currently provides gang intervention and prevention services in 23 GRYD Zones throughout the City of Los Angeles, along with community engagement programming, and various other initiatives. |
Organization Website: |
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2x2x2 Rule |
ECHO |
Information about brushing your teeth, flossing, and visiting the dentist. |
PDF: |
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Oral Health Basics |
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) |
Information about children and adult's oral health, disparities and oral health conditions. |
Organization Website: |
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How to Brush Your Teeth |
American Dental Association (ADA) MouthHealthy |
Guide for “How to Brush your Teeth” |
English PDF:
Spanish PDF:
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| 7 Ways to Make Brushing Fun for Kids |
American Dental Association (ADA) MouthHealthy |
Video and tips for how to encourage kids to brush their teeth. |
Organization Website: |
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How to Floss Your Teeth |
American Dental Association (ADA) MouthHealthy |
Guide for “How to Floss your Teeth” |
English PDF:
Spanish PDF:
Organization website: |
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Easy Demonstrations for Teaching Tooth Healthy Habits |
American Dental Association (ADA) MouthHealthy |
Activities for families to do with their children to teach healthy habits. |
Website:
Organization Website: |
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Brushing for Two: How Your Oral Health Affects Baby |
Healthy Children |
Information about pregnant women's oral health in relation to their pregnancy. |
Organization Website: |
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COVID-19: What to Expect When Your Dentist’s Office Reopens |
American Dental Association (ADA) Mouthhealthy |
Information about expectations when visiting the dentist during COVID-19. |
Organization Website:
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Diet Tips to Prevent Dental Problems |
Healthy Children |
Information about maintaining a balanced diet, benefits of fluoride and sugar intake. |
Organization Website:
https://www.healthy |
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Oral health |
First5LA |
Oral health tips for families about preventing tooth decay, early dental care, fluoride, sugar solutions, and activities. |
The website has translation available in English, Spanish, Chinese and other languages.
Organization Website: |
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What You Should Know About Returning to the Dentist During COVID-19 |
Smile California |
To inform Medi-Cal members about new processes their dental office may have in place to keep everyone safe and healthy, Smile, California developed a short video and a flyer that describe changes members may experience at their next dental visit. |
English PDF: org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/
Video:
Organization Website: |
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Oral Health Fact Sheets |
California Dental Association |
Fact sheets about preventing tooth decay, gum disease, xylitol, oral piercings, receding gums, bad breath, dental implants, etc. |
Fact Sheets:
Organization Website: |
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Support Local Dental Pilots |
California Oral Health Progress and Equity Network (CA-OPEN) |
Information explaining what 'Local Dental Pilot Projects' are, advocacy plans and summary. |
Organization Website: |
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Tools & Resource to Support Healthy Smiles |
ADA Tiny Smiles |
Information and resources about Early-childhood activities, helpful tips for parents and caregivers, talking points and patient resources about the connection between oral health and overall health. |
Organization Website: |
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Oral Health |
HealthyChildren.org |
Articles about visiting the dentist, sedation/ anesthesia, Bottle mouth Syndrome, establishing a night-time routine, healthy eating habits, dental health and hygiene for children and families, etc. |
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Oral Health Education |
Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services |
Information about oral health and nutrition, oral health hygiene, baby teeth, pregnancy and oral health, K-12 Oral Health Education Curriculum (PowerPoint Presentations) and activity sheets. Resources are available in English and Spanish. |
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Health Games - Dental |
LearningGames ForKids.com |
Online games to help individuals learn about oral health. |
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Brush, Book, Bed: How to Structure Your Child’s Nighttime Routine |
Healthychildren.org |
Information for parents about how to set up a nighttime oral hygiene routine with their children. |
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Talking to your kids about COVID-19 |
Urban Indian Health Institute |
Information about helping adults start a conversation with young kids |
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Elder Mental Health |
Center for American Indian Health |
Information about how to care for the elderly population, ways to support Elders in residential care, and how to meet Elders needs |
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Tips for Elders and their Caregivers |
Center for American Indian Health |
Information about how to support Elders’ health |
English PDF: /assets/documents/Tips_for_Eld
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Diabetes and COVID-19 |
National Indian Health Board |
Information about COVID-19 in relation to diabetes. |
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COVID-19 Resources |
Native American Indian Commission |
Resources for AIAN community-based organizations, housing and utilities, education and childcare, health and mental health, food, employees and employers. |
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California Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program |
Department of Social Services - TANF |
Tribal TANF is an assistance program for American Indians and Alaska Natives which provides cash aid and supportive services to eligible needy children and families. |
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Our Services |
Indigenous Circle of Wellness Services |
Counseling services for families, couples, children and adolescents. Additional resources on consulting, workshops and trainings. |
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Phone: 626-782-5570 |
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One Stop Emergency Services |
Pukuu Cultural Community Services |
Offers temporary aid to low-income American Indians who encounter a financial emergency. |
Organization Website: https://www.pukuu.org/services/
Phone: 1-818-336-6105 |
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Social Services |
United American Indian Involvement |
Resources and services for emergency housing, food pantry, transportation to and from appointments, case management, daily warm meals served in our community center, GED and jobs skills training and safety and support groups. |
Organization Website: http://uaii.org/social-services/
Phone: 213-202-3970 |
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National Indigenous Women's Resource Center |
National Indigenous Women's Resource Center |
Information about and from the NIWRC, an organization that serves women and children who are domestic violence survivors |
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Section 184 Indian Home Loan Guarantee Program |
U.S of Housing and Urban Development |
The Section 184 Indian Home Loan Guarantee Program is a home mortgage product specifically designed for American Indian and Alaska Native families, Alaska villages, tribes, or tribally designated housing entities |
The website has translation available in English and Spanish.
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Coronavirus Resource Center |
Native Americans in Philanthropy |
Links to books that talk about Coronavirus, COVID-19 resources, Coronavirus map, Coronavirus Emergency Response, Covid-19 Emergency Food and Supplies Fund. |
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Financial Assistance, Scholarships for Native American Students |
California Indian Education |
California Indian Education provides grants, internships, and scholarships to Native Americans to help build a stronger and highly educated Native American community. |
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Workforce Development and Training Program |
Waking Shield |
Walking Shield serves the American Indian community residing in Orange County. This program provides job seekers access to employment training, support services, and the education necessary to succeed in today’s competitive job market. |
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Recovery Program |
American Indian Changing Spirits |
Offers services to individuals who suffer from drug & alcohol addiction. |
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| Workforce Development | United American Indian Involvement (UAII) | UAII Workforce Development Program provides guidance to American Indians/Alaska Natives in establishing a self-sustaining way of life. UAII Workforce Development Program also assists in identifying resources that serve as stepping stones towards finding successful careers for AI/AN participants. Lastly, their staff provides individualized career counseling participants. |
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Talking to your Child About Change A COVID-19 social narrative |
Center on Human Development (CHD) and the University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) at the College of Education at the University of Oregon |
A story to share with children about why their routine has changed. |
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COVID-19 Information By and For People with Disabilities |
The Center for Start Services Green Mountain Self-Advocates |
Explains what Coronavirus is with pictures and simple text. |
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COVID-19 American Sign Language (ASL) Video Series |
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) |
YouTube videos explaining COVID-19 in ASL. |
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Dental Care Everyday A Caregiver's Guide |
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research |
A guide on maintaining a healthy mouth by brushing and flossing your teeth and visiting the dentist. This guide also provides caregivers with different brushing/flossing positions as well as the role they play in having a positive dental experience. |
The website has translation available in Spanish.
Guide Link: https://www.nidcr.nih.gov/sites/ default/files/2017-09/dental-care-every-day-caregiver.pdf
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SCDA Educational Fact Sheets |
Special Care Dentistry Association |
Fact sheets and other resources for oral health care providers, patients, family members and caregivers. |
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Regional Centers for the Developmentally Disabled |
Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health |
Regional center resource locators. |
The website has translation available in English, Spanish, Chinese and other languages.
Organization Website: https://dmh.lacounty.gov/our-services/developmental-disabilities/regional-centers/ |
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Programs & Services |
Fiesta Educativa |
Information for parents about community outreach, speaker's bureau and advocacy. |
The website has translation available in English and Spanish.
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COVID-19: People with Disabilities |
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) |
Information about social distancing, caring for your family, and creating a plan for families and individuals who have disabilities during COVID-19. |
Website has translation available in English, Spanish, Chinese and other languages.
Organization Website: /coronavirus/2019-ncov/need-extra-precautions/people-with-disabilities.html |
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Dental Home Resources: Children with Special Needs |
ECHO - LDPP |
A list of dental offices that provides services to families of children with special needs. |
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| Free education handouts | Handy Handouts | Free, online educational handouts on a variety of special needs and educational topics. |
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Community Resource Centers |
The L.A. Care/Blue Shield Promise Community Resource Centers |
Videos on fitness and exercise, nutrition and healthy cooking, and health education. |
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Hot Days, Cool Water: Summer Safety Tips |
Children's Hospital Los Angeles |
Information and tips about parents during Summer. |
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Child Care Funding for Essential Workers |
Child Care Alliance Los Angeles |
Child care locator by zip code. |
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Talking to Children Authentically about Race and Racism |
PBS Kids for Parents - YouTube |
YouTube discussion with educators, parents, child development and trauma experts about talking with children about race and racism. |
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Parenting resources and tips |
PBS Kids for Parents |
Information about parent resources, activities, and books. |
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Anne - The 4 C's |
El Nido |
Video of 15 tips for parenting during this challenging time. |
YouTube Link: com/watch?v=ZN_Yv5biU-4&feature=youtu.be
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Games and activities |
First 5 LA |
Arts and crafts, activities, games for families. |
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Resource Programs from the Dream Center |
Dream Center |
Resources on adult education, Carey kitchen, DC fitness and food banks. |
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| Activities and Resources from Sesame Street |
Sesame Street in Communities |
Information about art, asthma, autism, family bonding, education, grief, community violence, health and hygiene, milestones, and traumatic experiences, etc. |
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Social Justice Resources |
The Children’s Community School |
Topics and resources about race, gender and class to discuss with children. |
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Service Planning Areas |
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health |
Los Angeles County is divided into 8 geographic areas. Resources on:
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Website has Google translation available in English, Spanish, Chinese and other languages.
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Accepting applications for Summer 2020 |
Hire LA’s Youth |
Employment opportunities for youth between the ages of 14-24. Other resources/services personal development, practice interview, financial management and career development.
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Upcoming Events |
Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda Solis First District |
List and flyers of upcoming community events within Los Angeles County. |
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Hope Navigation Center |
A resource guides that helps to geo-locate available services such as food, clothing, showers and hygiene products and safe parking in Los Angeles. |
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Resource and Information Guide for Students and Families |
Los Angeles Unified School District - Student Health and Human Services |
A toolkit designed to provide information and resources for Students and Families enrolling and currently enrolled within the LAUSD. |
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Activities to do at Home |
LA County Library |
List of Do It Yourself (DIY) activities, activity ideas, book recommendations, and learning programs from the LA County Library. Must have library card for books. |
Organization Website in English: https://lacountylibrary.org/activ
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Rachael Ray's Yum-O Cooking Camp for All Ages |
Rachael Ray Cooking Camp |
Kids and parents can join cooking lessons via Zoom hosted by Food Network chefs. Each day, a new recipe and a new celebrity. You will have to provide your own ingredients and utensils. Must RSVP. Date: July 30-August 14, 2020 |
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| Community Resources | Los Angeles Unified School District | Search engine with information/resources on DV, housing, education, financial, food, foster youth, healthcare, hygiene, utility, mental health, undocumented and other. |
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| Extreme Heat - Cooling Centers | Ready LA County | Cooling centers information with map locator. |
Organization Website: https://ready.lacounty.gov/heat/
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Resource Locator |
Aunt Bertha – The Social Care Network |
Aunt Bertha offers a variety of services (housing, food, transit, health, wellness, financial, education, legal and employment). This is a locator that assists in finding specific resources depending on the zip code provided. Website offers the option to change languages. |
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Free Access to Spectrum Broadband & Wi-fi |
Charter Communication |
Free internet service for students K-12 and college student households |
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Phone Number: 1-844-488-8395 |
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Financial Assistance Programs |
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power |
Financial assistance programs for: |
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Big Sunday’s Foot the Bill Fund |
Big Sunday’s |
Apply through website to have a one time, $100 payment made on one of your bills. Donation based organization. Applications must be approved, and it is a one-time payment directly to the company, not the individual. |
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| Bill Assistance Programs | Southern California Edison | Southern California Edison provides details how those who are unable to pay their utility bills may find assistance or postponement payments. |
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