F I F I F I F I
F O R Y O U R I N F O R M A T I O N
Issue 08-51 REV Date: 11/13/08
This is a revision to FYI 08-51, dated 10/24/08.
This is to advise staff that effective immediately , the DCFS Transitional Housing Program (THP) for
Homeless Young People may ONLY accept youth from the following living situations:
 Persons who came from the street or other location not meant for human habitation
 Person who came from Emergency Shelters
 Person who came from Safe Havens (a flexible-stay shelter that serves homeless, mentally ill)
 Persons in transitional housing programs who came directly from the street, Emergency Shelters or Safe Havens
However, the THP staff may be able to make exceptions. If the Children’s Social Worker (CSWs) can document effectively in his/her court report all efforts to secure alternate housing programs and that these efforts have been exhausted, the young person may be eligible for admittance to the Program.
This documentation should include a signed and dated statement from the young adult describing the situation, efforts made to obtain housing, his/her income, that she/he has no place to live, and that circumstances beyond their control is prompting their departure from their dwelling. Additionally, documentation should be included that verifies the client’s written statement.
Thus, CSWs can continue to send application packets to the Transitional Housing Program for prescreening of the youth and feedback will be provided to the CSW from Program staff regarding the feasibility of the youth’s admittance to THP, which will continue to be based on whether the youth is capable of living alone, unsupervised and various other factors (e.g. employment or employability, educational status, mental health status, etc.). Finally, as the THP serves homeless young men and women, a transition plan of admittance into the DCFS THP must not be stated on the court order
Attached are lists of other transitional housing providers for various youth with or without mental health issues and those that are pregnant and/or parenting youth (list). Also, it is anticipated that, early next year, additional beds will be available for youth coming directly from placement.
If you have further questions or concerns please contact Transitional Housing Program at,
(213) 351-0123.
If you have any questions regarding this release please e-mail your question to:
Policy@dcfs.lacounty.gov
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Clerical Handbook: http://lacdcfs.org/Policy/Hndbook%20Clerical/Default.htm
Child Welfare Services Handbook: http://lacdcfs.org/Policy/Hndbook%20CWS/default.htm
FYI’s: http://lacdcfs.org/Policy/FYI/TOCFYI.htm

GENERAL TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAMS
Bridge of Faith
P.O. Box 9108, Whittier, CA 90608
Phone: (562) 789-8009 or (562) 907-0783
Attn: Ms. Carol Reza www.bridgeoffaith.org
I L P e l i g i b i l it y N O T r e q u ir e d . F e m a le s o n ly .
$ 6 0 0 / m o n t h r e n t is r e q u ir e d ( i n c l u d i n g f o o d ) . 1 5 b e d s
David & Margaret
“Wings of Discovery Transitional Living Program”
125 Gassney drive, San Dimas, CA 91733
141 5 th Street, San Dimas, CA 91733
Phone: (909) 592-0440
Attn: James DeBow www.dcfs.lacounty.gov
ILP eligibility required. Males only. 12 beds
G L A S S ( S e rv e s G a y , L e s b i a n a n d
T r a n s g e n d e r )
11426 Calvert St., North Hollywood, CA 91606
Phone: (818) 761-6450
Attn: Ms. Michelle Curry www.glassla.org
ILP eligibility required. 24 beds
Gwen Bolden Manor – Los Angeles
1032 E. 41st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90011
Phone: (323) 231-8600
Attn: Anthony Thomas www.gbyf.org
ILP eligibility NOT required. Ages 18-25; $212/month rent must attend school and work. 15 beds
Journey House
1232 No. Los Robles Ave. Pasadena, CA 91104
Phone: (323) 855-2935
Attn: Jorge Camarena
ILP eligibility required. 6 beds
Covenant House
1325 N. Western Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90027
Phone: (323) 461-3131, ext. 222
Attn: Jesus Siordia www.covenanthouse.org
I L P e l i g i b i l it y r e q u ir e d . 6 b e d s
David & Margaret
“Wings of Discovery Transitional Living Program”
3401 Winterhaven Ave., La Verne, CA 91750
Phone: (909) 596-4725; Fax: (909) 596-3954
Attn: April Bonilla www.dcfs.lacounty.gov
ILP eligibility required. Females only. 6 beds
G L A S S ( S e rv e s G a y , L e s b i a n a n d
T r a n s g e n d e r )
509 East Ave Q-6, #2, Palmdale, CA 93550
Phone: (661) 266-9717
Attn: Ms. Donna Bailey www.glassla.org
ILP eligibility required. 6 beds
Hillsides YMO
650 North Oakland Ave., Pasadena, CA 91101
Phone: (626) 219-1240 or (626) 219-1242
Attn: Thomas Lee or Monique Holguin www.hillsides.org
ILP eligibility required. 20 beds
L.A. Gay and Lesbian Center
1625 No. Schrader Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028
Phone: (323) 993-7450
Attn: Intake Coordinator www.lagaycenter.org
ILP eligibility NOT required. Provides housing for youth 18-
24. 24 beds
Optimist Transition Home Leroy Haynes Transitional Housing Program (MALES
ONLY)
233 W. Baseline Road, La Verne, CA 91750
Attn: Frank Linbaugh www.ilponline.org
Phone: 909-593-2581, ext. 227
ILP eligibility required. (5 Beds.)
2255 Crestwood Lane, Anaheim, CA 92804
Phone: (323) 543-4225
Attn: Michelle Culver www.ilponline.org
Orangewood Children ’s Foundation/The Rising Tide
(Garden Grove & Tustin)
1575 East 17th St., Santa Ana, CA 92705
Phone: (714) 619-0221
Attn: Rosalee Sanders www.orangewoodfoundation.org
ILP eligibility preferred, but NOT required.
Penny Lane (North Hills and Antelope Valley
15317 Rayen Street, North Hills, CA 91343
Attn: Mary Bratten www.pennylane.org
Phone: (818) 892-3423, ext. 271
ILP eligibility required. (30 Beds.)
ILP eligibility NOT required. Provides housing for youth 18-
24. Females only. 5 beds
“Pathways to Independence” (Whittier and Inglewood )
1055 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1955
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Attn: Karl Calhoun www.pathwaystoindependence.org
Phone: (213) 580-1822
ILP eligibility required. (16 Beds.)
Rancho San Antonio Independent Living (MALES
ONLY)
21000 Plummer Street, Chatsworth, CA 91311
Attn: Paul Key www.catholiccharitiesla.org
Phone: (818) 882-6400, ext. 140
ILP eligibility NOT required. (18 Beds.)

GENERAL TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAMS (cont.)
Richstone Family Center (FEMALES ONLY)
4431 West 137th Place, Hawthorne, CA 90505
Attn: Ms. Valerie Rumery www.richstonefamily.org
Phone: (310) 970-0261
ILP eligibility NOT required. (9 Beds.)
Salvation Army/The Way In
5939 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028
Attn: Anthony Gonzalez www1.salvationarmy.org
Phone: (323) 469-2946, ext. 169
ILP eligible youth NOT accepted. (20 Beds. 4 per 2 Bdrm.)
Rancho San Antonio Independent Living
21000 Plummer Street, Chatsworth, CA 91311
Phone: (818) 882-6400, ext. 140
Attn: Paul Key www.catholiccharitiesla.org
ILP eligibility NOT required. Males only. 18 beds
YWCA Santa Monica
2019 14 th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Phone: (310) 314-1466 or (310) 452-3881
Attn: Allison Griffith or Sherry Wunder www.smywca.org
ILP eligibility NOT required. Females only. 8 beds
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL ABOVE INFORMATION
IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
EMERGENCY SHELTERS FOR YOUTH 18 AND OVER
Bell Shelter - Los Angeles
5600 Rickenbacker Rd # 2A
Bell, CA 90201
Phone: (323) 263-1206 www.salvationarmyusa.org
must call Intake Worker at 9:00 a.m. only
Covenant House - Hollywood
1325 N Western Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90027
Phone: (323) 461-3131, ext. 226 after 6 p.m. ext. 223 www.covdove.org
specializes in providing shelter for youth ages 18 - 20.
Good Shepherds
1650 Rockwood Street
Los Angeles, CA 90026
Phone: (213) 482-1834 www.gschomeless.org
Jovenes, Inc. / La Posada Emergency Shelter - East LA
Phone: (213) 346-0123 www.daybreakservices.com
provides shelter services for males only, ages 18 - 24
New Image Shelter - Los Angeles
3804 Broadway Pl.
Los Angeles, CA 90037
Phone: (323) 231-1711 www.changelives.org
Casa De Rosas / Sunshine Mission - Los Angeles
2600 S. Hoover Street
Los Angeles, CA 90007
Phone: (213) 747-7419 www.sunshinemission.org provides shelter services for females only (NON-
EMERGENCY)
Enhanced Emergency Shelter Program (EESP)
Transitional Age Youth (18-25) that are homeless or at risk of homelessness with mental health issues. Contact the gatekeeper at
(213) 738-6194
L.A. Gay and Lesbian Center
7051 Santa Monica Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90038
Phone: (323) 993-7501
Phone: (323) 993-7450 www.lagaycenter.org
Lilly of the Valley - Los Angeles
Phone: (323) 753-1900
Cost: $89.50/Week (3 meals included)
San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission - San Fernando
Valley
13422 Saticoy Street
North Hollywood, CA 91605
Phone: (818) 785-4476 www. erescuemission.com
FAMILIES ONLY

EMERGENCY SHELTERS FOR YOUTH 18 AND OVER (cont.)
Union Rescue Mission - Los Angeles
545 S San Pedro St
Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 347-6300 www.urm.org
Emergency Shelter Telephone Numbers
The Info Line 211
Shelter Hotline 1-800-548-6047
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL ABOVE INFORMATION
IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
PREGNANT AND PARENTING HOUSING PROGRAMS
Alexandria House (Los Angeles) Pregnant & Parenting
(T.P.) 5 children
Attn: Intake Coordinator
Phone: (213) 381-2649 www.alexandriahouse.org
DCFS Transitional Housing Program
3530 Wilshire Blvd., 4 th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Phone: (213) 351-0190
Attn: Lynn Durham www.ilponline.org
Gramercy Court - Los Angeles
1824 4th Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90019
Phone: (323) 737-7351
Attn: Intake Coordinator www.gramercyhousinggroup.org
Harbor Interfaith - San Pedro
670 W. Ninth Street,
San Pedro, CA 90731
Phone: (310) 831-0603
Attn: Intake Coordinator www.harborinterfaith.org
Los Angeles House of Ruth - Confidential Location
PO Box 33288
Los Angeles, CA 90033
Phone: (323) 266-4139
Attn: Intake Coordinator www.lahouseofruth.com
New Life Beginnings - Long Beach
835 E. 6 th Street
Long Beach, CA 90802
Phone: (562) 590-1538
Attn: Intake Coordinator www.newlifebeg.com
Casa de los Angelitos - Harbor City
954 Koleeta Dr
Harbor City, CA 90710
Phone: (310) 325-8208
Attn: Intake Coordinator www.casadelosangelitos.org
Elizabeth House – Pasadena
760 Santa Barbara St
Pasadena, CA 91101
Phone: (626) 577-4434
Attn: Intake Coordinator www.elizabethhouse.net
Gramercy Place Shelter - Los Angeles
6505 Wilshire Blvd # 500
Los Angeles, CA 90048
Phone: (213) 387-0171
Attn: Intake Coordinator www.jfsla.org multiple children ok-2 year program
*AGENCY REFERRALS ONLY-NO CALLS FROM
CLIENTS
Harvest Home – Venice
2118 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 358
Santa Monica, CA 90403
Phone: (310) 452-1223
Attn: Intake Coordinator www.theharvesthome.net
Midnight Mission
601 South San Pedro Street
Los Angeles, California 90014
Phone: (213) 624-9258
At t n : I n t a k e C o o r d i n a t o r www.midnightmission.org
New Economics for Women/La Posada - Los Angeles
303 South Loma Drive.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Phone: (213) 483-2058
Attn: Intake Coordinator www.neweconomicsforwomen.org

PREGNANT AND PARENTING HOUSING PROGRAMS (cont.)
“Pathways to Independence” Whittier and Inglewood
1 0 5 5 W i l s h i r e B l v d . , Su i t e 1 9 5 5
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Phone: (213) 580-1822
Attn: Intake Coordinator www.pathwaystoindependence.org
Precious Life - Los Alamitos
3622 Florista St
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Phone: (562) 430-7309
Attn: Intake Coordinator www.preciouslifeshelter.org
Saint Joseph Manor - Antelope Valley
9 0 3 0 E a s t A v e n u e Q - 1 2
L i t t l e r o c k , C A 9 3 5 4 3
Phone: (661) 944-5678
Attn: Intake Coordinator www.saintjosephmanor.org
Testimonial Love Center - Los Angeles
5 7 0 1 S . W e s t e r n A v e .
L o s A n g e l e s , C A 9 0 0 6 2
P h o n e : ( 3 2 3 ) 2 9 1 - 6 7 5 3
A t t n : I n t a k e C o o r d i n a t o r www.testimonialclc.org
Salvation Army/Transitional Living - Westwood
Phone: (310) 477-9539
Attn: Intake Coordinator www1.usw.salvationarmy.org
Penny Lane - North Hills
15305 Rayen Street
North Hills, CA 91343
Phone: (818) 894-3384
Attn: Intake Coordinator www.pennylane.org
St. Anne’s Bogen Family Center - Los Angeles
155 N. Occidental Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
Phone: (213) 381-2931
Attn: Lauri Collier www.stannes.org
Salvation Army/Transitional Living Center – Whittier
12000 E Washington Blvd,
Whittier, CA 90606
Phone: (562) 696-7175
Attn: Intake Coordinator www.volunteermatch.org
Upward Bound - Santa Monica
1104 Washington Ave
Santa Monica, CA 90403
Phone: (310) 458-7779
Attn: Ms. Tracy Woodbury www.upwardboundhouse.org
Women’s Care Cottage - North Hollywood
6040 Vineland Ave
North Hollywood, CA 91606
Phone: (818) 753-4580
Attn: Intake Coordinator www.womenscarecottage.org
YMCA/A Brighter Future
625 South New Hampshire Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90005
Phone: (213) 380-6448
Attn: Intake Coordinator www.ymcala.org
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL ABOVE INFORMATION
IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE