activities · 18
what they do
direct service · 17
- Delivering family support and wellness services Family Support and Resource ConnectionProvides wraparound support services that create safe and connecting spaces for over 4,000 children and caregivers annually. Family services programs resulted in 82% of caregivers increasing protective factors for child well-being.
- Delivering family support and wraparound services Family Support and Resource ConnectionOffers family services that strengthen child well-being, with 82% of caregivers increasing protective factors. Provides wraparound support creating safe and connecting spaces for over 4,000 children and caregivers annually, including emergency food support during CalFresh benefit disruptions.
- Delivering youth workforce development services Career Pathways Development & Workforce AlignmentProvides workshops, mentorship, internships, and case management to over 2,000 disconnected youth and adults annually through Youth Workforce Services. Paid $1,508,561 in wages to youth interns, and 100% of participants in the college success program remained enrolled in school.
- Delivering youth workforce development services Career Pathways Development & Workforce AlignmentProvides workshops, mentorship, internships, and case management to over 2,000 disconnected youth and adults annually through Youth Workforce Services. Achieved 100% school retention among participants in its college success program and paid $1,508,561 in wages to youth interns.
- Operating Youth Source Centers Youth Workforce Readiness ProgramsRuns Youth Source Centers, including the first in East Los Angeles, supporting youth ages 14–24 with college and career readiness. Enrolled participant Antonio Hernandez in July 2024 as part of ongoing services.
- Operating Youth Source Centers Youth Workforce Readiness ProgramsRuns Youth Source Centers, including the first center in East Los Angeles, supporting youth ages 14–24 with college and career readiness. Example case: enrolled participant Antonio Hernandez in July 2024 to support personal growth and long-term success.
- Operating charter schools English Language Learning ProgramsOperates public charter schools including a Charter Elementary School in the Arts District and a Charter Middle School in the Garment District of Downtown Los Angeles, serving grades 6–8. Implements Extended Learning Opportunities Programs (ELOP) and supports student academic achievement, with a 37% increase in students meeting or exceeding grade-level math expectations.
- Operating charter schools and extended learning programs English Language Learning ProgramsOperates charter elementary and middle schools in Downtown Los Angeles and implements an Extended Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP), serving grades K–8. Students showed a 37% increase in meeting or exceeding grade-level expectations in math.
- Operating early education centers Child Care & Early Learning ProgramsProvides academic and social-emotional education for children starting at six weeks old through early education centers, with 91% of infants and toddlers meeting or exceeding developmental milestones. Enrolled the first 50 children in a Skid Row warehouse facility with initial grant funding.
- Operating early education centers Child Care & Early Learning ProgramsProvides academic and social-emotional education for children starting at six weeks old through early education centers, with evidence of developmental progress: 91% of infants and toddlers met or exceeded developmental milestones. Enrolled the first 50 children in a Skid Row warehouse facility using grant funding.
- Operating multi-site service model in Los Angeles Comprehensive Family Support ServicesOperates 16 service locations across the Los Angeles area, serving over 10,000 children, youth, and families annually through integrated education, workforce, mental health, and family support programs.
- Operating multi-site service network in Los Angeles Comprehensive Family Support ServicesOperates 16 service locations across the Los Angeles area, employing educators, mental health professionals, social service staff, and support personnel to serve over 10,000 children, youth, and families annually.
- Providing after-school and latchkey programs Student Enrichment & Extracurricular ProgramsDelivers after-school services to 150 children daily at LAUSD’s Ninth Street Elementary School through the Latchkey Program, part of broader wraparound educational support services.
- Providing after-school and latchkey programs Student Enrichment & Extracurricular ProgramsDelivers after-school services to 150 children daily at LAUSD’s Ninth Street Elementary School through the Latchkey Program, part of broader wraparound educational support.
- Providing emergency food support during benefit disruptions Emergency Food Response FundingProvided food support to families impacted by CalFresh (SNAP) benefit delays during a government shutdown, addressing immediate basic needs as part of family stabilization efforts.
- Providing mental health services Trauma-Informed Counseling for Youth & FamiliesDelivers mental health support to children, youth, and families through licensed professionals, providing over 15,000 hours of services annually (including 18,368 hours documented). Services include individual support, such as helping caregiver Silvia make informed decisions about fostering her grandchildren.
- Providing mental health support services Trauma-Informed Counseling for Youth & FamiliesDelivers mental health counseling and support to children, youth, and families, providing over 15,000 hours of services annually (including 18,368 hours reported), with individual cases like Silvia supported through critical life decisions.
capacity building · 1
- Securing and managing public grants for service expansion Migrant Childcare Program Advocacy & FundingReceived the largest Family Preservation grant in Los Angeles County history, enabling expansion of the Family Resource Center to serve more clients.
strategies · 21
how they think
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- After-School Enrichment for Belonging and Joy after_school_programsIntegrates academic support with recreational and creative activities in after-school programs to cultivate joy, belonging, and holistic student development.
- Collaborative Team Model collaborative-team-modelRelies on teamwork and mutual accountability across staff and departments to achieve shared goals and deliver coordinated services.
- Collaborative Team and Continuous Improvement Culture continuous-improvementOperates as a learning organization that prioritizes teamwork, mutual accountability, professional development, and feedback to improve outcomes and organizational effectiveness.
- Community School and Community-Centered Engagement Model community_school_modelImplements a community school approach that transforms schools into hubs of family and community engagement, centering diverse voices and connecting families to resources through trusted, localized spaces.
- Community Transformation through Cross-Sector Collaboration community_transformation_through_cross_sector_collaborationAdvances systemic change by building cross-sector partnerships that create equitable conditions for children and families at the community level.
- Community-Centered Engagement and Empowerment community_centered_engagementBuilds trust and equity by creating inclusive community spaces, centering diverse family voices, and fostering leadership and connection through education and resources.
- Continuous Organizational Improvement continuous-improvementOperates as a learning organization committed to continuous improvement, feedback loops, and professional development to strengthen program quality and staff effectiveness.
- Education and Confidence-Building for Long-Term Success education and confidence-buildingCombines academic programming with confidence-building initiatives to prepare children and youth for college and sustained personal success.
- Equity-Centered Access and Inclusion equity-centered supportEnsures equitable access to services for children and families regardless of income, immigration status, home language, or neighborhood, embedding equity into service delivery.
- Equity-Centered Service Delivery equity-centered supportEnsures access to services regardless of income, immigration status, language, or neighborhood by intentionally designing programs to reduce disparities and promote inclusion.
- Holistic, Integrated Support Model holistic_family_supportIntegrates education, family support, mental health, wellness, and community empowerment services to address both individual and systemic barriers, operating on the theory that coordinated, multi-generational services produce better outcomes for children and families.
- Integrated Support Services Model integrated_support_servicesCombines education, family support, wellness, and community engagement services in a coordinated, holistic approach to address both individual and systemic barriers faced by children, youth, and families.
- Personalized Student Guidance and Confidence Building personalized_student_supportBuilds student confidence and college/career readiness through trusted relationships and individualized support in academic and workforce planning.
- Personalized Student and Career Support personalized_student_supportBuilds trusted relationships with students through personalized guidance in workforce and college planning, fostering confidence and long-term success.
- Project-Based Learning with Wraparound Support project-based_learning_with_wraparound_supportUses experiential, project-based learning combined with academic, social-emotional, and character development supports to foster student engagement and holistic growth.
- Project-Based Learning with Wraparound Supports project-based_learning_with_wraparound_supportUses project-based learning as a pedagogical foundation, enhanced by wraparound academic, social-emotional, and character development supports to foster student engagement and holistic growth.
- Protective Factors Framework in Family Support protective_factors_frameworkStrengthens family functioning and child well-being by intentionally building protective factors such as parental resilience, social connections, and access to concrete support.
- Protective Factors and Family Strengthening Framework protective_factors_frameworkApplies a protective factors framework to enhance family resilience and well-being, using evidence-based practices to strengthen caregiving environments and prevent adverse outcomes.
- Safe Environment and Basic Needs Provision safe-space and basic needs modelGuarantees safe, stable environments with meals and enriching activities as foundational to child development and engagement in education and family services.
- Safe Environment and Basic Needs Provision safe-space and basic needs modelGuarantees safe, stable environments with meals and enriching activities as foundational supports for child development and learning.
- Whole Family and Holistic Development Approach holistic_family_supportSupports children and families through interconnected services that address early education, mental and public health, workforce development, and family stability, recognizing that child well-being is tied to family and community conditions.
named programs · 4
what they call their work
Charter Elementary School
Public charter school serving elementary students in Los Angeles, providing academic instruction and student support services
Charter Middle School
Public charter school serving middle school students in Los Angeles, offering comprehensive education and extracurricular programs
Extended Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP)
After-school and expanded learning program providing academic support, enrichment, and youth development activities
Mental Health Services
On-site mental health counseling and support services for students and families, compliant with privacy regulations
relationships · 14
who they work with
- CalFresh Government — Helps families access CalFresh (SNAP) benefits and provides support during benefit delays.
- California Community Schools Partnership Program Partner — Receives grant funding and implements community school plans through CCSPP, Cohort 3 (2024-2029)
- California Department of Education Government — State education agency with which Para Los Niños is affiliated
- City of Los Angeles Economic and Workforce Development Department Partner — Contracted to operate the Youth Source Center for youth ages 14-24.
- Donors Network — Listed as a category of supporter on the website
- First5LA Partner — Formalized partnership for the Best Start Metro LA (BSMLA) pilot community.
- Griffith Park Partner — Hosted PLN's overnight camping trip for children from Skid Row
- LAUSD Partner — Operates programs at Ninth Street Elementary School in downtown Los Angeles.
- Los Angeles County Office of Education Government — County-level education partner supporting Para Los Niños
- Los Angeles Unified School District Government — Partner organization supporting Para Los Niños programs
- Omni Los Angeles Hotel Partner — Host venue for the 2026 Annual Benefit event.
- PLN Talent Community Network — Network of prospective candidates interested in employment opportunities at Para Los Niños.
- Partners Network — Listed as a category of organizational relationship on the website
- Skid Row Collaborative Partner — Collaborates with the Skid Row Collaborative to advance community transformation efforts.