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Life is filled with change that changes lives forever
Our clients are families, women, men, youth and children of all ages and ethnic backgrounds who are facing serious life problems that impact their safety, stability, health and well-being.
If you think you have a problem, please call us. We will welcome you without judgment and offer whatever help we can, through our direct services and/or link you to other valuable resources in the community.
Through our direct services, we help approximately 5,000 people in need every year. These are families, individuals and youth who turn to us when their life circumstances are truly dire and often desperate. Read their stories on the right to see how some of their calls to us made a difference.
Life is filled with change that changes lives forever.
After leaving an abusive 20-year marriage with her two adolescent sons and teenage daughter, Elena reached out to the 1736 Family Crisis Center.
Once she made contact, an intake specialist assessed her situation and discussed the challenges ahead. After that, a case manager conducted a thorough review of the family's needs and provided referrals to meet specific areas of concern.
Elena needed a job and counseling for her and her children. Through our welfare-to-work program, we helped her find a good job. We then set her and her sons up with counselors on an outpatient basis.
Elena and her children worked to heal themselves from the terror and turmoil experienced from their father’s beatings. They received information about domestic violence, the harm it causes and the healthy behaviors they could embrace to create violence-free lives.
Elena and her children made progress with their treatment and transitioned from individual into family counseling. Here, her teenage daughter joined them to find better ways of communicating and interacting with each other. Family counseling gave them the opportunity to collectively address their feelings and how the violence had affected their individual lives and family.
As a result, they were able to start interacting in a positive light. As an example, they were able enjoy holidays like so many regular families by shopping and sharing gifts from the 1736 Family Crisis Center holiday store.
As Elena gained self-esteem, she began attending parenting and ESL classes (English as Second Language). Now she’s happily employed and her two sons are doing well in school. Her daughter is now preparing to go to college, reflecting a promising future that the family can enjoy today. They continue to benefit today from the ongoing support provided by 1736 Family Crisis Center. We are so happy to have helped transform their lives.
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Elena, 36-year-old mother of three
After leaving an abusive 20-year marriage with her two adolescent sons and teenage daughter, Elena reached out to the 1736 Family Crisis Center.
After leaving an abusive 20-year marriage with her two adolescent sons and teenage daughter, Elena reached out to the 1736 Family Crisis Center.
Once she made contact, an intake specialist assessed her situation and discussed the challenges ahead. After that, a case manager conducted a thorough review of the family's needs and provided referrals to meet specific areas of concern.
Elena needed a job and counseling for her and her children. Through our welfare-to-work program, we helped her find a good job. We then set her and her sons up with counselors on an outpatient basis.
Elena and her children worked to heal themselves from the terror and turmoil experienced from their father’s beatings. They received information about domestic violence, the harm it causes and the healthy behaviors they could embrace to create violence-free lives.
Elena and her children made progress with their treatment and transitioned from individual into family counseling. Here, her teenage daughter joined them to find better ways of communicating and interacting with each other. Family counseling gave them the opportunity to collectively address their feelings and how the violence had affected their individual lives and family.
As a result, they were able to start interacting in a positive light. As an example, they were able enjoy holidays like so many regular families by shopping and sharing gifts from the 1736 Family Crisis Center holiday store.
As Elena gained self-esteem, she began attending parenting and ESL classes (English as Second Language). Now she’s happily employed and her two sons are doing well in school. Her daughter is now preparing to go to college, reflecting a promising future that the family can enjoy today. They continue to benefit today from the ongoing support provided by 1736 Family Crisis Center. We are so happy to have helped transform their lives.
Don’t hesitate to call today for help or click here to donate now and keep these resources available for future clients
Zack arrived at a 1736 Family Crisis Center emergency youth shelter in desperate need of help to turn his life around. In previous years, fights at home and school propelled him to run away four separate times. One of those times, he lived on the streets for a month.
Zack never knew his biological father and grew up watching his stepfather beat his mother. Unfortunately, that is how he learned to handle most of his problems. After his stepfather moved out, his behavior became increasingly disruptive with more anger and aggression. He and his mother struggled to survive as their conflicts escalated.
Our youth shelter staff quickly discovered that his menacing demeanor shown at home was only masking a hurting youngster. He had low self-esteem and felt unappreciated by the people in his life. His fighting was always fueled by the frustration and despair he felt trapped in a poor, violent and non-nurturing household.
Helping Zack address these feelings was an important treatment goal, along with providing the compassionate support and encouragement he desperately craved. His treatment plan drew on our staff's expertise with domestic violence and runaway and homeless youth. He soon exhibited a talent for drawing. The staff quickly realized his gift and urged him to explore a life plan where he could effectively utilize his creativity and apply it to career options.
To help Zack in the near term support himself and transition to safe independent living, our staff helped him get involved in a local Job Corps program. As he made progress with his anger and other treatment issues, Zack changed from being a quiet, withdrawn loner to a hopeful, integrated member of the shelter family. As his life incorporated positive changes, he began to look out for the younger kids in shelter care.
Zack’s transformation continues today. A recent phone call from his mother confirmed that he’s “doing great” in Job Corps and they are communicating better every day. Most importantly, he has learned to value both himself and the new life he is working valiantly to build upon. The promising start he made at 1736 Family Crisis Center’s emergency youth shelter has given him the chance to build a better tomorrow for himself and those close to him.
Don’t hesitate to call today for help or click here to donate now and keep these resources available for future clients
Zack, 17-year-old four-time runaway
Zack arrived at a 1736 Family Crisis Center emergency youth shelter in desperate need of help to turn his life around. In previous years, fights at home and school propelled him to run away four separate times. One of those times, he lived on the streets for a month.
Zack arrived at a 1736 Family Crisis Center emergency youth shelter in desperate need of help to turn his life around. In previous years, fights at home and school propelled him to run away four separate times. One of those times, he lived on the streets for a month.
Zack never knew his biological father and grew up watching his stepfather beat his mother. Unfortunately, that is how he learned to handle most of his problems. After his stepfather moved out, his behavior became increasingly disruptive with more anger and aggression. He and his mother struggled to survive as their conflicts escalated.
Our youth shelter staff quickly discovered that his menacing demeanor shown at home was only masking a hurting youngster. He had low self-esteem and felt unappreciated by the people in his life. His fighting was always fueled by the frustration and despair he felt trapped in a poor, violent and non-nurturing household.
Helping Zack address these feelings was an important treatment goal, along with providing the compassionate support and encouragement he desperately craved. His treatment plan drew on our staff's expertise with domestic violence and runaway and homeless youth. He soon exhibited a talent for drawing. The staff quickly realized his gift and urged him to explore a life plan where he could effectively utilize his creativity and apply it to career options.
To help Zack in the near term support himself and transition to safe independent living, our staff helped him get involved in a local Job Corps program. As he made progress with his anger and other treatment issues, Zack changed from being a quiet, withdrawn loner to a hopeful, integrated member of the shelter family. As his life incorporated positive changes, he began to look out for the younger kids in shelter care.
Zack’s transformation continues today. A recent phone call from his mother confirmed that he’s “doing great” in Job Corps and they are communicating better every day. Most importantly, he has learned to value both himself and the new life he is working valiantly to build upon. The promising start he made at 1736 Family Crisis Center’s emergency youth shelter has given him the chance to build a better tomorrow for himself and those close to him.
Don’t hesitate to call today for help or click here to donate now and keep these resources available for future clients
A 26 year old female came to the 1736 Family Crisis Center’s Domestic Violence Shelter with her two boys, who were 5 and 2 years old. Both boys had witnessed terrible episodes of their mother being hit, punched, and eventually stabbed in the arm by their father. Once at the shelter, the 5 year old boy (Joey) began exhibiting sporadic severe temper tantrums and trouble adjusting to the shelter. He would make demands of his mother and call her derogatory names that he had heard his father call her. He refused to share with his brother or with the other children, and at play-time he was confrontational.
The mother expressed her concerns to the 1736 Family Crisis Center’s therapist, who developed program in which Joey participated in Individual, Family, and Group (play) therapy. During individual therapy, the therapist was able to work with Joey to identify and express his feelings in a safe way and helped him to rephrase what he needed in ways that were socially appropriate and respectful. The therapist utilized art therapy, doll house play, and board games. The therapist and mother worked together with Joey during family therapy and modeled ways to solve family conflict. They included Joey’s younger brother and praised him for “sharing and caring”. Many of the life skills and social skills were reinforced with weekly group therapy sessions that included other children at the shelter around his age. The therapist worked with Joey’s mother to address her parenting concerns and to strengthen her response to Joey when he called her names, threatened her, or misbehaved.
After a couple of months, Joey’s mother and the shelter staff noticed an improvement in Joey’s behavior with other children at the shelter. After six months, Joey’s mother reported remarkable improvement in his behavior with her, and that he was rarely disrespectful. She also informed staff of positive changes in her son’s engagement with her and between her sons.
Don’t hesitate to call today for help or click here to donate now and keep these resources available for future clients
Joey, 5-year-old boy with an abusive father
A 26 year old female came to the 1736 Family Crisis Center’s Domestic Violence Shelter with her two boys, who were 5 and 2 years old. Both boys had witnessed terrible episodes of their mother being hit, punched, and eventually stabbed in the arm by their father. Once at the shelter, the 5 year old boy (Joey) began exhibiting sporadic severe temper tantrums and trouble adjusting to the shelter.
A 26 year old female came to the 1736 Family Crisis Center’s Domestic Violence Shelter with her two boys, who were 5 and 2 years old. Both boys had witnessed terrible episodes of their mother being hit, punched, and eventually stabbed in the arm by their father. Once at the shelter, the 5 year old boy (Joey) began exhibiting sporadic severe temper tantrums and trouble adjusting to the shelter. He would make demands of his mother and call her derogatory names that he had heard his father call her. He refused to share with his brother or with the other children, and at play-time he was confrontational.
The mother expressed her concerns to the 1736 Family Crisis Center’s therapist, who developed program in which Joey participated in Individual, Family, and Group (play) therapy. During individual therapy, the therapist was able to work with Joey to identify and express his feelings in a safe way and helped him to rephrase what he needed in ways that were socially appropriate and respectful. The therapist utilized art therapy, doll house play, and board games. The therapist and mother worked together with Joey during family therapy and modeled ways to solve family conflict. They included Joey’s younger brother and praised him for “sharing and caring”. Many of the life skills and social skills were reinforced with weekly group therapy sessions that included other children at the shelter around his age. The therapist worked with Joey’s mother to address her parenting concerns and to strengthen her response to Joey when he called her names, threatened her, or misbehaved.
After a couple of months, Joey’s mother and the shelter staff noticed an improvement in Joey’s behavior with other children at the shelter. After six months, Joey’s mother reported remarkable improvement in his behavior with her, and that he was rarely disrespectful. She also informed staff of positive changes in her son’s engagement with her and between her sons.
Don’t hesitate to call today for help or click here to donate now and keep these resources available for future clients
Laticia is a single mother of a lovely four-year-old daughter, Alice. Laticia fell on hard times with a child to parent and feed and no job. She approached us to explore her options and said she needed help with parenting, mental health services and wanted to become computer literate. Her case manager promptly arranged for her to take part in our in-house counseling and parenting services. After consistently attending counseling and the parenting group, she received a Certificate of Achievement. We were also able to provide her with bus tokens for transportation, food and a LIHEAP (Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program) referral to assist her with her financial hardships.
During that time, she started and stayed involved in the computer literacy class that was held weekly. To her credit, she did put in extra effort by coming in and job searching and completing the ongoing class assignments. Within two months of getting involved with us, she had been identified for a job with a Bank on LA. After showcasing her goal-oriented drive and well-spoken abilities, she was hired. Since then, she has showed her excitement and increased self-esteem by conducting outreaches and promoting us and Bank on LA.
None of this would have been possible had Laticia not had the courage to take the first step and contact us. None of this would have been possible had we not had the great support of our community. We thank you and Laticia thanks you.
Don’t hesitate to call today for help or click here to donate now and keep these resources available for future clients
Laticia, 26-year-old single mother with financial hardships
Laticia is a single mother of a lovely four-year-old daughter, Alice. Laticia fell on hard times with a child to parent and feed and no job. She approached us to explore her options and said she needed help with parenting, mental health services and wanted to become computer literate.
Laticia is a single mother of a lovely four-year-old daughter, Alice. Laticia fell on hard times with a child to parent and feed and no job. She approached us to explore her options and said she needed help with parenting, mental health services and wanted to become computer literate. Her case manager promptly arranged for her to take part in our in-house counseling and parenting services. After consistently attending counseling and the parenting group, she received a Certificate of Achievement. We were also able to provide her with bus tokens for transportation, food and a LIHEAP (Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program) referral to assist her with her financial hardships.
During that time, she started and stayed involved in the computer literacy class that was held weekly. To her credit, she did put in extra effort by coming in and job searching and completing the ongoing class assignments. Within two months of getting involved with us, she had been identified for a job with a Bank on LA. After showcasing her goal-oriented drive and well-spoken abilities, she was hired. Since then, she has showed her excitement and increased self-esteem by conducting outreaches and promoting us and Bank on LA.
None of this would have been possible had Laticia not had the courage to take the first step and contact us. None of this would have been possible had we not had the great support of our community. We thank you and Laticia thanks you.
Don’t hesitate to call today for help or click here to donate now and keep these resources available for future clients
Jim was a hardworking father of a beautiful young boy and husband for 12 years to a wife with drug problems. For years, he kept his wife’s emotional and physical abusive actions a secret. He was too ashamed and embarrassed for himself and his son to do or say anything about it. As Jim’s wife became increasingly hooked on drugs and acting violent and abusive toward the family, he feared for himself and his son.
One night she came home under the influence of heavy drugs and alcohol. As before, she targeted Jim and began beating him. She struck him over 50 times and seriously injured him by the time the police arrived. The police arrested her for assault and battery. She was later convicted of spousal battery in Arizona. Jim was able to get a temporary restraining order to protect himself and his 9 year-old son.
Jim and his son decided to move to Los Angeles. They did so legally to avoid his wife’s on-going abusive actions. Jim wanted a safe and new life. With nowhere to turn, he found us and began receiving case management and legal services. After registering his out-of-state restraining order and filing for divorce, the court granted him sole legal and physical custody of his son with supervised visitation with his wife. To date, Jim continues to participate in counseling for domestic violence victims. His son is now thriving in middle school and lives in safety.
We are so happy for Jim and his son. They escaped a terrible situation that threatened their safety and livelihood. Our legal services and counseling teams deserve a special round of applause for their efforts in helping Jim as well. Situations like this happen daily and are closer to you than you can imagine. Help us today in providing safety and stability to those in need by giving a generous donation. If you are the victim of such events, call us now, don’t wait another minute. We are here to help in any and every way.
Don’t hesitate to call today for help or click here to donate now and keep these resources available for future clients
Jim, 38-year-old father with a drug- addict wife
Jim was a hardworking father of a beautiful young boy and husband for 12 years to a wife with drug problems. For years, he kept his wife’s emotional and physical abusive actions a secret. He was too ashamed and embarrassed for himself and his son to do or say anything about it.
Jim was a hardworking father of a beautiful young boy and husband for 12 years to a wife with drug problems. For years, he kept his wife’s emotional and physical abusive actions a secret. He was too ashamed and embarrassed for himself and his son to do or say anything about it. As Jim’s wife became increasingly hooked on drugs and acting violent and abusive toward the family, he feared for himself and his son.
One night she came home under the influence of heavy drugs and alcohol. As before, she targeted Jim and began beating him. She struck him over 50 times and seriously injured him by the time the police arrived. The police arrested her for assault and battery. She was later convicted of spousal battery in Arizona. Jim was able to get a temporary restraining order to protect himself and his 9 year-old son.
Jim and his son decided to move to Los Angeles. They did so legally to avoid his wife’s on-going abusive actions. Jim wanted a safe and new life. With nowhere to turn, he found us and began receiving case management and legal services. After registering his out-of-state restraining order and filing for divorce, the court granted him sole legal and physical custody of his son with supervised visitation with his wife. To date, Jim continues to participate in counseling for domestic violence victims. His son is now thriving in middle school and lives in safety.
We are so happy for Jim and his son. They escaped a terrible situation that threatened their safety and livelihood. Our legal services and counseling teams deserve a special round of applause for their efforts in helping Jim as well. Situations like this happen daily and are closer to you than you can imagine. Help us today in providing safety and stability to those in need by giving a generous donation. If you are the victim of such events, call us now, don’t wait another minute. We are here to help in any and every way.
Don’t hesitate to call today for help or click here to donate now and keep these resources available for future clients