CD 11 Resources Fall 2015
Youth Policy Institute (YPI) 213-688-2802
After school program, homework help, sports,
Los Angeles Family Housing – North Hollywood 818-982-4091
Homeless shelter for families, supplies, food, help transitioning to homes
MEND – Meet Each Need with Dignity – Pacoima 818-686-7365 or 818-896-0246
Food bank, clothing, education, computers, work readiness, medical services, free
services
Boys and Girls Club – Pacoima 818-896-5261
Programs for children, learning center, library, computers, arts, games, sports,
playground, afterschool programs $24 per year
Sylmar Public Library - 818-367-6102
Classes for children, yoga, story telling, teen councils, immigrant rights,
computers, information, book sales, internet classes, etc.
WIC all over the valley 818-361-7541 800-313-4WIC
Offers food and nutritional information for low income families, breast feeding
classes
Child Care Resource Center – Chatsworth 818-717-1000
Educational activities for parents and workforce, family child care, library,
technical support, resource and referral for parents looking for child care,
alternate payment program, Head Start, Early Head Start, school readiness,
literacy program, advocacy
Integrated Teacher Education Program (ITEP) Northridge (CSUN 818-667-3300)
Teacher preparation program at CSUN for elementary and special needs, B.A.
through credential
First5 California 916-263-1050
Education for parents and teachers with children birth – five years. Websites,
child development resources
Los Angeles Public Library Granada Hills 818-368-5687
Services for teachers, online data bases, live homework help, tutoring, free
computer classes, adult reading classes, health workshops and referrals
LA Care Family Resource Center Pacoima 213-438-5497
Free classes, diabetes, exercise classes, free CPR First Aid, dance classes, free child
care while attending classes
Safe Urban Bicycling – 213-629-2142 626-453-3700
Free bicycle service and classes for children 14 years and older, free helmets and
bicycle lights METRO
San Fernando Parks and Recreation main number 818-898-1290
Provides services for adults and children, classes, sports, after school programs,
day camps, summer programs, teen volunteer program, exercise for adults, pool
GRYD: Gang Prevention and Youth Development (through El Nido) Pacoima
818-216-0574
Parents must volunteer, parent support groups, classes for children, computers,
resources to keep the children off the streets ages 10-15
LAPD Cadets Leadership Academy 818-838-9800
Program for children who may be at risk, (behavior) gang prevention, cadet
training, may lead to career in law enforcement
El Nido Services 818-896-7776 (Pacoima)
Mental health services, Parenting classes, literacy, academic support, tutoring,
support groups, counseling, adult education, family support, sliding scale or free
Neighborhood Legal Services Pacoima 800-433-6251
Domestic violence, legal issues and services, welfare, immigration
For low income families
California Science Center 323-724-3623
Free admission, displays and exhibits, interactive, space shuttle,
Discover Cube 818-686-2823 Sylmar/Lakeview Terrace
Interactive science museum
$10 admission