The Whole Child
The Whole Child is an organization in Whittier, CA offering crisis services, education, employment, food, healthcare, housing, mental health, and youth services. Offers children's mental health services, family housing, parenting support and nutrition education.
- Location
- Whittier, CA
- Services
- Crisis services, Education, Employment, Food, Healthcare, Housing, Mental health, Youth services
- Website
- https://thewholechild.org/
- EIN
- 952031148
Services
Mental Health Services
Provides outpatient and intensive mental health services for children and families coping with trauma and behavioral challenges. Services include individual, family, and group psychotherapy, medication management, psychiatric care, psychological testing, crisis intervention, Birth to 5 programs, and school-linked therapy.
Application: For non-emergency intake inquiries, call (562) 692-0383 or email intakecoordinators@thewholechild.org. The Mental Health Crisis Hotline can be reached 24/7 by calling or texting 988.
Family Housing
Offers housing solutions and supportive services to families experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Programs include problem-solving diversion, crisis family shelter, time-limited rental subsidies, permanent supportive housing, housing retention, case management, life-skills and budgeting training, and day amenities at the Family Access Center.
Eligibility: Serves families experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Intense Case Management (ICMS) requires a referral from the Department of Health Services (DHS). The Bringing Families Home (BFH) program requires a referral from the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS).
Application: Contact the Family Response Team by phone at (562) 204-0640 or via email at FRT@TheWholeChild.org.
Parent Enrichment
Supports caregivers of children from the prenatal stage through five years old to foster developmental and emotional well-being. Offers Parents as Teachers home visits (in-person and virtual), developmental screenings, car seat safety workshops, monthly socialization groups, and linkages to community resources. County-approved parenting classes are not offered.
Eligibility: Open to new caregivers from the prenatal stage through their child's fifth birthday.
Application: In Southeast Los Angeles County call (562) 205-1095. In San Gabriel Valley call (626) 204-6175. Inquiries may also be emailed to TWCHomeVisiting@TheWholeChild.org.
Nutrition Education and Physical Activity
Promotes childhood health and prevents obesity through school and community programs. Offers elementary school nutrition education classes, cooking demonstrations, Rethink Your Drink lessons, monthly community food distributions, and physical activity classes including Parks After Dark sessions.
Application: Inquiries regarding nutrition education services can be made by calling (562) 204-0640, extension 449.
Locations
- Main Office, 10155 Colima Road, Whittier, CA, 90603 — Monday – Thursday: 8:00am – 7:00pm; Friday: 8:00am – 5:00pm; Saturday – Sunday: closed
- Housing Office, 8630 Florence Ave., Downey, CA, 90240
- Safe Families Interim Housing and Support Services Center, 10951 Laurel Ave., Santa Fe Springs, CA, 90670