CD 11 Resources Spring 2015 The Imagination Tree www.theimaginationtree.com parents provide resources for children’s activities Boys and Girls Club – San Fernando 818-896-5261 Activities for children, bilingual, $24 per year LA’s Best 213-745-1900 After school program, free Friends of the Family 818-988-4430 Counseling, parent education, after school programs, young moms and dads support groups, family violence etc. WIC Women Infants and Children 1-800-852-5770 Food for children from birth to five, services for moms, nutrition, breastfeeding classes food coupons during pregnancy as well LA Father Program 818-365-7517 X 50808 Free for ages 15-25 for expecting fathers, classes, job training, support services, tokens, diapers, free child care, at San Fernando High School Family Resource Center CSUN, Santa Clarita, Antelope Valley 818-677-6854 Services for children with special needs, IEP support, home services Griffith Park Park, hiking, museums, gardens, Newhall Community Center 661-286-4006 For children 5-19 years old, low income community, programs for support, activities, homework, food, open daily, volunteer work for teens, summer programs, mentors, bilingual Wildlife Learning Center Sylmar 818-362-8711 A sanctuary for animals, education, tours, can bring animals to your school, home etc. natural environment, summer and winter camps, admission $6.00 Parent Support circles El Nido Services 818-390-1710 For expecting mothers, education and support Child Care Resource Center – Chatsworth 818-717-1000 Services for children, parents, teachers www.Wyzant.com Tutoring for all ages, matches students with mentors online, for face to face tutoring www.PBSparents.org activities for children, resources, educational experiences Department of Rehabilitation 818-551-2141 Provides resources, jobs, financial resources, transportation, services to help you become independent Hope Mills Inc 818-201-9464 Provides backpacks filled with food, clothes, necessities for basic needs for homeless, shelters, schools, etc. Kids Space Children’s Museum Pasadena 626-449-9144 Activities for children, water experiences, enrichment, hands-on experiences, nature, exercise, and learning center first Tuesday night of month is free MEND Meet Each Need with Dignity 818-686-7365 Full services for families in need, food, resources, clothes, workshops, educational support, dental and medical clinics, computers, youth services, job skills, homeless services, etc. Youth Policy Institute 818-573-9030 Services for teens, GED, counseling, job placement, workshops, computer labs Also services for young children. Tarzana Treatment Center www.tarzanatc.org Outpatient and youth services, rehabilitation, mental health services, women, domestic violence, HIV and AIDS services, six locations Zimmer Children’s Museum 323-761-8984 Los Angeles Hands-on activities for diversity and multi-cultural experiences, family programs, HELP Group 818-267-2719 Programs for children with special needs, after school programs, also school programs, services for teachers and parents, job placement Local 99 – Union for teachers Free CPR and first aid classes, free checking accoungs, discounts Public Library systems Preschool activities, story times, music times, literacy programs, clubs, specialists, Valley Family Center 818-365-8588 Full services mental health for children, teens and adults, domestic violence counseling, anger management, tutoring, children’s group therapies