Safe Families
Santa Fe Springs
Safe Families in Santa Fe Springs is a first-of-its-kind facility that houses families in crisis, provides mental health services to families experiencing the trauma of homelessness, and support services for families on their paths to stability and security.
About Safe Families
The center houses up to 40 families at a time as they transition from homelessness to permanent supportive housing on the same campus or at appropriate units in the region. The first floor of the building contains amenities for residents and hundreds of The Whole Child’s clients such as a computer lab, laundry services, a food pantry, treatment rooms for mental health services, spaces for parenting and nutrition workshops, and a spacious playground and courtyard for children and families to enjoy. Living units in the center include full kitchens, furnishings, appliances, housewares, televisions, and more.
Contact Family Housing Services:
FRT@TheWholeChild.org
562.204.0640 x600
About Lakeland Apartments
Lakeland Apartments in Santa Fe Springs, CA, is a vibrant multi-generational community where modern living meets thoughtful design. With two buildings dedicated to affordable housing and one to senior living, we offer the perfect home for all stages of life. Affordable housing options include spacious two- and three-bedroom floor plans, while seniors can choose from cozy one- and two-bedroom layouts. Our apartment homes are designed with modern finishes, including sleek black appliances and vinyl wood plank flooring. Community amenities include a fully equipped fitness center, a playground, a business center, and a pet park. Seniors will also love the exclusive bocce ball court and their own clubhouse, complete with a kitchen and lounge area. For all residents, the main clubhouse features a demonstration kitchen with an island that overlooks outdoor spaces.
CONTACT: (844) 386-0775
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Fast Facts
About Safe Families Interim Housing and Support Services Center:
- 19 units to house up to 40 families
- Each unit includes a full kitchen, common areas, and furnishings
- First floor amenities include computer lab, laundry, food pantry, common areas, children’s play area
- Trauma-informed mental health center includes treatment rooms, multipurpose spaces for parent enrichment workshops, nutrition education, and more
- Services provided by The Whole Child include individual therapy for children, group therapy for children and teens, family support groups, parent enrichment workshops, individual parent education visits, nutrition and physical education workshops, and much more
About the Homeless to Homeowner Campus:
The first-of-its-kind campus concept includes:
- The Whole Child’s Safe Families center for families in crisis
- Richman Group’s permanent supportive housing rental units (101 units for families, seniors, and veteran families)
- Ownership units to be built by Habitat for Humanity (coming soon!)
SAFE FAMILIES FUNDERS:
LEGACY DONORS
$7.3 million
Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn, Fourth District
$6.4 million
State of California – Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program
$5.7 million
State of California – Homekey 2
$3 million
Bezos Day 1 Family Fund
$2.8 million
City of Santa Fe Springs
$1 million
Golden Rule Community Development Corporation
VISIONARY DONORS
$500,000
Congresswoman Linda Sanchez 38th District
$250,000
W . M . Keck Foundation
$200,000
Ralph M . Parsons Foundation
$100,000
BCM Foundation
Media
Press Releases:
- The Whole Child’s Safe Families Center Grand Opening (1/22/2025)
- $6.4 million in state funding awarded to The Whole Child’s Safe Families Center (10/23)
Media Assets:
- Aerial view of Safe Families Center (12/12/2024)
Credit: The Whole Child
Caption:
The Whole Child’s Safe Families center in Santa Fe Springs will provide interim housing for families experiencing homelessness. The center will also provide a robust array of services to the community at large, including trauma-informed mental health services, housing navigation, parenting and nutrition education, and linkage to additional services. - Rendering of Homeless to Homeowner Campus
- VIDEO: Drone flyover of construction site (September 2024)
- VIDEO: Timelapse of construction in progress (Sept 2023-May 2024)