Para Los Niños
Also known as Para Los Ninos.
Para Los Niños is an organization in Los Angeles, CA offering childcare, clothing, crisis services, education, employment, food, mental health, training, and youth services. Provides early education, youth workforce development and family support services.
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Services
- Childcare, Clothing, Crisis services, Education, Employment, Food, Mental health, Training, Youth services
- Website
- https://paralosninos.org/
- EIN
- 953443276
Services
Early Education Program
Provides early childhood education, school readiness, health and nutrition services, family support, mental health services, and disability services for infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children.
Eligibility: Serves children ages 6 weeks through 5 years. Head Start requires children to be at least 3 years old; Early Head Start serves infants and toddlers up to age 3. Eligibility is determined by age, family income, foster status, homelessness, or public assistance.
Application: Submit an enrollment request through the provider’s early education program page.
Fees: Tuition is free or low-cost for qualifying families. A monthly family fee may apply for full-day partnered state preschool programs based on family income.
TK – 8th Grade Charter School Education
Operates public charter elementary and middle schools delivering project-based instruction, bilingual courses, arts, music, and robotics curriculum, integrated with wraparound social-emotional support.
Eligibility: Admission is open to any school-aged resident of California.
Application: Applications are submitted through the Para Los Niños SchoolMint portal or by contacting the school front office. Admission is first-come, first-served, and a public lottery is conducted if demand exceeds space.
Fees: Admission is free. PLN does not charge tuition.
Expanded Learning
Provides before- and after-school academic assistance, enrichment clubs, STEM activities (coding and robotics), arts, physical recreation, daily meals or snacks, and fall and summer enrichment camps.
Eligibility: Serves students enrolled in kindergarten through 8th grade at Para Los Niños charter schools.
Application: Contact the Expanded Learning site supervisors at the charter elementary or middle school, or contact the program director.
Fees: Classes and programs are provided free of cost to families.
Youth Workforce Services
Assists disconnected youth and young adults through academic support, high school completion, career counseling, computer literacy, mentorship, internships, paid work experience, and college transition services.
Eligibility: Youth and young adults ages 14 through 30 who need assistance staying or re-engaging in school and the workforce.
Application: Interested youth can email youth@paralosninos.org or call (323) 275-9309.
Mental Health Services
Offers therapeutic interventions, individual and family counseling, specialized infant and early childhood (birth to 5) mental health, and trauma-focused services for children, youth, and their caregivers.
Eligibility: Serves children and youth ages 0 to 21 and their families in Service Planning Area 4 (Downtown Los Angeles, Skid Row, Pico-Union, and surrounding communities).
Application: Inquire by calling the Clinical Services office at (213) 623-8446 or through the online contact form.
Family Services and Family Preservation
Delivers integrated family support services including in-home counseling, case management, individual and couples therapy, food and motel vouchers, clothing assistance, utility aid, parenting classes, and referrals.
Eligibility: Families with children from birth through 21 years old.
Application: Call the Family Preservation office at (213) 814-1550 ext. 700 or submit an online request.
Locations
- Para Los Niños Headquarters, 5000 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90027
- Operations, 522 Gladys Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90013
- The Tina & Rick J. Caruso Early Education Center, 845 E. 6th Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90021
- The W.M. Keck Foundation Early Education Center, 1521 W. 3rd Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90017
- Cypress Park Head Start, 1145 Cypress Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90065
- Hollywood Head Start, 5000 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA, 90027
- Magnolia Head Start, 2828 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA, 91505
- PLN Early Head Start: VINE, 1147 Vine Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90038
- PLN Early Head Start: WESTERN, 1014 N. Western Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90029
- Para Los Niños Charter Elementary School, 1617 E. 7th Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90021 — Monday through Friday 7:00am - 6:00pm
- Para Los Niños Charter Middle School, 835 Stanford Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90021 — Monday through Friday 7:00am - 6:00pm
- Youth Workforce Services - Selig Place, 3845 Selig Place, Los Angeles, CA, 90031
- Youth Workforce Services - Loma Drive, 234 South Loma Drive, Los Angeles, CA, 90026
- The S. Mark Taper Foundation Child & Family Center, 234 Loma Drive, Los Angeles, CA, 90026
- Family Preservation, 3751 S. Hill St., Unit #4, Los Angeles, CA, 90007
- Best Start Metro Los Angeles, 760 S Westmoreland Avenue, Suite 273, Los Angeles, CA, 90005
- Best Start Metro East Los Angeles, 5260 Pomona Blvd, Suite 101, Los Angeles, CA, 90022
- Clinical Services, 849 E. 6th Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90021
Questions
What does Para Los Niños offer?
Para Los Niños offers Early Education Program, TK – 8th Grade Charter School Education, Expanded Learning, Youth Workforce Services, Mental Health Services, and Family Services and Family Preservation.
Where is Para Los Niños?
Para Los Niños is at 5000 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90027, 522 Gladys Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90013, 845 E. 6th Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90021, 1521 W. 3rd Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90017, 1145 Cypress Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90065, 5000 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA, 90027, 2828 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA, 91505, 1147 Vine Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90038, 1014 N. Western Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90029, 1617 E. 7th Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90021, 835 Stanford Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90021, 3845 Selig Place, Los Angeles, CA, 90031, 234 South Loma Drive, Los Angeles, CA, 90026, 234 Loma Drive, Los Angeles, CA, 90026, 3751 S. Hill St., Unit #4, Los Angeles, CA, 90007, 760 S Westmoreland Avenue, Suite 273, Los Angeles, CA, 90005, 5260 Pomona Blvd, Suite 101, Los Angeles, CA, 90022, and 849 E. 6th Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90021.
How do I contact Para Los Niños?
To reach Para Los Niños, visit https://paralosninos.org/.
Who is eligible for Early Education Program?
Eligibility for Early Education Program: Serves children ages 6 weeks through 5 years. Head Start requires children to be at least 3 years old; Early Head Start serves infants and toddlers up to age 3. Eligibility is determined by age, family income, foster status, homelessness, or public assistance.
Does Early Education Program cost anything?
Fees for Early Education Program: Tuition is free or low-cost for qualifying families. A monthly family fee may apply for full-day partnered state preschool programs based on family income.
How do I apply for Early Education Program?
Application for Early Education Program: Submit an enrollment request through the provider’s early education program page.
Who is eligible for TK – 8th Grade Charter School Education?
Eligibility for TK – 8th Grade Charter School Education: Admission is open to any school-aged resident of California.
Does TK – 8th Grade Charter School Education cost anything?
Fees for TK – 8th Grade Charter School Education: Admission is free. PLN does not charge tuition.
How do I apply for TK – 8th Grade Charter School Education?
Application for TK – 8th Grade Charter School Education: Applications are submitted through the Para Los Niños SchoolMint portal or by contacting the school front office. Admission is first-come, first-served, and a public lottery is conducted if demand exceeds space.
Who is eligible for Expanded Learning?
Eligibility for Expanded Learning: Serves students enrolled in kindergarten through 8th grade at Para Los Niños charter schools.
Does Expanded Learning cost anything?
Fees for Expanded Learning: Classes and programs are provided free of cost to families.
How do I apply for Expanded Learning?
Application for Expanded Learning: Contact the Expanded Learning site supervisors at the charter elementary or middle school, or contact the program director.
Who is eligible for Youth Workforce Services?
Eligibility for Youth Workforce Services: Youth and young adults ages 14 through 30 who need assistance staying or re-engaging in school and the workforce.
How do I apply for Youth Workforce Services?
Application for Youth Workforce Services: Interested youth can email youth@paralosninos.org or call (323) 275-9309.
Who is eligible for Mental Health Services?
Eligibility for Mental Health Services: Serves children and youth ages 0 to 21 and their families in Service Planning Area 4 (Downtown Los Angeles, Skid Row, Pico-Union, and surrounding communities).
How do I apply for Mental Health Services?
Application for Mental Health Services: Inquire by calling the Clinical Services office at (213) 623-8446 or through the online contact form.
Who is eligible for Family Services and Family Preservation?
Eligibility for Family Services and Family Preservation: Families with children from birth through 21 years old.
How do I apply for Family Services and Family Preservation?
Application for Family Services and Family Preservation: Call the Family Preservation office at (213) 814-1550 ext. 700 or submit an online request.
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