Children's Institute

Children’s Institute, Inc. (CII) helps children in Los Angeles’s most challenged communities heal from the trauma of family and community violence, build the confidence and skills to break through the barriers of poverty, and grow up to lead healthy, productive lives. CII’s Integrated Service Model is designed to address the “whole child” as well as the entire family, and combines evidence-based clinical services, youth development programs, early childhood programs, and family support services. CII reaches more than 28,000 children and family members each year. We also work to inform the larger field of children’s services through the research and professional development efforts of our Leadership Center. Where We Are CII serves at-risk children, youth and families throughout Los Angeles County. We have three comprehensive campuses – the new Otis Booth Campus just west of downtown Los Angeles; the Mid-Wilshire Campus in Koreatown; and the Burton E. Green Campus in Torrance. We also have centers in Watts and Long Beach as well as 29 early childhood centers and more than 60 family child care homes throughout the County. What We Do CII specializes in working with children, youth and families who have been affected by trauma. Our services are offered in English, Spanish, and Korean.

AbilityFirst

AbilityFirst is a nonprofit helping individuals with disabilities achieve their personal best throughout their lives! We do this with programs and services including after-school enrichment, community based programs, job training and coaching and a fully-accessible camp Camp Paivika, in the San Bernardino forest. Established in 1926 as the Crippled Children's Society of Southern California, our mission is to look beyond disabilities, focusing on capabilities and expanding possibilities. In 2000, we adopted the name AbilityFirst to better reflect our mission, our vision, and our commitment to celebrating the unique abilities of every individual. AbilityFirst stands for and alongside people with developmental disabilities and their families. We create a welcoming environment where everyone feels they belong are are valued! Our first consideration is always for the well-being of our participants, and - through the mutual trust that we share - each person is supported to achieve his or her personal best.

Barnardos New Zealand

At Barnardos New Zealand, our vision is an Aotearoa New Zealand where every child shines bright. Our mission is to be the voice and greatest fan of our next generation today. To shape brighter futures through early education and targeted social services. Our key strategies for achieving our mission are to deliver direct social services to tamariki and whanau in need. Provide excellence in early childhood education and care and advocate for the needs and rights of the tamariki. We work closely across our services and in association with other community and government agencies throughout the country to best meet the needs of children, young people and their families. Barnardos opened its first service in Mangere in 1972. Over the past 40 years, we have supported more than 10,000 children and families each year, reaching even more through our advocacy work. Barnardos New Zealand is a society registered under the Charitable Trusts Act 1957, and is registered as a charitable entity under the Charities Act 2005 with the Charities Commission. Find out more at: www.barnardos.org.nz www.barnardosearlylearning.org.nz

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