Harbor Interfaith Services
Also known as Harbor Interfaith Services Inc.
Harbor Interfaith Services is an organization in San Pedro, CA offering childcare, clothing, crisis services, education, financial, food, healthcare, housing, senior services, training, transportation, and youth services. Provides housing assistance, family shelter and basic-needs support in the Harbor area.
- Location
- San Pedro, CA
- Services
- Childcare, Clothing, Crisis services, Education, Financial, Food, Healthcare, Housing, Senior services, Training, Transportation, Youth services
- Website
- https://www.harborinterfaith.org/
- EIN
- 330031099
Services
Family Resource Center Emergency and Supportive Services
Serves as the intake point of entry for Harbor Interfaith services. Provides a food pantry with a three-day supply of groceries, a free clothing closet, personal hygiene items, holiday food baskets, CalFresh application and renewal assistance, quarterly health and vision exams, and case advocacy for rental assistance, utility cost help, and housing referrals.
Eligibility: Must be homeless or working poor residing in the South Bay area of Los Angeles (including San Pedro, Wilmington, Harbor City, Lomita, Torrance, Harbor Gateway, and Long Beach). Household income cannot exceed Federal Poverty Income Guidelines.
Application: Walk-ins are accepted with no appointment necessary. Applicants complete an application, meet with a case advocate, review agency policies, and submit photo identification, proof of income, proof of residency, and family verification documents.
Schedule: Open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
HOPE (Having Opportunities and Producing Excellence) for Seniors
Supports low-income seniors by providing monthly groceries and hygiene products. Groceries may be delivered to individuals who are homebound, and transportation assistance is provided to and from Harbor Interfaith for clients requiring help.
Eligibility: Clients must be age 55 or older and meet Family Resource Center eligibility guidelines.
Children's Center (Mary L. Gimenez-Caulder Center and HIS Kids Club)
Provides early childhood education, licensed childcare, and after-school youth programming. Operates the Caulder Center for infants, toddlers, and preschool children (ages 6 weeks to 5 years) and the HIS Kids Club for school-age youth (ages 4.5 to 17), including tutoring, homework assistance, meals/snacks, and transportation from nearby schools.
Eligibility: Parents must be clients of Harbor Interfaith Services. HIS Kids Club serves youth aged 4.5 to 17 enrolled in grades K-12. A limited number of childcare slots may be open to the general public.
Application: Parents must register as clients through Harbor Interfaith's Family Resource Center, complete a registration form, submit immunization records, and agree to the Parent Handbook. Inquiries can be made by calling 310-547-3762.
Schedule: Operates Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. HIS Kids operates from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on school days, with full-time care offered during school vacation periods.
Family Shelter
Offers short-term emergency shelter housing for up to 90 days for homeless families. Residents receive case management, assistance with resume writing, interview techniques, and childcare, and are required to save 50 percent of their income and attend workshops on budgeting, parenting, and nutrition.
Eligibility: Families must be homeless, enrolled in the Coordinated Entry System for Families, have at least one minor child under age 18, and agree to attend mandatory workshops.
Application: Call 310-831-5729 for placement.
Ilse J. Oetiker Accelerated Living & Learning (ALL) Program
Provides 12 to 18 months of transitional housing and job development in a 24-unit apartment complex for homeless families. Supportive services include case management, life skills seminars, education tuition/textbook referrals, childcare, transportation assistance, food, counseling, and permanent housing placement.
Eligibility: Applicants must be homeless, have at least one minor child under age 18, possess a GED or High School Diploma, and be enrolled in a higher educational program (college or trade school).
Application: Initial telephone screening to determine eligibility by calling 310-831-5729. Requires application, homeless verification, adult photo IDs, Social Security cards, birth certificates, income proof, college/GED transcripts, class schedule, immunization records, and a recent TB skin test.
Coordinated Entry System for Families (CESF)
Harbor Interfaith serves as the Lead Agency for Los Angeles County Service Planning Area (SPA) 8, coordinating emergency housing, rapid re-housing, prevention assistance, and service plans to keep homeless families united and supported.
Eligibility: Households must be facing a housing crisis and meet the definition of a family (minor children in legal custody, mother in third trimester of pregnancy, or diagnosed with high-risk pregnancy). Rapid re-housing or prevention assistance requires being homeless or at imminent risk and income at or below 30% Area Median Income.
Application: Call 310-831-0589 to initiate intake and referral. Intake collects contact information, family makeup, phone number, last zip code housed, and prior living arrangements.
Coordinated Entry System for Individuals & Transitional Age Youth (CESI & Y)
Collaborative system assessing and assisting chronically homeless individuals and transitional age youth living in Service Planning Area 8. Provides assessment using the VI-SPDAT tool, help obtaining required identification and income verification to become document ready, and housing navigation to match clients with permanent housing and supportive retention services.
Eligibility: Must be homeless and living in Service Planning Area 8 (South Bay / Harbor Area / Beach Cities).
Application: Call 424-276-3602 for intake and assessment with the VI-SPDAT tool.
Locations
- Harbor Interfaith Services - Family Resource Center, 670 W. 9th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731 — Family Resource Center hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Children's Center operates Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Harbor Interfaith Services - Family Shelter & ALL Program, 663 W. 10th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731 — Does not accept mail. Shelter placement and program enrollment require telephone screening or CES referral; call (310) 831-5729.
- Harbor Interfaith Services - Coordinated Entry System for Families, 800 S. Gaffey St, San Pedro, CA, 90731 — Does not accept mail. Phone contact: (310) 831-0589.
- Harbor Interfaith Services - Coordinated Entry System for Individuals & Youth, 599 West 9th Street, San Pedro, CA, 90731 — Does not accept mail. Phone contact: (424) 276-3602.
Questions
What does Harbor Interfaith Services offer?
Harbor Interfaith Services offers Family Resource Center Emergency and Supportive Services, HOPE (Having Opportunities and Producing Excellence) for Seniors, Children's Center (Mary L. Gimenez-Caulder Center and HIS Kids Club), Family Shelter, Ilse J. Oetiker Accelerated Living & Learning (ALL) Program, Coordinated Entry System for Families (CESF), and Coordinated Entry System for Individuals & Transitional Age Youth (CESI & Y).
Where is Harbor Interfaith Services?
Harbor Interfaith Services is at 670 W. 9th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731, 663 W. 10th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731, 800 S. Gaffey St, San Pedro, CA, 90731, and 599 West 9th Street, San Pedro, CA, 90731.
How do I contact Harbor Interfaith Services?
To reach Harbor Interfaith Services, visit https://www.harborinterfaith.org/.
Who is eligible for Family Resource Center Emergency and Supportive Services?
Eligibility for Family Resource Center Emergency and Supportive Services: Must be homeless or working poor residing in the South Bay area of Los Angeles (including San Pedro, Wilmington, Harbor City, Lomita, Torrance, Harbor Gateway, and Long Beach). Household income cannot exceed Federal Poverty Income Guidelines.
When is Family Resource Center Emergency and Supportive Services available?
Schedule for Family Resource Center Emergency and Supportive Services: Open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
How do I apply for Family Resource Center Emergency and Supportive Services?
Application for Family Resource Center Emergency and Supportive Services: Walk-ins are accepted with no appointment necessary. Applicants complete an application, meet with a case advocate, review agency policies, and submit photo identification, proof of income, proof of residency, and family verification documents.
Who is eligible for HOPE (Having Opportunities and Producing Excellence) for Seniors?
Eligibility for HOPE (Having Opportunities and Producing Excellence) for Seniors: Clients must be age 55 or older and meet Family Resource Center eligibility guidelines.
Who is eligible for Children's Center (Mary L. Gimenez-Caulder Center and HIS Kids Club)?
Eligibility for Children's Center (Mary L. Gimenez-Caulder Center and HIS Kids Club): Parents must be clients of Harbor Interfaith Services. HIS Kids Club serves youth aged 4.5 to 17 enrolled in grades K-12. A limited number of childcare slots may be open to the general public.
When is Children's Center (Mary L. Gimenez-Caulder Center and HIS Kids Club) available?
Schedule for Children's Center (Mary L. Gimenez-Caulder Center and HIS Kids Club): Operates Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. HIS Kids operates from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on school days, with full-time care offered during school vacation periods.
How do I apply for Children's Center (Mary L. Gimenez-Caulder Center and HIS Kids Club)?
Application for Children's Center (Mary L. Gimenez-Caulder Center and HIS Kids Club): Parents must register as clients through Harbor Interfaith's Family Resource Center, complete a registration form, submit immunization records, and agree to the Parent Handbook. Inquiries can be made by calling 310-547-3762.
Who is eligible for Family Shelter?
Eligibility for Family Shelter: Families must be homeless, enrolled in the Coordinated Entry System for Families, have at least one minor child under age 18, and agree to attend mandatory workshops.
How do I apply for Family Shelter?
Application for Family Shelter: Call 310-831-5729 for placement.
Who is eligible for Ilse J. Oetiker Accelerated Living & Learning (ALL) Program?
Eligibility for Ilse J. Oetiker Accelerated Living & Learning (ALL) Program: Applicants must be homeless, have at least one minor child under age 18, possess a GED or High School Diploma, and be enrolled in a higher educational program (college or trade school).
How do I apply for Ilse J. Oetiker Accelerated Living & Learning (ALL) Program?
Application for Ilse J. Oetiker Accelerated Living & Learning (ALL) Program: Initial telephone screening to determine eligibility by calling 310-831-5729. Requires application, homeless verification, adult photo IDs, Social Security cards, birth certificates, income proof, college/GED transcripts, class schedule, immunization records, and a recent TB skin test.
Who is eligible for Coordinated Entry System for Families (CESF)?
Eligibility for Coordinated Entry System for Families (CESF): Households must be facing a housing crisis and meet the definition of a family (minor children in legal custody, mother in third trimester of pregnancy, or diagnosed with high-risk pregnancy). Rapid re-housing or prevention assistance requires being homeless or at imminent risk and income at or below 30% Area Median Income.
How do I apply for Coordinated Entry System for Families (CESF)?
Application for Coordinated Entry System for Families (CESF): Call 310-831-0589 to initiate intake and referral. Intake collects contact information, family makeup, phone number, last zip code housed, and prior living arrangements.
Who is eligible for Coordinated Entry System for Individuals & Transitional Age Youth (CESI & Y)?
Eligibility for Coordinated Entry System for Individuals & Transitional Age Youth (CESI & Y): Must be homeless and living in Service Planning Area 8 (South Bay / Harbor Area / Beach Cities).
How do I apply for Coordinated Entry System for Individuals & Transitional Age Youth (CESI & Y)?
Application for Coordinated Entry System for Individuals & Transitional Age Youth (CESI & Y): Call 424-276-3602 for intake and assessment with the VI-SPDAT tool.
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