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DREW CHILD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

CA · EIN 954134752 · $43.7M rev · operational · www.drewcdc.org
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Drew Child Development Corporation is a nonprofit organization in South Los Angeles, CA, providing early childhood education, child care subsidies, mental health services, and trauma-informed care training. The organization focuses on supporting at-risk children and their families, aiming to strengthen the community through holistic development and caregiver support.

activities · 41

what they do

direct service · 36
  • Bilingual education resources for home-based child care providers Early Childhood Literacy Support for Caregivers and Educators
    Provides free bilingual education resources to enrolled home-based child care providers to support daily stimulating learning opportunities for children.
  • Bilingual education support for home-based child care providers Early Childhood Literacy Support for Caregivers and Educators
    Provides free bilingual education resources to enrolled home-based child care providers to support daily, stimulating learning opportunities for young children.
  • Bilingual education support for home-based child care providers Early Childhood Literacy Support for Caregivers and Educators
    Provides free bilingual education resources to enrolled home-based child care providers to support daily stimulating learning opportunities for young children.
  • Case management and child care placement support
    Offers case management services to help families identify and access quality, safe child care options tailored to their needs, including for children with exceptional needs or severe disabilities. Services include care coordination, assessments, and long-term support planning.
  • Case management and placement support for child care
    Provides case management services to help families in Watts-Willowbrook, Compton, and South Los Angeles find safe, nurturing child care for children up to age 12 and for children with exceptional needs or severe disabilities up to ages 18–21.
  • Child Care Subsidies and Placement Assistance Subsidized Child Care Access Programs
    Provides child care subsidies to low-income families in Watts-Willowbrook, Compton, and South Los Angeles, helping them pay for child care expenses and enabling parental employment or education. Also offers case management to help families find safe, nurturing child care for children up to age 12, and for children with exceptional needs or severe disabilities up to ages 18-21.
  • Community trauma-informed care and healing programs
    Offers trauma-informed mental health outreach and healing services to parents, caregivers, and community members through initiatives like the Community Healing Project and Sprouts for Parents and Caregivers, including monthly support groups and self-care strategy workshops in Willowbrook, Los Angeles.
  • Community trauma-informed care and healing programs
    Operates the Community Healing Project and Sprouts for Parents and Caregivers, launched in 2024, to expand trauma-informed care services to parents, caregivers, and community members in Willowbrook, Los Angeles. Hosts monthly support groups and shares self-care strategies to address personal and historical trauma.
  • Community trauma-informed care and healing programs
    Offers trauma-informed mental health outreach and healing services to parents, caregivers, and community members through initiatives like the Community Healing Project and Sprouts for Parents and Caregivers, launched in 2024 in Willowbrook. Includes monthly support groups and self-care strategy sharing to address personal and historical trauma.
  • Community-based trauma-informed care and healing programs
    Offers the Community Healing Project and Sprouts for Parents and Caregivers to expand trauma-informed services to parents, caregivers, and community members in Willowbrook, Los Angeles. Includes monthly support groups and self-care strategy sharing to address personal and historical trauma.
  • Early Childhood Education Programs Center-Based Early Childhood STEAM Education
    Operates six centers in South Los Angeles providing preschool access to up to 384 children annually, offering culturally sensitive developmental activities in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. This includes group instruction for children aged 18 months to 3 years and daily meals (breakfast, lunch, and snacks).
  • Early Intervention for Children with Special Needs Early Intervention for Infants and Toddlers
    Provides Early Intervention services for children with special needs aged 18 months to 3 years, coordinating with the South Central Los Angeles Regional Center (SCLARC) and other resources.
  • Early childhood education and development programs Center-Based Early Childhood STEAM Education
    Offers preschool access and center-based group instruction for children aged 18 months to 3 years across six centers in South Los Angeles, including culturally sensitive STEM/STEAM activities to prepare children for kindergarten. Serves up to 384 children annually with meals and snacks provided five days a week.
  • Early childhood education and kindergarten readiness Center-Based Early Childhood STEAM Education
    Provides preschool access to up to 384 children annually across six centers in South Los Angeles, offering culturally sensitive STEM and arts-based learning opportunities to prepare children for kindergarten and long-term success.
  • Early childhood education and school readiness programs Center-Based Early Childhood STEAM Education
    Offers preschool and center-based group instruction for children aged 18 months to 3 years across six centers in South Los Angeles, serving up to 384 children annually. Curriculum includes culturally sensitive STEM and STEAM activities to prepare children for kindergarten and long-term success.
  • Early childhood education and school readiness programs Center-Based Early Childhood STEAM Education
    Provides preschool and early learning services to up to 384 children annually across six centers in South Los Angeles, including group instruction for children aged 18 months to 3 years and developmentally appropriate STEM and arts-based curricula to prepare children for kindergarten and long-term academic success.
  • Early intervention services for children with special needs Early Intervention for Infants and Toddlers
    Delivers Early Intervention services for children aged 18 months to 3 years with special needs in partnership with the South Central Los Angeles Regional Center (SCLARC) and other agencies, including therapy, assessments, and coordinated care planning.
  • Early intervention services for children with special needs Early Intervention for Infants and Toddlers
    Provides Early Intervention services for children aged 18 months to 3 years with exceptional needs or severe disabilities, in coordination with South Central Los Angeles Regional Center (SCLARC) and other resources, ensuring access to developmental support and therapy.
  • Early intervention services for children with special needs Early Intervention for Infants and Toddlers
    Delivers Early Intervention services for children aged 18 months to 3 years with special needs in partnership with South Central Los Angeles Regional Center (SCLARC) and other support resources.
  • Early intervention services for children with special needs Early Intervention for Infants and Toddlers
    Provides Early Intervention services for children aged 18 months to 3 years with special needs in coordination with the South Central Los Angeles Regional Center (SCLARC) and other resources.
  • Provides free bilingual education resources to enrolled home-based child care providers to support daily stimulating learning opportunities for children.
  • Mental Health Services for Children and Families Child & Youth Outpatient Mental Health Services
    Delivers comprehensive outpatient mental health care to low-income and Medi-Cal eligible children, youth, young adults, and caregivers from birth to age 21. Services include counseling, case management, parenting groups, medication support, comprehensive assessments, and support for families in crisis.
  • Mental health services for children and families Child & Youth Outpatient Mental Health Services
    Provides outpatient, school-based, and clinical mental health care to children, youth, young adults, and caregivers from birth to age 21, with a focus on low-income and Medi-Cal eligible populations. Services include counseling, case management, parenting groups, medication support, comprehensive assessments, and crisis intervention.
  • Mental health services for children and families Child & Youth Outpatient Mental Health Services
    Provides outpatient, school-based, and clinical mental health care to children, youth, young adults, and caregivers from birth to age 21, with a focus on low-income and Medi-Cal eligible populations. Services include counseling, case management, parenting groups, medication support, and comprehensive assessments.
  • Mental health services for children and families Child & Youth Outpatient Mental Health Services
    Delivers outpatient, school-based, and clinical mental health services including counseling, case management, parenting groups, medication support, and comprehensive assessments to children, youth, young adults, and caregivers from birth to age 21 who are low-income and Medi-Cal eligible. Supports families in crisis and connects children to therapy and treatment.
  • Mental health services for children and families Child & Youth Outpatient Mental Health Services
    Delivers outpatient and clinical mental health care to children, youth, young adults, and caregivers from birth to age 21 who are low-income and Medi-Cal eligible. Services include counseling, case management, parenting groups, medication support, comprehensive assessments, and crisis intervention.
  • Nutrition services for enrolled children Center-Based Early Childhood STEAM Education
    Provides breakfast, lunch, and snacks five days a week to approximately 384 children enrolled in preschool programs across six center locations in South Los Angeles.
  • Nutrition services for enrolled children Center-Based Early Childhood STEAM Education
    Provides breakfast, lunch, and snacks five days a week to approximately 384 children enrolled in center-based programs across six locations in South Los Angeles.
  • Nutrition services for enrolled children Center-Based Early Childhood STEAM Education
    Provides breakfast, lunch, and snacks five days a week to approximately 384 children across six center locations in South Los Angeles as part of its early education program.
  • Subsidized child care for low-income families Subsidized Child Care Access Programs
    Provides child care subsidies to low-income families in South Los Angeles, enabling parental employment or education while ensuring children receive quality care. The program supports approximately 4,743 children annually with over $28 million in funding.
  • Subsidized child care for low-income families Subsidized Child Care Access Programs
    Provides child care subsidies and financial assistance to low-income families in South Los Angeles, Watts-Willowbrook, Compton, and surrounding areas, enabling access to safe, nurturing care for children up to age 12 and children with exceptional needs up to age 21. In recent years, delivered over $28 million in funding to support 4,743 children annually.
  • Subsidized child care for low-income families Subsidized Child Care Access Programs
    Provides child care subsidies and case management to help low-income families in South Los Angeles, Watts-Willowbrook, and Compton pay for some or all of their child care expenses, enabling parental employment or education while ensuring children receive quality care. Supports approximately 4,743 children annually with over $28 million in funding.
  • Subsidized child care services for low-income families Subsidized Child Care Access Programs
    Provides child care subsidies and financial assistance to low-income families in South Los Angeles, Watts-Willowbrook, and Compton, enabling access to safe, nurturing care for children up to age 12 and children with exceptional needs up to ages 18–21. In recent years, delivered over $28 million in funding to support subsidized care for 4,743 children.
  • Supplemental family support and enrichment programs Foster Youth Gift Distribution
    Uses donations to fund science lessons, therapy sessions, and holiday toy distribution for families in need, enhancing child development and family stability.
  • Wraparound family support using donations Foster Youth Gift Distribution
    Uses donations to fund science lessons, therapy sessions, and holiday toy distribution for families in need, enhancing child development and family stability.
  • Wraparound support services for families Foster Youth Gift Distribution
    Uses donations to support science lessons, therapy sessions, and holiday toy distribution for families in need, enhancing holistic family support.
capacity building · 5
  • Training and capacity building for child care providers Parent Training for Foster and Adoptive Families
    Trains child care providers and advisors across Los Angeles County in trauma-informed care practices, with over 5,000 providers trained since 2018 through initiatives like the Emergency Child Care Bridge Program for Foster Children.
  • Training for child care providers in trauma-informed care Parent Training for Foster and Adoptive Families
    Trains child care providers across Los Angeles County in trauma-informed care through the Emergency Child Care Bridge Program for Foster Children and advisor training initiatives. Has trained over 5,000 providers since 2018.
  • Training for child care providers in trauma-informed care Parent Training for Foster and Adoptive Families
    Trains child care providers and advisors across Los Angeles County in trauma-informed care practices, with over 5,000 providers trained since 2018 through initiatives like the Emergency Child Care Bridge Program for Foster Children.
  • Training in trauma-informed care for child care providers Parent Training for Foster and Adoptive Families
    Trains child care providers and advisors across Los Angeles County in trauma-informed care practices. Since 2018, over 5,000 providers have been trained through the Emergency Child Care Bridge Program for Foster Children.
  • Trauma-Informed Care Training and Community Support Parent Training for Foster and Adoptive Families
    Trains child care providers across Los Angeles County in trauma-informed care, having trained over 5,000 providers since 2018. Also launched the Community Healing Project and Sprouts for Parents and Caregivers to expand trauma-informed care services to parents, caregivers, and community members in Willowbrook, Los Angeles, offering monthly support groups and self-care strategies.
strategies · 37

how they think

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named programs · 9

what they call their work

CalWORKs Alternative Payment
A program related to child care subsidies, likely for families receiving CalWORKs benefits.
Center Base Group Instruction
Group instruction for children 18 months to 3 years of age focusing on language, social skills, and problem-solving, meeting three hours, three times per week.
Child Care Services
Provides child care subsidies through CalWORKS and other programs to help low-income parents work or study while ensuring quality care for their children.
Community Healing Project
Focuses on TIC by supporting community members in the Willowbrook area through trauma-focused healing services, trainings, self-care strategies, and monthly support groups.
Early Childhood STEAM Education
Provides preschool education for children 18 months to 5 years through six centers in South LA, focusing on science, technology, engineering, arts, and math with culturally sensitive, hands-on learning and nutritional meals.
Early Intervention
Specialized support for children 18 months to 3 years with developmental challenges, delivered in coordination with South Central Los Angeles Regional Center (SCLARC) and including family education and services.
Mental Health Services
Offers free outpatient mental health care for children and families (ages birth to 21), including counseling, case management, parenting groups, and comprehensive assessments, with a focus on trauma and behavioral challenges.
Sprouts for Parents and Caregivers
A TIC training program for parents and caregivers of young children, in partnership with SEEDS of UCLA, exploring how to promote self-regulation in children by understanding their cues.
Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) Training
Trains child care providers and professionals across Los Angeles County on trauma-informed approaches; includes the Community Healing Project and Sprouts for Parents and Caregivers in partnership with UCLA SEEDS.
relationships · 9

who they work with

  • Compton Partner — Community area served by Drew CDC programs.
  • County of Los Angeles Government — Funding and operational partner supporting child care and family services.
  • DCFS Partner — Referral partner for mental health services
  • Drew CDC Partner — Invites organizations to become partners in creating mission-driven change.
  • LACDMH Partner — Referral partner for mental health services
  • South Central Los Angeles Regional Center Partner — Coordinates Early Intervention services for children with developmental challenges.
  • South Los Angeles Partner — Primary geographic area served by Drew CDC programs.
  • Strategies for Enhancing Early Developmental Success Partner — Partners with SEEDS of UCLA to deliver Sprouts for Parents and Caregivers, a trauma-informed training program for families.
  • Watts-Willowbrook Partner — Community area served by Drew CDC programs.