The Whole Child Welcomes Erika Morales and Nader Moghaddam to Board of Directors
New board members bring extensive experience in community engagement, public service, financial leadership and relationship building to support The Whole Child’s mission. The Whole Child is pleased to welcome Erika Morales and Nader Moghaddam to its Board of Directors, bringing two accomplished community leaders with decades of experience across public service, nonprofit and civic engagement, […]
The Whole Child Takes the National Stage at the 2026 National Conference on Domestic Violence
The Whole Child was proudly represented on a national stage this week as Laura-Elena traveled to Austin, Texas, to present at the 2026 National Conference on Domestic Violence. Laura-Elena presented alongside Stephanie Whack, Survivor and Advocate, sharing their knowledge and experience with professionals and advocates from across the country through their presentation, “Surviving Abuse and […]
Beyond the Keys: TWC Housing Team Supports Families at Annual Rack at WACC
Finding a safe and stable place to call home is a significant milestone for families who have experienced homelessness, but the journey toward long-term stability doesn’t end when a family receives the keys to their new home. Recently, more than 70 families who have been supported by The Whole Child’s Housing team were welcomed to […]
Community Partners Help TWC Families Start the School Year Ready to Succeed
As a new school year begins, The Whole Child is grateful for the incredible community partners who have come together to support local children and families through generous donations of backpacks and school supplies. For many families, preparing for a new school year can bring added expenses and stress. Access to something as simple as […]
Congresswoman Linda Sánchez Visits The Whole Child’s Safe Families Shelter
The Whole Child was honored to welcome Congresswoman Linda Sánchez to our Safe Families Shelter for a tour of the facility and an opportunity to learn more about how our organization supports children and families experiencing housing instability. During her visit, Congresswoman Sánchez met with members of our team, toured the shelter, and gained a […]
Partnership in Action: How The Whole Child and LACDA Are Helping Families Build Stable Futures
We know that creating lasting change takes collaboration. Strong partnerships allow us to expand our impact and ensure more children and families have access to the support they need to thrive. We had the privilege of welcoming more than 30 team members from the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) to tour our Safe Families Shelter […]
Black History Month
Black history is American history. What began as historian Carter G. Woodson’s concept for a week of historical learning in the 1920s has now officially been celebrated in the United States during February for nearly 50 years.
2024 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count
Last night, The Whole Child spearheaded the LA Homeless Count effort in East LA, driving around to take a census of our unhoused neighbors.
Safe Family Shelter Residents Attend Laker Game
The Whole Child is incredibly grateful to the Lakers organization, the Lakers Community, and School on Wheels for inviting nearly 100 of our Safe Families shelter residents and staff to their game against the Hornets! (W, 133-112).
Bullying: How to Identify It and How to Handle It
Parents, do you know how to identify and address bullying? Read below for a guide that a few staff from our mental health team put together to learn how to recognize the signs and support your child.
$6.4 Million in State Funding Award to The Whole Child to Move Forward with Trauma Healing and Wellness Center
The Whole Child is proud and honored to be the recipient of a $6.4 million dollar grant from California’s Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program (BHCIP) to construct its Trauma Healing and Wellness Center in the City of Santa Fe Springs.
Safe Families Holiday Party
Our Safe Families annual holiday party was an absolute blast for kids and families alike! Complete with ornament decorating and other arts and crafts projects, a visit from Santa, and some special help and volunteers from the LA County Sheriff’s Department, it was a truly special day for all. Thanks to our staff for their […]
Downey Holiday Parade
As the holiday season approaches, our organization was thrilled to participate in the Downey Chamber of Commerce holiday parade! It was a wonderful day as we came together as a team, connected with the community and spread joy throughout the city of Downey. Click here to view a recap of the parade.
Annual Car Show & Holiday Presents Distribution
Thank you Lower Eastside Car Club for organizing the 3rd Annual Car Show & Holiday presents distribution for our clients. The kids, and also adults had such a blast! Yummy treats, terrific gifts, photos with Santa and the Grinch and the opportunity to tour an amazing collection of vintage cars. No better way to start […]
Gratitude and Your Mental Health
The season of giving is also the season of #GRATITUDE. Our Outpatient Program Director, Sherlyn Fish, LMFT, has some terrific info and tips surrounding gratitude: how to express it, how to take action, and how it benefits us!
Harvest Breakfast 2023
A few rainclouds couldn’t dampen the spirits of our team and families at the Safe Families shelter over the weekend as they celebrated the fall season with a special harvest breakfast! Thanks to our terrific staff and volunteers for putting together such a fun morning for our residents.
Housing Retreat
Our Housing program is growing stronger every day! We had the incredible opportunity to come together for our first-ever Housing Retreat at our Safe Families location. It was a day filled with team-building games, new connections, and strengthening relationships with our amazing housing staff. From laughter to challenges, we grew as a team, supporting each […]
You Make It Happen: Our 2022-2023 Annual Report is here!
We are so excited to share our 2022-2023 Annual Report with you! Thanks to YOU, our outreach and impact have dramatically increased by 35% over the previous year. The Whole Child reached an incredible milestone and now annually serves well over 10,000 people. YOU made it happen. Explore our Annual Report online to learn more: […]
10 Ways You Can Promote Healthy Relationships
Part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month is helping to promote healthy relationships of all kinds. Thanks to Destinie Hernandez, a specialist in our Powerful Initiatives in Early Recovery (PIER) program and Maryury Reyes, ASW, a clinician in our Full Service Partnership (FSP) program for sharing this valuable info about how we can all foster healthy relationships […]
Parents as Teacher Conference 2023
Our Parent Enrichment team is in New Orleans at the Parents As Teachers Conference (PATCON) this week, connecting with over 1,200 other early childhood development professionals to compare notes, teach, and learn from each other. The Whole Child is proud to partner with Parents as Teachers to promote the optimal early development, learning and health […]