VOALA services for children place an emphasis on Education, Literacy, and Health. The skills and confidence gained from our programs promote a stable home life and ensure a smooth transition into kindergarten and beyond. Working closely with the family unit and the community itself, we encourage the development of a positive narrative for our children providing internal voices of confidence, kindness, hope and accountability to building a stronger future.
East Los Angeles, North Hollywood, San Fernando Valley
For students between the ages of two and five, we provide educational, artistic, and... learn more
Location(s): East Los Angeles, North Hollywood, San Fernando Valley
For students between the ages of two and five, we provide educational, artistic, and physical activities for the children of low-income families.
The basic goals of the program are to support and enhance the development of each child and to reinforce and strengthen the role of the parent as the primary educator of their child. The routines are planned to reach each child at their level of development, providing opportunities for social, emotional, cognitive and physical growth.
Cities Served: Carson, Commerce, Compton, Culver City, Del Rey, East Los Angeles, El Segundo, Harbor City, Hawthorne, South Central Los Angeles, Lomita, Lynwood, Mar Vista, Newhall, North Hollywood, Pacoima, Palms, Paramount, Rancho Palos Verdes, San Fernando, San Pedro, Santa Clarita, Shadow Hills, South Central Los Angeles, South LA, Studio City, Sun Valley, Sunland, Sylmar, Torrance, Tujunga, Val Verde, Valencia, Valley Village, Wilmington
For children aged three to five we offer early education, child development, nutrition,... learn more
Location(s): Cities Served: Carson, Commerce, Compton, Culver City, Del Rey, East Los Angeles, El Segundo, Harbor City, Hawthorne, South Central Los Angeles, Lomita, Lynwood, Mar Vista, Newhall, North Hollywood, Pacoima, Palms, Paramount, Rancho Palos Verdes, San Fernando, San Pedro, Santa Clarita, Shadow Hills, South Central Los Angeles, South LA, Studio City, Sun Valley, Sunland, Sylmar, Torrance, Tujunga, Val Verde, Valencia, Valley Village, Wilmington
For children aged three to five we offer early education, child development, nutrition, parenting support and preparation for elementary school. All children receive educational experiences that are developmentally, culturally, and linguistically appropriate. The focus is on readiness to move to kindergarten. Literacy, numeracy, and social/emotional development are areas measured for growth and development.
Children also receive a broad array of health services including screenings and referrals, maintenance of immunization schedules, nutrition assessments and follow-ups, mental health assessments as part of initial screenings, and determination if any mental or physical delays are present. Children receive health and dental services and have access to ongoing and acute and routine health and dental care. Enrolled children receive healthy meals, along with an assessment of their nutritional needs and the necessary follow-ups. Nutrition education is available for parents and incorporated into daily classroom activities for the children.
Mental health services are available to children and their families, and include screening and assessments for children, training for parents and staff members, access to mental health professionals, and monitoring of all mental health services.
At least ten percent of enrollment is reserved for children with disabilities. Children with suspected and identified disabilities receive appropriate services and support.
One of the key components is the participation and dedication of parents and family members. We offer parent and family member activities including classes, trainings and workshops at all of our sites. We work with parents to create goals and identify strategies to meet those goals.
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Cities served: Canyon Country, Castaic, Harbor City, Hawthorne, Lennox, Newhall, North Hollywood, Pacoima, Rancho Palos Verdes, San Fernando, Santa Clarita, Shadow Hills, Studio City, Sunland, Sylmar, Valley Village
For children under three years of age and their parents we offer early education, child... learn more
Location(s): Cities served: Canyon Country, Castaic, Harbor City, Hawthorne, Lennox, Newhall, North Hollywood, Pacoima, Rancho Palos Verdes, San Fernando, Santa Clarita, Shadow Hills, Studio City, Sunland, Sylmar, Valley Village
For children under three years of age and their parents we offer early education, child development, nutrition and parenting support. All children receive educational experiences that are developmentally, culturally, and linguistically appropriate. The focus is on readiness to move to kindergarten. Literacy, numeracy, and social/emotional development are areas measured for growth and development.
Children also receive a broad array of health services including screenings and referrals, maintenance of immunization schedules, nutrition assessments and follow-ups, mental health assessments as part of initial screenings, and determination if any mental or physical delays are present. Children receive health and dental services and have access to ongoing and acute and routine health and dental care. Enrolled children receive healthy meals, along with an assessment of their nutritional needs and the necessary follow-ups. Nutrition education is available for parents and incorporated into daily classroom activities for the children.
Mental health services are available to children and their families, and include screening and assessments for children, training for parents and staff members, access to mental health professionals, and monitoring of all mental health services.
At least ten percent of enrollment is reserved for children with disabilities. Children with suspected and identified disabilities receive appropriate services and support.
One of the key components is the participation and dedication of parents and family members. We offer parent and family member activities including classes, trainings and workshops at all of our sites. We work with parents to create goals and identify strategies to meet those goals.
Throughout Greater Los Angeles
Provides at-home respite to the primary caregivers of the developmentally disabled... learn more
Location(s): Throughout Greater Los Angeles
Provides at-home respite to the primary caregivers of the developmentally disabled (sometimes at school sites). Services also include providing the patient with basic instructions to care for themselves, such as dressing, grooming, etc.
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North Hollywood
After school General Child Care programs for children enrolled in kindergarten through... learn more
Location(s): North Hollywood
After school General Child Care programs for children enrolled in kindergarten through the fifth grade provide educational, artistic, and physical activities for the children of low-income families.
The basic goals of the program are to support and enhance the development of each child and to reinforce and strengthen the role of the parent as the primary educator of their child. The routines are planned to reach each child at their level of development, providing opportunities for social, emotional, cognitive and physical growth.
San Pedro
Blue Butterfly Village is VOALA’s innovative community located in a beautiful... learn more
Location(s): San Pedro
Blue Butterfly Village is VOALA’s innovative community located in a beautiful idyllic setting in San Pedro that provides housing and supportive services.
All 73 units of affordable housing are subsidized for homeless families. Veteran families receive a preference for 61 of the units. 12 units are reserved for families eligible under the MHSA program. Many of the residents are female veterans and veteran families with children who are suffering some degree of psychological distress and/or service-related injury that prevents them from achieving economic self-sufficiency and threatens the break up of their family.
Each 2-bedroom unit is fully furnished and utilities are included. Amenities include a garage, in unit washer/dryer, children’s play area, office/meeting spaces, community rooms, and community walking path.
San Pedro
SHAWL (Support for Harbor Area Women's Lives) is a residential recovery program comprised... learn more
Location(s): San Pedro
SHAWL (Support for Harbor Area Women’s Lives) is a residential recovery program comprised of three facilities that provide temporary housing and supportive services for women.
SHAWL Women’s House is a six-month residential recovery program for 13 homeless, addicted women who are survivors of Domestic Violence. SHAWL provides comprehensive services and treatment in a warm and supportive atmosphere for women who are attempting to end their addiction, live a life free from violence and become self-sufficient. SHAWL provides the structure and support in a nurturing residential setting. The program provides the residents with opportunities, information and confidence to remain drug and alcohol free. SHAWL gives the women an opportunity to improve their life and educational skills, time to explore destructive behavior patterns and learn new decision making skills in order to work toward stability as well as independence in their lives.
Haviland House is a transitional housing facility that aids women as they are transitioning from the primary 6-month program. Provides 11 women a safe and comfortable drug, alcohol and violence-free atmosphere where they can remain an additional 18 months to two years while they are in school and employed and can continue their case management plans to maintain ongoing sobriety and freedom from homelessness and domestic violence.
The Cottages are transitional housing facilities that aid women as they are transitioning from the primary 6-month program. The program allows a woman to live in a drug-free, violence free home with her children while working toward her self-sufficiency goals. The Cottages can hold up to 4 women and 4 children in two, two-bedroom duplexes. Residents can remain at The Cottages for 18 months to two years while they are employed, going to school or both. Residents can continue their case management plans to maintain their recovery.
Visit the SHAWL website: www.shawlwomenshouse.org
Downey
Southern California Alcohol and Drug Program Residential treatment facility provides... learn more
Location(s): Downey
Southern California Alcohol and Drug Program
Residential treatment facility provides Substance Use Disorder treatment for mothers with their children, as well as pregnant and postpartum in a residential setting. The program combines substance use treatment, counseling services, life skills, onsite employment development, healthy meal planning with a dietician and parenting education, while also providing counseling services to the children residing within the program. Program services are extended to all members of the family.
La Casita is a member of the Los Angeles County Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System provider network. As a Certified Drug Medi-Cal Provider, the program provides residential Substance Use Disorder treatment to women and their children.
La Casita first opened in April 1996 as a demonstration project funded by the federal government to provide substance abuse treatment for women and their children. La Casita is a peri-natal residential program.
Women are assessed using the full American Society of Addiction Medicine Assessment and receive the following services: Education and counseling groups, individual counseling sessions with Substance Abuse Specialist and/or a therapist, case management, transportation, and random drug screening. Services will be provided, free of cost, to Medi-Cal and My Health LA qualified individuals who meet medical necessity. Assistance with enrolling in Medi-Cal or My Health LA programs is available.
Bellflower
Southern California Alcohol and Drug Program This is a 6-month program designed to... learn more
Location(s): Bellflower
Southern California Alcohol and Drug Program
This is a 6-month program designed to address co-occurring issues of substance abuse and domestic violence. This program is a second step for DV victims who are in an emergency shelter. The program provides comprehensive DV trauma counseling, Substance Use Disorder treatment, life skills, and job skills assistance for women and their children in a safe and comfortable home-like environment.
Angel Step Too is a member of the Los Angeles County Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System provider network. As a Certified Drug Medi-Cal Provider, Angel Step Too provides residential Substance Use Disorder treatment to women and their children.
Women are assessed using the full American Society of Addiction Medicine Assessment and receive the following services: Education and counseling groups, individual counseling sessions with Substance Abuse Specialist and/or a therapist, case management, transportation, and random drug screening. Services will be provided, free of cost, to Medi-Cal and My Health LA qualified individuals who meet medical necessity. Assistance with enrolling in Medi-Cal or My Health LA programs is available.
Confidential
Southern California Alcohol and Drug Program Emergency shelter for victims of domestic... learn more
Location(s): Confidential
Southern California Alcohol and Drug Program
Emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence and their children. The program is a 45-day transitional shelter that provides a place of escape and safety for victims fleeing domestic violence who are also dealing with substance use disorders. Stabilize and protect clients and their children. Educate clients and their children about domestic violence. Provide viable resources and referrals for additional services and safe housing. 45 days emergency domestic violence shelter. Although no substance use treatment is offered on this site, referrals for outpatient or residential treatment are available. Transitional housing referrals are made when client exits the facility.
Angel Step Inn was established by SCADP in 1995 as the first domestic violence emergency shelter in California for battered, substance-addicted women and their children. The program has a static capacity of 30 beds. The emergency shelter is located in Los Angeles County and is funded through the California Office of Emergency Services, the Emergency Housing and Assistance Program, and the City of Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department.
Angel Step Inn provides shelter and a 45-day dual focus program of substance abuse treatment and domestic violence counseling for women with co-morbid battering and Substance Use Disorders. Our emergency shelters provide on-site Substance Abuse education, case management, linkage and transportation to social services, as well as discharge planning for transition to safe or permanent housing.
