The West Adams Leimert Park Family Source Center, a vital community resource dedicated to uplifting and supporting families in the Los Angeles area, has been serving the community since February 1, 2024.

The Center is located at 4305 Degnan Blvd-Suite 105, in Los Angeles and open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. On Tuesday and Thursday, the facility is open until 8 p.m., and on two Saturdays a month, the center is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

“As a single mother and a Councilwoman, it’s very important that my office ensures our community has equal access to opportunities that help them succeed. The West Adams Leimert Park Family Source Center has been a beacon of hope for the people of Council District 10, providing our families with incredible services such as tax preparedness programs, food distributions, tutoring, and employment programs that empower our neighbors to build a brighter future for themselves and their loved ones,” said L.A. Councilmember Heather Hutt.

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Family Source Centers are funded by the City of Los Angeles Community Investment for Families Department with the vision to close the widening economic and educational gap that exists in Los Angeles. The mission is to move low-income city residents onto a pathway out of poverty; prepare low-income children and youth to graduate from high school and qualify for post-secondary education; provide safe, stable, and affordable housing services for those at risk of displacement; and financially empower low to moderate income City resident through asset building.

The West Adams Leimert Park Family Source Center (FSC) is a one-stop center that provides a wide array of services totally free of charge.

In just a few short months, the FSC has launched the following significant programs:

Volunteer Tax Preparation Assistance (VITA)

The West Adams Leimert Park FSC assists low-income tax filers with filing their taxes and accessing tax credits such as the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and the California EITC and Young Child Tax Credit. VITA tax preparation is totally free, and our preparers have been successful in getting significantly larger tax returns for our participants. For the 2024 tax season, we completed almost 300 tax returns for LA residents!

Emergency Financial Assistance

We provide emergency financial assistance and supportive services to meet the emergency and supportive needs of households in danger of becoming homeless. Our services include payment of rental assistance/arrears, utilities/utilities arrears, fees associated with rental applications and credit checks, security deposits, relocation services, children’s bed/crib, appliances…etc. We also provide supportive services such as diapers, baby formula, school supplies…etc. Since our opening in February, we have distributed over $122,000 to help our clients pay rent and avoid eviction.

Food Program

We provide a weekly on-site food program to address food insecurity in our community. Our food boxes include a variety of non-perishable items. We also strive to provide fresh fruit, vegetables and meat as much as possible. Food distribution dates are every Thursday and every other Friday. Exact dates are listed on our calendar. Please note: any resident can come to the FSC on any day that we are open to pick up a food box.

Immigration Workshops

We coordinate and provide immigration workshops that provide information on citizenship, Deferred Action for childhood arrivals (DACA), and general immigrations services.

Pre-Employment/Employment Support Services for Adults and Youth

We screen FSC clients to determine if they are eligible for referral to the City’s WorkSource or YouthSource Center for job training and placement. We also provide job readiness workshops in resume building, job search, interviewing and we provide links to resources for those who would like to obtain their high school diploma, HiSET or GED.

Youth Services include:

Parent Promise

This program supports a parent’s commitment to their child to offer guidance and continuous support along every step of their child’s educational journey through college and beyond. Our staff will meet one-on-one with families to design a plan that meets their individual needs.

Additionally, a LAUSD staff member is on-site at our office daily to assist families with any needs from the school district. Monthly workshops will be hosted by LAUSD Pupil Services and Attendance Counselors to help parents better understand their rights, roles and responsibilities and to help their child succeed and be college ready.

Tutoring

Tutoring activities are focused on math and language arts/reading and include one-on-one instruction and homework assistance. We also include writing activities, cognitive skill activities and reading comprehension.

Summer Learning Program

This past summer we hosted an 8-week free Summer Learning Program for children in our community. The camp was filled with engaging STEM, art and enrichment activities, as well as exciting field trips to various locations around Los Angeles, including a visit to museums and Medieval Times.

College Corner

College Prep Information and Resources are provided to help youth achieve their dreams of attending and graduating from college. The center provides trainings on financial empowerment for middle and high school students, college and university admission requirement, college application preparation, personal statement preparation, the cost of tuition, fees and living expenses, financial aid, SAT/ACT preparation and campus tours. Also, staff provides access to fee waivers for SAT, ACT, AP tests and college applications. LAUSD provides up to four waivers for each student’s college applications.

In addition, the center offers line dancing, self-defense and exercise classes, cooking demonstrations and art classes. It is our goal to become a community hub for resources.

To learn more, call (323) 991-5850.