Child Care Resources/Centers
Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment
Adoption and Foster Care
Resources for Parents:
FOOTHILL FAMILY SERVICE
2500 E. Foothill Blvd., Ste 300
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 564-1613
(626) 564-1651 FAX
Affordable and accessible multi-service professional counseling, education, case mgmt and social services for children, seniors, families.
L.A. CO. OFC OF ED/HEAD START
Head Start/State Preschool Division
10100 Pioneer Blvd., Ste 100
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
(562) 940-1770
(562) 940-1740 FAX
Operates Head Start, Early Head Start and state preschool half-day and full-day programs. Full year preschool programs in collaboration with childcare providers in center and family home settings including meals, designed for low income families with 3-5 yr old children.
Comprehensive early childhood curriculum includes health and dental, nutrition, mental health, social services & parent involvement components. Programs mainstream disabled children. Offer child abuse prevention program. Program is operated by 27 agencies and LACOE throughout L.A. County. Special program for mothers with children under 3 yrs.
FROSTIG CENTER, THE
Helpline/Admissions
971 N. Altadena Dr.
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 791-1255
(626) 798-1801 FAX
Multidisciplinary treatment center for children ages 6-18 yrs, who have learning disabilities. Day school program includes clinical, speech, language, assistive technology. Support services include: transition program designed to prepare students for successful re-entry into regular school or post secondary programs. Education assessments, tutoring, workshops, assistive technology & training. Research & Consultation Dept offers info to the community & professional organizations.
MOTHERS CLUB COMMUNITY CENTER
526 E. Orange Grove Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 792-2687
(626) 793-1832 FAX
Early childhood education program for infant & preschool age children. Parent education program at no cost. Some transportation.
NEW HORIZONS FAMILY CENTER
744 S. Glendale Ave.
Glendale, CA 91205
(818) 545-9848
(818) 545-9901 FAX
Family, individual, couples and child counseling. Domestic violence classes, gang prevention program, juvenile diversion counseling, parent education classes. Psychological eval & testing on premises, day care, afternoon program.
PASADENA MENTAL HEALTH CENTER
1495 N. Lake Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 798-0907
(626) 798-9043 FAX
Low-cost counseling, mental health services & parent education classes in English & Spanish.
STANDUP PARENTING
Pasadena Group
393 North Lake Ave., Rm. 204
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 792-1750
Meetings at Lake Avenue Church, Tues 7pm. Group designed for parents of children 5 yrs+, who are demonstrating negative, destructive or out-of-control behavior. Parents meet with other parents who teach the program. Resources & support. Info Line (714) 665-6565.
L.A. CO. CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES
Bureau of Family Support Division III
2934 Garvey Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
(800) 615-8858
Establishes paternity and child support order, collect child and spousal payments, and modify orders and provide medical enforcement services.
