resources

A New Way of Life Reentry Program is a nationally acclaimed organization that works to help women to rebuild their life after incarceration to build dignity, empower, and build leadership skills.

A New Way of Life Reentry Program services include but not limited to:

• Advocate against discrimination for people with arrest or conviction histories
• Assist with court appearances and applying for public assistance
• Offer free legal clinics to help individuals reduce, reclassify and expunge criminal convictions
• Offer pro bono client representation in Family Law and Probate Court

National Domestic Violence Hotline provides essential tools and support to help survivors of domestic violence 24/7. The Hotline is operated by highly-trained, expert advocates to offer free, confidential, compassionate support, crisis intervention information in over 200 languages.

To contact Hotline:

• Call: 1.800.799.SAFE (7233)
• Chat live with a live advocate
• Text START to 88788

Handyworker program is administered by City of Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) helps people living with disabilities and senior to correct safety hazards and health hazards. Handyworker program parters with locally licensed general contractors for minor home repairs for both renters (up to $600) and home owners (up to $5,000).

They can provide residents help with common repairs/installments including, but not limited to:

• Wheelchair ramps
• Handrails
• Doors and locks
• Flooring
• Outlets
• Toilets

Volunteers of America Los Angeles (VOALA) offers a broad scope of programs and services to residents across Los Angeles. They work to empower and transform the lives of vulnerable populations including at-risk youth, under-served communities, women and men return from correctional institutions, people challenged with addictions and substance abuse and individuals and families impacted by homelessness.

Volunteers of America Los Angeles can help provide workers support including but not limited to the following

• Adults who need help with homelessness, drug addiction and re-entry back into the community
• Single mothers, female veterans, young women exiting the foster care system
• Veterans and their families with mental health, employment housing, and case management
• Children’s early education

FamilySource Centers (FSC) offers free work, family, educational, and family support services for low-income Los Angeles residents. FamilySource Centers works to find resources to increase families income, establish financial security, and build academic success.

FamilySource Centers can help provide workers support including but not limited to the following:

• Pre-Employment and Employment support
• Adult Education
• Leadership Training
• Parenting Classes
• Income Tax Preparation
• Child Support Referral

Learn more information about services, programs and events at FamilySource Centers located throughout Los Angeles County.