North Los Angeles County Regional Center provides information and links to support groups for parents of children with disabilities on its web page.
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Get support and resources for parents of infants and toddlers with disabilities
Carolyn Kordich Family Resource Center offers emotional, informational and educational support to families of children up to age 3 who have disabilities or are at risk of a disability so they can make appropriate decisions for their infants and toddlers.
Enroll in a home-based developmental program for children with developmental disabilities
Home-based services provide early childhood education in conjunction with parent education via a home visiting service delivery model. Based on an assessment of each family’s needs, strengths, and challenges, an individualized service plan is developed to identify the appropriate activities and support that will be most helpful for the child’s healthy development. Home visits can occur on a weekly or monthly basis depending on each family’s needs.
Get adult day care services in Santa Monica
WISE & Healthy Aging’s Adult Day Service Center offers activities for adults with Alzheimer’s so that caregivers can go to work, do other tasks, or take a much needed break. They also offer support groups and educational seminars for caregivers.
Take art classes for adults with developmental disabilities
Exceptional Children’s Foundation offers art classes for adults with developmental disabilities. Art classes are taught by a professional and are offered in various art mediums.
Get in-home support for seniors
OASIS Senior Citizen Program provides in-home support and transportation assistance for seniors. Services include visits, equipment, home modifications and deliveries of daily necessities. Service offered in Camarillo, Fillmore, Moorpark, Canoga Park and Oxnard.
Get a trained guide and service canine
Guide Dogs of America provides dogs for blind/visually impaired, veterans, individuals with autism, and facilities to become trusted companions, bringing confidence, independence, and mobility.
Get career counseling services
The RIISE program helps individuals who are experiencing homelessness, foster youth, survivors of domestic violence, or have disabilities with work readiness training, job placement, and paid work experience.
Get Occupational Therapy for children with developmental disabilities
ALP’s Occupational Therapy services help children develop the skills needed to complete their daily activities and routines, like brushing their teeth, coloring, or eating with a spoon. Skills covered include fine motor skills, focus, and confidence.
Get transportation assistance for Huntington Park residents
The City of Huntington Park works with Metro Transit to provide transportation assistance for Huntington Park residents ages 65 and older, and for individuals with disabilities. The Dial-A-Ride program runs 24/7 and provides curb-to-curb transportation.
Get assisted living care for seniors
Mt. San Antonio Garden provides assisted living for seniors which include extra help with their daily activities. Members live in studios or one bedroom apartments and receive three meals a day, participate in fitness programs, and join recreational outings.
Get services for seniors who want to remain at home
Partners’ Multipurpose Senior Service Program provides services to help seniors stay home including transportation to appointments, access to wheelchairs and ramps, installation of grab bars, emergency response services and home fall prevention services.
Get care for terminally ill individuals
El Encanto Healthcare & Habilitation Center provides inpatient care for terminally ill individuals. Services include skilled nursing, wound care, IV therapy, pain management, respiratory care, and meals.
Get elder adult services and join a day program
The Spring CBAS Adult Day Health Care provides nursing services, social work services, physical therapy, occupational therapy, healthy meals, transportation, podiatric services and social activities for elders and disabled individuals.
Attend classes and workshops for people with disabilities
SCIL offers a range of free classes and workshops for individuals with disabilities to learn skills. Including fitness, maths, social and support groups, emergency preparedness and cooking skills. Classes take place both in-person and online.
Join a peer counseling group for people with disabilities
Service Center for Independent Life offers the Disability Awareness Support Group, a peer counseling program for people with disabilities and their families. The group helps individuals work towards independent living and integrate into their communities.
Get help finding a personal assistant for individuals with disabilities
SCIL provides referrals to help individuals with disabilities find a personal care assistant.
Take money management classes for people with disabilities
SCIL offers free money management classes which include help with budgeting and prioritizing spending, as well as developing social skills.
Get help finding housing for people with disabilities
Service Center for Independent Life offers information and resources about finding transitional housing that is accessible and affordable.
Get independent living skills training for people with disabilities
Service Center for Independent Life offers independent living skills training including personal care, financial management, household management, academics, social skills and participation in community sponsored activities.