Resources
- Housing
- Food
Westbrook High School hosts a walk up food pantry, open to the community, on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at 1:00 pm. Location: 1755 West 52nd Street @ Western.
Child and Adult Care Food Programs
Food, education, and housing (in Spanish, too!)
Food & education resources from LACOE & Headstart
Updates about virus case counts, emergency proclamations, and information regarding openings and closures for parks, recreation sites, and schools throughout Los Angeles County. Visit here.
Food, Housing, Employment, Utilities and Resources for Undocumented, Uninsured & Immigrant Families resources from KIPP SoCal. Visit here.
Food and Nutrition Resources from LA2050
Map of Food Banks hosted by LAUSD & Charter Schools
Meal Eligibility of Homeless Children
Pet Food Pantry for low-income families / individuals
USDA Food & Nutrition – 800-221-5689
Use this site to find resources available in Los Angeles county that can help support your family. There are community based organizations in the county that can help with food, housing and other resources. There is also information on how to connect you with education and child care for your family, as well as family-friendly activities.
- HealthAB 889:Synthetic Drugs- AB889 requires that local educational agencies notify parents and guardians about the dangers associated with using unprescribed synthetic drugs, such as fentanyl. According to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) website, deadly doses of fentanyl have been found in fake/counterfeit versions of Adderall, Xanax, Oxycodone, among other medications. This notice must be given to parents and guardians annually, and it can be included with the Annual Notice or provided separately. (Education Code section 48985.5 (a).) This information must also be posted on local educational agencies’ internet websites and on the internet websites for each individual school within a local educational agency, if those schools have their own websites. We have attached the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s Fentanyl Facts here. Access and Wellness Center has implemented a pre-scheduled appointment system. However, for any urgent need or mental health crisis, walk-ins are still welcome during the hours of: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Please visit or call our Exposition Park Office at 3787 South Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, (323)766-2345. Exposition Park Office will remain open Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. University Park Office will remain open Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Avis & Mark Ridley-Thomas Life Learning Center will remain open Monday thru Friday 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. CHIRP / LA Department of Public Health Find Health Center LA County Department of Mental Health LA County Health & Nutrition Hotline Medi-Cal Health Center More resources You are Never a Bother! 988 Lifeline Soluna App- Your space to destress, bounce back, and reset. Completely free and confidential for California teens and young adults. Always. Teen Talk/Health Connected Curriculum Health Connected strives to ensure all young people feel confident and supported to make informed decisions about their own sexual health. This requires honest, unbiased, medically accurate information. It also requires a safe place for teens to articulate their values and ample opportunities to engage with the adults in their lives about sexual health. As with all of Health Connected’s courses, this curriculum is medically-accurate, free of racial and ethnic biases, is designed to be in compliance with California Education Code requirements and aligned with applicable California Health Education content standards. Teen Talk! High school course is designed to equip high school students with a knowledge and skills necessary to make informed sexual health decisions as they progress through adolescence to explore their independence and personal growth. Teen Talk HS lessons are consistent with youth culture today. The curriculum was designed for youth in diverse racial and ethnic groups. Teen Talk HS is appropriate for youth considered “at high risk” for STIs/pregnancy, as well as youth who live in countries with lower rates of STIs and teen pregnancy. In the sessions covering sexual harassment and human trafficking, we provide legal definitions of sexual harassment, sexual assault, rape, and human trafficking, and provide statistics on the incidence these crimes. Providing these definitions to students ensures that they are well-informed about legal boundaries, for themselves, their partners, and their peers. These topics are required to be covered by California Education Code, however some scenarios provided may not be appropriate for the class, depending on the maturity level, their existing knowledge base, and community norms. In addressing gender-based violent crimes, it’s important to have discussions throughout Teen Talk about gender stereotypes of men and women. Cultural and social norms of men and women often result in unequal power in relationships, which is a contributing factor to sexually violent crimes. This discussion about gender norms and stereotypes are in important component of this topic because they allow students to explore how to respond to sexual violence and seek consent. These topics can be difficult for people to discuss. We have intentionally used the term “survivor” instead of “victim” to refer to the individual who had a sexual crime committed against them. The term “survivor” suggests that an individual who has experienced such a crime still maintains agency in their own life – the ability to interpret and communicate about the experience in their own way.
- Free Legal Services
- Academic Tools
ACHIEVE 3000
Complete at least 1 Achieve 3000 article per day.BrainPOP
Here is the web address https://www.brainpop.com/
Username: LAPF
Password: 1755lapchsIXL MATH
IXL offers personalized skill recommendations based on what each student has been practicing, so they can grow from where they are.
Log on each day and practice at least 15-25 minutes
https://www.ixl.com/math/KAHOOT
https://kahoot.com/coronavirus-remote-offer/
Sign up for a free accountKHAN ACADEMY
https://www.khanacademy.org/FREE SAT/ACT by COMPASS Education Group
Starting Smarter for the CAASPP
Starting Smarter for the ELPAC
These family-focused websites provide resources to facilitate parents’/guardians’ understanding of the scores presented on their child’s Student Score Reports. Using these websites, families can become involved in their child’s educational progress and:
- Learn more about the performance areas in each subject and grade.
- See sample test questions.
- Prepare for parent-teacher conferences with a useful downloadable guide.
- Access high-quality resources to support learning at home.
- Additional ResourcesAdult Protective Services Apply for Benefits Braille Institute (Blind / Visually Impaired) Catholic Charities Child Support Hotline Coalition for humane Immigrant Rights Disability Community Resource Center Disability Rights California Disability Rights Legal Center Domestic Violence Hotline Economic & Workforce Development Elder Abuse Hotline Emergency alert from City of Los Angeles Employment & Financial Resources Equifax Credit Reporting Experian Credit Reporting FEMA: Disasters & Emergencies Free Credit Report Gas Utility Assistance Fund Ideas for students from Glendale Unified School District In-Home Supportive Services disabled: 877-565-4477 Internal Revenue Services – IRS Jewish Free Loans Association Los Angeles Agency on Deafness L.A. City L.A. County L.A. County Department of Public & Social Service LA County Emergency Information Los Angeles County Helps Los Angeles County Registrar -Recorder / County Clerk LA Department of Water & Power Low Income Assistance Scams & Fraud Information Southern California Gas Company Energy Savings Programs State of California EDD Soluna App- Your space to destress, bounce back, and reset. Completely free and confidential for California teens and young adults. Always. TransUnion Credit Reporting You are Never a Bother! Wayfinder Family Services 988 Lifeline Gang Prevention Resources GRYD The GRYD Foundation believes that every youth, regardless of race, gender or geography, should have the resources, opportunities, and systems to lead healthy, fulfilling lives. Counseling Resources Wellnest – This organization empowers children, adolescents and young adults to get on track to success – to reach goals in school, build healthy relationships, and enjoy emotional well-being. Their team of compassionate professionals offers behavioral counseling and support to individuals and families. Available at various locations. Please visit their site, wellnestla.org/contact/ for the location closest to you. Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation FREE THERAPY ONLINE Available Nationally:
- National Suicide Prevention Hotline – This organization provides confidential support for adults and youth in distress, including prevention and crisis resources. Available 24 hours at 1-800-273-8255.
- The Trevor Project – This organization provides suicide prevention and crisis intervention for LGBTQ youth between the ages of 13 and 24. Available at 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
- Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America – This organization is a community- based mentorship program. Community-specific program information can be found online at https://www.bbbs.org or by calling (813) 720-8778.
Websites, Publications, and Blogs
Bullying and Youth with Disabilities and Special Health Needs This site addresses creating a safe environment for youth with disabilities and federal civil rights laws. Bullying at School (PDF) This CDE publication addresses bullying behavior and hate-motivated behavior, including definitions, effects, and prevention strategies. Cyberbullying – Definition, Prevention, and Reporting Cyberbullying happens when children bully each other through electronic technology. Find out why cyberbullying is different from traditional bullying, what you can do to prevent it, and how you can report it when it happens. Cyberbullying Research Center The Cyberbullying Research Center is a clearinghouse of information about cyberbullying among adolescents. It provides information on the nature, extent, causes, and consequences of cyberbullying, as well as resources on how to prevent and respond to online aggression. GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network) This network provides resources and support for schools to implement effective and age-appropriate anti-bullying programs to improve school climate for all students. Massachusetts Bullying Prevention and Intervention Resources Massachusetts law led to the Model Bullying Prevention and Intervention Plan and implementation of model practices in school staff professional development in bullying prevention. National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments (NCSSLE) Funded by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Safe and Healthy Students. Bullying is defined as a form of unwanted, aggressive behavior among school-age children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance and that is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time. This site describes physical, verbal, social bullying, and cyberbullying and features resources. National Criminal Justice Reference Service Select A-Z Topics, and then select Bullying. National Crime Prevention Council The National Crime Prevention Council’s mission is to be the nation’s leader in helping people keep themselves, their families, and their communities safe from crime. Olweus Bullying Prevention Program The site provides a summary of the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program developed by the Olweus Group. It is a comprehensive model that defines bullying/cyberbullying and utilizes annual surveys, classroom curriculum, implementation resources, and training. Organizations and Resources that Support Youth A list of California organizations providing support to youth and their families who have been subjected to school-related discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying/cyberbullying, including resources for youths affected by gangs, gun violence, and psychological trauma caused by violence at home, school, and in the community. PACER National Bullying Prevention Center The organization provides classroom, family, and community resources and materials related to bullying and cyberbullying prevention, activities and events, and stories. Spanish language materials are available. Stop Bullying Stopbullying.gov is a national organization that provides information for students and adults defining bullying/cyberbullying, and offering advice on how to address the issues, resources, and materials. Teaching Tolerance Teaching Tolerance is a project of the Southern Poverty Law Center. It includes classroom resources and materials on bullying, cyberbullying, and school climate among many other topics related to tolerance. More resources here! - Immigrant RightsKnow Your Rights
- Loyola Immigrant Justice Clinic “Know Your Rights” Training
- CHIRLA “Know Your Rights” Workshop
- Immigrant Rights under the U.S. Constitution
- LA County Know Your Rights Pamphlet
- 5 things to do if ICE tries to enter your home or vehicle
- LA County Office of Immigrant Affairs
- Loyola Immigrant Justice Clinic (LIJC) – pro bono legal support
- Internet Resources
Charter Communication / Spectrum is offering free broadband and Wi-Fi access for 60 days to households with K-12 students, College Student Households and More who do not already have a Spectrum broadband subscription. Installation fees will be waived for new student households.
To enroll, please call 844-488-8395.
Comcast is offering similar services to households as an expansion of its Internet Essentials program. Learn more by calling 855-846-8376.
Verizon has tripled the data allowances for students participating in the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools (VILS) program. No action on the part of participating students to take advantage of this benefit.
AT&T is temporarily lifting data caps, allowing existing customers to communicate with one another without concern for overages. Visit ATT.com to learn more.
Truconnect is offering WiFI and free smartphones to families qualifying for free and reduced lunch. Visit http://truconnect.com and apply now.
Xfinity WiFi hotspots are available for free. For a map of Xfinity WiFi hotspots, visit www.xfinity.com/wifi. Once at a hotspot, consumers should select the “xfinitywifi’ network name in the list of available hotspots, and then launch a browser.
- Foster & Homeless Students & FamiliesWestbrook Academy Homeless Liaison Alexy De Paz School Social Worker alexyd@lapromisefund.org 323-403-0770 Foster Care Support Services Bureau 744 P Street, MS 8-13-78 Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 651-7465 Individual / households at-risk of homelessness NPR-Coronavirus Precautions For Foster Youth Contact Us: https://cdss.ca.gov/county-offices Pets of the Homeless Veterans Homeless Services Human Trafficking Prevention Resources 211LA Youth.gov The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) Netsmartz Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Registry Office Of Juvenile Justice A Child is Missing Family Watchdog The Children’s Safety Network The National Criminal Justice Training Center Covid-19 Los Angeles Homeless Authority Door of Hope Westbrook Academy Foster Youth Liaison Leo Contreras-Estrada School Social Worker leoc@lapromisefund.org 323-403-0770 Foster Care Support Services Bureau 744 P Street, MS 8-13-78 Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 651-7465 Individual / households at-risk of homelessness NPR-Coronavirus Precautions For Foster Youth Contact Us: https://cdss.ca.gov/county-offices Pets of the Homeless Veterans Homeless Services Human Trafficking Prevention Resources 211LA Youth.gov The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) Netsmartz Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Registry Office Of Juvenile Justice A Child is Missing Family Watchdog The Children’s Safety Network The National Criminal Justice Training Center
