SHIELDS for Families
Mission:
To develop, deliver, and evaluate culturally sensitive, comprehensive service models that empower and advocate for high risk families in South Los Angeles.
Results:
Success rates range between 70 - 95%, averaging 82% - 3x the National Average
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Aurea75
08/09/11
Shields for Families consistently works with families who are the most vulnerable in South LA (i.e people in recovery, foster care families, formerly incarcerated). They work to move the families from a state of crisis to a thriving state. They have also consistently worked with African American ...
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disndat
07/08/11
I HAVEWORKED FOR SHIELDS FOR FAMILIES HEALTHY START PROGRAM FOR ALMOST 4 YEARS. I HAVE WITNESS PEOPLE GET THEIR CHILDREN BACK, OBTAIN HOUSING, RETAIN LIFE SKILLS, REBUILD SELF-ESTEEM, MOTIVATION AND STRUCTURE. WORKING AS A CASE MANAGER HAS HELP ME TO FEEL THE NEEDS OF THECLIENTS FIRSTHAND, AND TO ...
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Jeri00
07/07/11
I have worked for several Non Profit organization's down through the year's, (Salvation Army / Harbor Light, Walden House / El Monte, but when I was honored to become a family member of Shields for Families Inc., it has been an experience of a life time. Up until this day, 9 1/2 years later of being...
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