Resources
connect families to information, experts, programs, services, social linkages and more in Los Angeles County to help improve the lives of parents and caregivers of children ages 0-5. Resources are important to a child’s success and are often available at little or no cost. But while resources are essential for parenting, knowing what is available—and actually being able to gain access to resources—can sometimes be challenging. First 5 LA is here to help provide the tools to connect with the resources you and your family need, when you need them. The first step in getting information or help is as close as a phone call or click away.
- 211 Los Angeles Website
- eDirectory of L.A. County Home Visiting Programs
- Welcome Baby Support – Find Home Visiting in Your Area
- Local Breastfeeding Resources
- www.countyoffice.org/
- SingleMothersGrants.org
- Los Angeles County Department of Mental health
- Los Angeles County Department of Child and Family Services
Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services- Free Kit for New Parents
- Healthy City
- Office of Child Protection
- Community Development & Housing Assistance
- LACountyHelps!
- Abuse Prevention
- Report Abuse
- Baby Safe Surrender Program
- Sesame Street in Communities
- Office of Child Care
- Inter-Agency Council on Child Abuse and Neglect
- Los Angeles County Law Enforcement First Responder Protocol for Commercially Sexually Exploited Children
- Los Angeles County Regional Center – Search by Zip Code
- AARP: Helping the Helper Resources for Caregivers
- LANow – Free on-demand rides for short distances
For food assistance:
- Visit L.A. County food resources
- Find a food pantry at Get Food: Locate a Partner Agency
- A variety of resources can be found at LA Public Library’s list of resources
- Visit Family Food Resources: Enough for All – First 5 Los Angeles
For housing help:
- For help with rent, visit the LA Emergency Renters Assistance Subsidy Program
- For help with securing housing, connect to services at LA Family Housing
- For help with rent and other housing issues, 211LA: Home
- Visit The Whole Child’s Family Housing and Housing Assistance Programs for housing help
- For help with a variety of housing issues, visit Housing.LACounty.gov | Los Angeles Housing Resources
