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Causes: Homeless & Housing, Homeless Shelters, Housing Rehabilitation, Temporary Housing
Mission: L.A. Family Housing helps families transition out of homelessness and poverty through a continuum of housing enriched with supportive services.
Results: LAFH has provided housing and supportive services for more than 25 years. LAFH is the largest homeless services nonprofit organization in the San Fernando Valley.
Target demographics: Homeless and low-income families with children and single adults who arrive at the agency from all points throughout the City of Los Angeles
Direct beneficiaries per year: In 2011, LAFH reached 3,518 children, parents and single adults through its multi-tiered supportive housing system.
Geographic areas served: Los Angeles
Programs: Temporary housing, permanent housing and supportive services. On-site supportive services, provided through our own programs and through partner organizations, include: Family case management Employment search and job retention training Life skills training (including parenting classes, family budgeting, and money management) Housing counseling and placement assistance Referrals to medical and mental health services Professional and casual clothing Transportation assistance Drug and alcohol counseling Three nutritious and balanced meals daily in an on-site cafeteria School enrollment and reintegration services Family reading program Supervised field trips and art activities Assistance in securing child care On-site library and computer lab Hygiene supplies, including diapers for infants Children’s after-school enrichment activities and homework assistance