Choose Health LA Kids Community Resource Guide

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Choose Health LA Kids
Community
Resource Guide
for
Families and Caregivers
of Children
Canoga Park, North Hills, North Hollywood,
Panorama City, Van Nuys
Funded by First 5 LA
.
Community Resources for Families and Caregivers of Children
Canoga Park, North Hills, North Hollywood, Panorama City, Van Nuys
Introduction
Choose Health LA Kids is a partnership between the Los Angeles County
Department of Public Health, public agencies, and community and faith based
organizations to provide nutrition and physical activity education and resources
to families and caregivers of children. This guide is designed to provide families
and caregivers of children residing in Canoga Park, North hills, North Hollywood,
Panorama City and Van Nuys with low-cost resources covering the following areas:
•Social and Health Services
•Free and low-cost Resources for Pregnant and Postpartum Women
•Nutrition and Healthy Lifestyle
•Physical Activity and Healthy Lifestyle
Acknowledgements
Funding provided by Los Angeles Department of Public Health and First 5 LA.
Special thanks to Northridge Hospital Medical Center staff Bonnie Bailer, Dalia
Rodriguez, Joel Torres, and Martha Zuniga for the development of the guide.
Table of Contents
Section 1:
Social and Health Services Resources for Families with Children................................4
Section 2:
Free/Low-Cost Resources for Pregnant/Postpartum Women..................................... 18
Section 3:
Nutrition and Healthy Lifestyle Resources for Families with Children......................22
Section 4:
Physical Activity and Healthy Lifestyle Resources for Families with Children.........30
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— Section 1 —
Social and Health Services Resources
for Families with Children
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Social and Health Services Resources for Families with Children
INFORMATION HELPLINE FOR LA
COUNTY: LA COUNTY 211
Telephone: Dial 2-1-1
•Online Directory: www.211la.org
•Cost: Free
•Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
•Languages: Hearing-impaired,
English, Spanish & 140 other
languages interpreted
•Description: Confidential referrals for
services
FREE HEALTH COVERAGE
PROGRAM
Healthy Way LA
•Enroll: (877) 333-4952
•Website: www.ladhs.org/hwla
•Cost: Free for those who qualify
•Ages: 19-64
•Requirements: Uninsured LA County
resident
Covered California
•Enroll: (800) 300-1506/ (888) 889-4500
(For hearing-impaired)
•Website: www.coveredca.com
•Cost: Free for those who qualify and
affordable coverage for those who
don’t qualify.
•Ages: 19-64
•Requirements: Uninsured California
residents
LOW-COST DENTAL SERVICES
Mission Community Hospital-UCLA
Dental Clinic
•Appointments: (818) 837-0398
•Website: www.mchonline.org
•Ages: All ages
•Languages: English/Spanish
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•Cost/Insurance: Major insurance
plans, Medi-Cal and a sliding fee
scale depending on income
•Description: General dental care
•Hours:
Monday-Thursday 8:00am – 5:00pm
•Location: 732 Mott St.,
San Fernando, CA 91340
M.E.N.D Dental Services
•Appointment: (818) 897-2443
•Website: www.mendpoverty.org
•Ages: All ages
•Cost/Insurance: $10 donation at
appointment. Services for patients
who are uninsured or no Medi-Cal.
•Description: Dental registration every
Tuesday at 8:00am. Applications
limited and only service areas.
•Location: 10641 San Fernando Rd.,
Pacoima, CA 91331
North East Valley Health Corp., (NEVHC)
•Website: www.nevhc.org
•Ages: All ages
•Languages: English, Spanish, Chinese,
Farsi, Lithuanian and Korean.
•Cost/Insurance: Sliding fee scale.
Not accepting new patients. Accepts
uninsured children.
•Description: General Dentistry
•Hours: Call for hours
•Location(s):
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7223 Fair Ave., Sun Valley, CA 91352
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600 San Fernando Rd.,
San Fernando, CA 91340
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26974 Rainbow Glen Dr.,
Canyon Country, CA 91351
(Prenatal Women, children 6-21
months)
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El Proyecto del Barrio
•Appointment : (818) 883-2273
•Website: www.elproyecto.us
•Ages: All ages
•Cost/Insurance: Medi-Cal, Medicare
and most private insurances and sliding
fee scale
•Description: General dentistry
•Hours:
Monday-Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm,
Saturday 8:00am – 5:00pm
•Location(s): 20800 Sherman Way,
Winnetka, CA 91306
WELCOME BABY
Northridge Hospital Medical Center
•General Information: (818) 885-8500
•Website: www.northridgehospital.org
•Languages: English and Spanish
•Location(s): 18300 Roscoe Blvd.,
Northridge, CA 91328
Providence Holy Cross Medical Center
•Website:
www.california.providence.org/holycross
•Location(s): 15031 Rinaldi St.,
Mission Hills, CA 91345
Valley Presbyterian Hospital
•Website: www.valleypres.org/
•Location(s): 15107 Vanowen St.,
Van Nuys, CA 91405
FREE/LOW-COST FAMILY
PLANNING
Canoga Park Health Center (Planned
Parenthood)
•Website: www.plannedparenthood.org
•Ages: 12-17 & 18 and over
•Cost/Insurance: Medicaid, MediCal, uninsured may qualify for state
funds or a sliding fee scale and most
insurances.
•Hours:
Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:00pm,
•Languages: Spanish
•Services: Women’s health, birth
control, abortion services, pregnancy
and morning after pill (emergency
contraceptive)
•Classes: None offered
•Location(s):
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21001 Sherman Way Ste.#9,
Canoga Park, CA 91303
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7100 Van Nuys Blvd.,
Van Nuys, CA 91405
Northeast Valley Health Corporation
•Appointment: (818) 340-3570
•Ages: All ages
•Cost/Insurance: Medi-Cal, Medicare,
cash, credit cards, checks and some
private insurance.
•Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
and Saturday 8:00am – 5:00pm,
Wednesday 9:00am – 5:00pm
•Services: Gynecology, breast exams,
pap smear, adult medicine and
pediatrics
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•Classes: Hypertension, asthma,
•Hours:
El Proyecto del Barrio
Mission City Community Network
•Appointment: (818) 895-3100
•Website: www.mccn.org
•Ages: All ages
•Cost/Insurance: Medi-Cal
•Hours:
•Services: Family Planning
•Location(s): 15206 Parthenia St.,
North Hills, CA 91343
nutrition and diabetic education
•Location(s):
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7107 Remmet Ave.,
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6420 Bellingham Ave.,
North Hollywood, CA 91605
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8215 Van Nuys Blvd., Ste.#100
Panorama City, CA 91402
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Van Nuys, CA 91406
•Appointment: (818) 883-2273
•Website: www.elproyecto.us
•Ages: All ages
•Cost/Insurance: Medi-Cal, Medicare
and most private insurances
•Hours:
•Services: Obstetrics, gynecology,
pediatric and family planning
counseling.
•Location(s):
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20800 Sherman Way
Winnetka, CA 91306
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Comprehensive Community Health
Centers Inc.,
•Appointment: (818) 755-8000
•Website: www.cchccenters.org
•Ages: All ages
•Cost/Insurance: Accepts all major
private insurances, Medi-Cal,
Medicare and a sliding fee scale for
uninsured patients.
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Saturday 8:30am – 5:00pm,
Sunday 9:00am – 1:00pm
•Services: Primary and specialty care is
provided to all age groups
•Classes: Nutrition and diabetic classes
once a month.
•Location(s): 12157 Victory Blvd.,
Mid-Valley Comprehensive Health
Center
•Appointment: (818) 947-0230
•Website: www.lacounty.gov
•Ages: All ages
•Hours:
Monday – Thursday 8:00am – 8:30pm,
Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm.
•Services: Primary care, pediatric,
prenatal care, women’s health and
other specialized services.
•Location(s): 7515 Van Nuys Blvd.,
Van Nuys, CA 91405
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Santo Nino Medical Clinic
•Appointment: (818) 830-7751 ext.224
•Website: www.santoninoclinic.com
•Ages: All ages
•Cost/Insurance: Private insurance
policies, Medi-Cal, Medicare, HMO
and credit cards.
•Hours:
Saturday 8am – 12pm, Walk-ins are
Monday – Friday from 8:30am –
11:00am and 1:30pm – 4:00pm
•Services: laboratory services, X-ray
services, immunizations, school and
sports physical, family planning/pap
smear, circumcision and minor injuries.
•Location(s): 14427 Chase St., Ste.#100,
Northridge Hospital Family Practice
•Appointment: (818) 885-5484
•Ages: All ages
•Cost/Insurance: Medi-Cal and major
credit cards accepted
•Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm
•Languages: English/ Spanish
•Services: Family Practice
•Location(s): 18406 Roscoe Blvd.,
Reseda, CA 91325
Find a family planning clinic near you:
•Web: www.hhs.gov/opa/
•Español: www.hhs.gov/opa/espanol/
index.html
DENTAL, PRENATAL AND
PRIMARY/URGENT CARE
Laurel Canyon Urgency Medical Clinic
•Appointment: (818) 767-9623
•Website: www.laurelcanyonmedical.com
•Ages: All ages
•Cost/Insurance: Accepts major private
insurances, Medi-Cal and major credit
cards.
•Services: Re-exams and vaccinations for
low-income children, free pregnancy
tests, family planning, free prenatal care
and delivery to the hospital.
•Location(s): 8020 Laurel Canyon Blvd.,
Olive View UCLA Medical Center
•Appointment: (818) 364-1555
•Website: www.uclaoliveview.org
•Ages: All ages
•Cost/Insurance: Major insurance
plans, Medicare and Medi-Cal
•Hours:
•Services: Pediatrics, OB/GYN,
Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine
and General Surgery.
•Location(s): 14445 Olive View Dr.,
Sylmar, CA 91342
Pediatric Urgent Care Northridge
•Appointment: (818) 280-4268
•Website: www.pediatricafterhour.com
•Cost/Insurance: Accepts all insurances
and Medi-Cal
•Hours:
Monday-Friday 6:00pm – 10:00pm,
Saturday-Sunday 12:00pm – 10:00pm
•Services: Physical injury treatment,
flu treatment, colds, rashes, eye
conditions, fevers and more.
•Location(s): 18433 Roscoe Blvd., Ste.#106,
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Valley Family Medicine Urgent Care
Center
•Appointment: (818) 774-0955
•Website: www.
valleyfamilymedicineurgentcarecenter.
com
•Cost/Insurance: Master Card, Visa,
American Express, Discover, Debit,
Cash. Office visit cost is $60. Includes
doctor’s consultation, physical
examination, diagnosis and treatment
plan.
•Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8:00am –
6:30pm, Wednesday, Friday 8:00am –
12:30pm, Saturday 10:00am – 4:00pm
•Services: Woman’s health,
contraception, pap smear, pregnancy
test, breast exams, eye infections, flu,
sore throat, cough, phlegm, bronchitis,
strep throat and abdomen pain.
•Languages: English, Hebrew, Russian,
Spanish
•Hours: Hours vary
•Location(s): 7601 Canby Ave.,
Reseda, CA 91335
Reseda Family Clinic and Urgent Care
•Appointment: (818) 996-4888
•Website: www.resedaurgentcare.com
•Cost/Insurance: Call to verify HMO/
IPA, PPO, Medi-Cal and Medicare.
•Hours:
Saturday – Sunday 9:00am – 5:00pm
•Services: Flu Shot, physical exam,
allergies, blood test, free pregnancy
test, UTI and STD treatment, family
planning (contraception).
•Languages: Spanish/Farsi
•Location(s): 6830 Reseda Blvd.,
Reseda, CA 91335
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Find a medical or dental clinic care
near you:
LA County Dept of Health Services
•Clinics: www.ladhs.org/wps/portal/
clinicsearch
•Urgent Care:
www.ladhs.org/wps/portal/urgentcare
Private & Public Free/Low-Cost
Dental Clinics:
publichealth.lacounty.gov/ohp/
ppplistings.htm
US Health Resources & Services
Administration Federally-Qualified
Health Centers (FQHCs)
findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/Help/
Community Clinic Association of LA
County
www.ccalac.org – “Find a Clinic” tab
FREE/LOW-COST MENTAL
HEALTH CARE
El Centro de Amistad (The Friendship
Center)
•Appointment: (818) 598-6900
•Website: www.ecda.org
•Ages: 5-17 Children, 26-Older Adults
•Cost/Insurance: Only Medi-Cal
•Services: Services focus on improving
daily living skills and healthy social
development. Individual and
family therapy, rehabilitation, case
management and medication support
•Classes: Individual Counseling
•Location(s): 7038 Owensmouth Ave.,
.
Valley Coordinated Children Services
•Appointment: (818) 708-4500
•Website: www.valleyccc.org
•Ages: 1-17
•Cost/Insurance: Medi-Cal, Healthy
Families, Healthy Kids, Sliding fee
scale for uninsured
•Referral: Must make an appointment
to be seen.
•Hours:
Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm
•Language: English, Spanish, Farsi,
French
•Services: Intensive psychiatric
evaluation, medication support, crisis
intervention, short term stabilization,
telephone triage, psychiatric
hospitalization, and intensive case
management for ages 1-17.
•Location(s): 1931 Victory Blvd., Ste. 110,
Reseda, CA 91335
Center Valley Youth and Family
Center/ Children’s FCCS (CFCCS)
•Appointment: (818) 574-7745 /
(818) 908-4999
•Website: www.sfvcmhc.org
•Ages: 0-18
•Cost/Insurance: Medi-Cal, Healthy
Families
•Hours:
Monday-Thursday 9:00am – 6:00pm,
Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm
•Languages: English, Spanish, Russian,
Japanese
•Services: Mental Health Services,
Medication Support Services and
Crisis Intervention
•Classes: Individual/Family/Group
Therapy classes
Ste. #508, Van Nuys, CA 91405
The Village Family Services
•Appointment: (818) 755-8786
•Ages: 0-5
•Services: Mental Health for children
and families.
•Cost/Insurance: Medi-Cal only
•Hours:
•Location(s): 6736 Laurel Canyon Blvd.,
Ste. 200, North Hollywood, CA 91606
Our House
•Appointment: (818) 222-3344
•Ages: 3-18
•Services: Grief and loss issues whose
parent or sibling has died, or for
parents that have lost a loved one.
•Cost/Insurance: Sliding fee scale only.
•Hours:
Monday – Thursday 9:00am – 9:00pm,
•Locations(s): 21860 Burbank Blvd.,
Ste.#195, Woodland Hills, CA 91364
The National Domestic Violence
Hotline
•General Information: (800)799-7233
•Website: www.thehotline.org
Postpartum International Support
•Website: www.postpartum.net
•Hotline: (800) 944-4773
•Description: Promote awareness,
prevention and treatment of mental
health issues related to childbearing
in every country worldwide.
For immediate help: National
Perinatal & Postpartum
•Depression Hotline (available 24/7)
•(800) 773-6667 or (800) PPD-MOMS
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Find a clinic or urgent care center:
•LA County ACCESS Center Helpline
(available 24/7) (800) 854-7771
http://dmh.lacounty.gov/wps/portal/dmh
For help finding services, call a
“Navigator” from LA County Dept of
Mental Health SPA 2.
•Up to Age 15
•Ages 26-59
•Ages 16-25
•Age 60+
•LA County ACCESS Center Helpline
(available 24/7) (800) 854-7771
http://dmh.lacounty.gov/wps/portal/dmh
The Village Family Services
Transitional Adolescent Youth (TAY)
Drop in Center
•Appointment: (818) 738-7327
•Website: www.thevillagefs.org
•Ages: 14-21
•Cost/Insurance: Free
•Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00am –
11:00am & 2:00pm – 4:00pm
•Services: Drop in center for Transition
Adolescent Youth (TAY) ages 14 to 21,
case management, therapeutic services.
Specialist available, safe space for all
young people including homeless
youth, emancipated from foster care.
Yoga wellness programs, etc.
•Location(s):
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6801 Coldwater Canyon Ave.,
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14515 Hamlin St., Ste. #102
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 989-7475
Grandparents as Parents
•Appointment: (818) 264-0880
•Website: www.grandparentsasparents.
org
•Referral: Not required
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•Hours:
•Services: Support groups, individual
counseling, crisis counseling for
relative/caregivers of at-risk children
Ste. #217, Canoga Park, CA 91303
Positive Alternative for Youth
•Appointment: (818) 895-5132
•Cost/Insurance: Free/Counseling by
sliding fee scale
•Hours:
Monday-Thursday 8:30am – 8:30pm
•Languages: English/Spanish/Farsi
•Services: Intervention program for
youths and their families to reduce stress
and decrease destructive behaviors.
•Location(s): 14418 Chase St.,
Ste. #205, Panorama City, CA 91402
Penny Lane
•Appointment: (818) 892-3423
•Website: www.pennylane.org
•Hours:
Monday – Thursday 8:00am – 8:00pm
Friday 8:00am-6:00pm
•Services: Mental health services,
school-based therapeutic behavioral
services, group home for abused &
neglected children, youth and families
•Location(s): 15317 Rayen St.,
SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT
Tarzana Treatment Centers Reseda
•Appointment: (818) 342-5897
•Website: www.tarzanatc.org
•Services: Outpatient alcohol and drug
treatment services, transitional and
supportive housing family services,
.
mental health services, outreach and
community education, HIV services,
court-related services and dual
diagnosis (for substance abuse and
mental health)
• Cost/Insurance: Medi-Cal, private
insurance and low cost fee for individuals
that don’t qualify for Medi-Cal.
•Hours:
•Language(s): English/Spanish
•Location(s): 7101 Baird Ave.,
Reseda, CA 91335
National Council on Alcoholism
& Drug Dependence of the San
Fernando Valley, Inc. (NCADD)
•Appointment: (818) 997-0414
•Website: www.ncadd-sfv.org
•Services: Women meth group,
substance abuse program, general
relief groups and adult groups
•Cost/Insurance: Medi-Cal
•Referral: No referrals needed
•Hours:
•Location(s): 6166 Vesper Ave.,
Van Nuys, CA 91411
AA Alcoholics Anonymous
•Appointment: (818) 988-3001
•Website: www.sfvaa.org
•Services: Meetings for alcoholics
•Hours:
Saturday – Sunday 9:00am – 5:00pm
•Languages: Spanish and other
languages
•Location: 7417 Van Nuys Blvd., Ste.#E
Van Nuys, CA 91405
Valley Women’s Center
•Appointment: (818) 713-8700
•Services: Alcohol and drug treatment,
individual, family and couples
counseling.
•Cost/Insurances: Accepts Medi-Cal,
Cal-Works and sliding fee scale
depending on proof of income.
•Referral: not required
•Hours:
•Locations: 2210 Roscoe Blvd., Ste.#204
Now and Forever Foundation
•Appointment: (818) 895-5002
•Services: Drug and alcohol
rehabilitation center counseling.
•Cost/Insurance: Private insurance
and a sliding fee scale depending on
individual income.
•Referral: not required
•Hours: Monday – Thursday 10:00am –
7:00pm, Friday10am – 3pm
•Location(s): 8745 Parthenia Pl., Ste. #4
Outpatient Perinatal/Substance
Abuse Program
•Appointment: (818) 895-2206
•Services: Perinatal and substance abuse
•Cost/Insurance: Medi-Cal and a
sliding fee scale for low income
individuals.
•Hours:
•Location(s): 9140 Van Nuys Blvd.,
Ste.#211, Panorama City, CA 91402
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Tobacco Use Treatment – Smoker’s
Helpline:
Free nicotine replacement patches for LA
County
•English: (800) NO-BUTTS
•Spanish: (800) 45-NO-FUME
•Ask for: Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean
•Web: www.californiasmokershelpline.
org/ or
•Los Angeles County http://www.
laquits.com/
•Cost: Free
Drug & Alcohol Use Treatment:
•Referrals: (800) 564-6600
•Web: http://publichealth.lacounty.
gov/sapc/
COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE
PROGRAMS
Women, Infants & Children (WIC)
Northeast Valley Health Corporation
•Registration: (800) 313-4942
•Services: Provides nutrition
education, breastfeeding support and
information, healthy foods to children
from 0-5 year olds and pregnant/
breastfeeding women.
•Cost/Insurance: Free for those who
qualify.
•Hours:
•Language(s): Spanish/English
•Location(s):
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21013 Sherman Way
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6420 Bellingham Ave.
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8215 Van Nuys Blvd., Ste.#100
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Van Nuys, CA 91406
Cal-Fresh
•Website: www.calfresh.ca.org
•Services: A federally funded program
(SNAP) that helps households and
individuals meet their nutritional
needs.
qualify.
CALWORKS
East Valley Office
General Information: (818) 901-3185
•Website: www.ca.gov
•Services: Cash aid, food stamps,
medical, homeless assistance, rental
assistance and free childcare through
CCRC.
•Location(s):
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14545 Lanark St.
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West Valley Office –
21425 Plummer St.
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 718-500
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance
Program (SNAP)
•Website: www.ca.gov
•Services: Helps low income families
with food assistance or aid.
HOUSING
U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development
•Website: www.portal.hud.gov
•Information Line: (800) 955-2232
.
Section 8 Housing San Fernando
Valley Office
•Information: (818) 756-1180
•Location: 6946 Van Nuys Blvd., Ste.#100
Van Nuys, CA 91405
Fair Housing Council of the San
Fernando Valley
•Information: (818) 373-1185
•Service: Provides telephone, online
and in person counseling to tenants
and landlords regarding their
respective rights under California law
information about rent increases,
evictions, security deposits, repairs
and rent control.
•Location: 14621 Titus St., Ste.#D
Panorama City CA 91402
HEAP (Home Energy Assistance
Program, Utility)
•Information: (800) 433-4327/
(866) 675-6623
•Services: Bill assistance, utility bills
must be in red, bill must be in the
name of the person requesting
assistance. (Note: various locations)
Housing Authority of Panorama City
•Information: (818) 756-1180
•Website: www.socialserve.com
•Service: Helps homeless families
•Location(s): 8121 Van Nuys Blvd.
Ste. #600, Panorama City, CA 91402
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Housing Authority of the city of LA:
6300 Owensmouth Ave.
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
(818) 715-1750
San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission
•Information: (818 )785-4476
•Services: 90 day free homeless shelter
•Location(s): 13422 Saticoy St.
•North Hollywood, CA 91605
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Home Again Family Resource
Center: 8740 Canby Ave.,
(818) 785-4476
FIRST 5 LA RESOURCES
Best Start
•Website: www.beststartla.org
•www.beststratla.org/panorama-city/
•Location(s): 750 N Alameda St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012 (Note:
Service areas Panorama City, North
Hills, and parts of Northridge)
Welcome Baby
•Website: www.BestStartLA.org/
welcomebaby
•Location(s): 18300 Roscoe Blvd.
Los Angeles Managing Obesity in
Moms (LA MOMS)
•Language: English/Spanish and other
languages
•Location: 600 S. Commonwealth Ave.,
8th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90005
Reducing Obesity in Child Care
Settings (ROCCS)
•Languages: English/Spanish and other
languages
8th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90005
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HEALTHY START PROGRAM
Mulholland Middle School Family
Resource Center
•Telephone: (818) 609-2581
•Address: 17120 Vanowen St.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
•Description: Family Resource Center.
Promotes student achievement
by connecting families to needed
resources and social services. Will
also help siblings.
•Cost: None
•Format/Schedule: Call for
appointment please
Van Nuys Elementary School Family
Resource Center
•Telephone: (818) 781-3905 or
(818)785-2195
•Address: 6464 Sylmar Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91401
•Description: Family Resource Center
promotes student achievement
by connecting families to needed
resources and social services. Will
also help siblings.
•Cost: None
•Format/Schedule: call for
appointment please
Columbus Middle School-School
Based Clinic
•Telephone: (818) 702-1270 or
•(818) 702-1250
•Address: 22250 Elkwood St.
•Description: Nutritionist, weight
control, health insurance/Food stamp
enrollment, Medi-Cal, no insurance,
sports physicals, vaccines, and colds.
•Cost: None
•Format/Schedule: 8:00am – 1:45pm
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Lawrence Middle School-School
Based Clinic
•Telephone: (818) 678-7965 or
(818) 678-7964
•Address: 10100 Variel Ave.
•Description: health insurance/Food
stamp enrollment, Medi-Cal, Mental
Health Counseling, no insurance,
sports physicals, vaccines and colds.
•Cost: None
•Format/Schedule: Monday – Friday:
8:00am – 1:45pm
Kennedy High School-School Based
Clinic
•Telephone: (818) 271-2547
•Address: 11254 Gothic Ave., Rm. S104,
Granada Hills, CA 91344
•Description: Nutritionits, weight
control health insurance/Food stamp
enrollment, Medi-Cal, Mental Health
Counseling, no insurance, sports
physicals, vaccines, and colds.
•Cost: None
•Format/Schedule: Monday – Friday:
8:00am – 1:45pm
North East Valley Health Corp.
•Sun Valley Middle School
•Telephone: (818) 432-4400
•Address: 7223 N. Fair Ave.
Sun Valley, CA 91352
•Description: Primary care services for
children and adults
•Cost: None
•Format/Schedule: Call for hours and
appointment scheduling
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OTHER RESOURCES
American Association of Poison
Control Centers
•Website: www.aapcc.org
•Languages: English/ Spanish
•Hours: 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week
PRO BONO / LOW INCOME LAWYERS
Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law
•Appointment: (213) 388-7515
No walk-ins, appointments required
Monday – Friday 1:30pm – 4:30pm
•Service: Family law (need to show
proof of low income)
•Locations: 3250 Wilshire Blvd., Ste.#170
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Levitt and Quinn Family Law Center
•Appointment: (213) 482-1800
No appointments, first come first
served basis on Thursday afternoons
or Friday mornings.
•Service: Family law
12:00pm, 1:00pm – 9:30pm; closed
from 12:00pm – 1:00pm
•Location: 1557 Beverly Blvd.,
Hermandad Mexicana
•Appointment: (818) 989-3019
•Service: Legal immigration service
•Cost: Low cost, no cost and no area
restrictions
•Location: 7915 Van Nuys Blvd.,
Central American Resource Center
(CARECEN)
•Appointment: (213) 385-7800
•Service: Legal immigration service
•Cost: Low cost
•Location: 2845 West 7th St.
Neighborhood Legal Services-Health
Consumer Center
•Website: www.nlsla.org
•Services: Find free or affordable
health care, get medical treatment
& prescriptions, choose the right
health care plan, learn about your
care rights, be heard by your health
plan or doctor and use grievance
& appeals procedures. Combat
the effects of poverty and create
lasting improvements in the lives of
individuals and families throughout
Los Angeles County. (Must be a Los
Angeles County resident)
5:00pm; Wednesday – closed from
2:00pm – 4:00pm
•Location: 13327 Van Nuys Blvd.,
Van Nuys, CA 91331
Family Focus Resource Center
•Website: www.family.focus@csun.edu
•Services: Parent-to-parent
support, workshops and trainings,
individualized education plan (IEP)
clinics, student record notebooks,
information & referral consultations,
lending library of books and DVDs,
support groups and free e-mail
newsletter The California Early
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•Hours: Monday and Wednesday,
9:00am – 1:00pm
3rd Floor, Van Nuys, CA 91406
North Valley Caring Services
•Website: www.nvcsinc.org
•Services: Workforce Development–F.F.N.
•Programs: Family literacy, youth
program and outreach program
•Hours:
•Location(s): 15453 Rayen St.
The Help Group-Child & Family
Center
•Website: www.thehelpgroup.org
•Services: Positive Parenting for
Fathers/Padres (Spanish only)
•Hours:
Mondays 6:30pm – 7:30pm (child care
provided for 2 years and up)
•Location(s): 15339 Saticoy St.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
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Free/Low-Cost Resources for
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Free/Low-Cost Resources for Pregnant/Postpartum Women
BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT
Breastfeeding Resource Directory:
•Web: www.breastfeedla.org/
resources-directory
La Leche League Helpline
(available 24/7):
•Call: 1-877-4-LALECHE
(1-877-452-5324)
www.breastfeedinghelpline.com/
WIC Breastfeeding Help Line:
•Telephone: (818) 837-6349
•Cost: Free
•Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm
•Languages: English, Spanish, Armenian
•Description: Offered through North
East Valley Health Corporation (NEVHC)
WIC Breastfeeding Support:
•Telephone: (818) 837-6349
•Website: www.nevhc.org/
•Classes: Breastfeeding support from
Certified Lactation Educators and
Breastfeeding Peer Counsellors
•Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm
•Languages: English, Spanish,
Armenian and others
•Location(s): Canoga Park, North
Hollywood, Panorama City, Van Nuys,
and more. See website or call for
more information
Breastfeeding Classes
North East Valley Health Corporation
•Referral: None required
•Hours: Depending on Center
•Languages: English, Spanish, Armenian
•Location(s): Canoga Park, North
Hollywood, Panorama City, Van Nuys,
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more information
Breastfeeding Support Groups
•Description: La Leche League
•General Information: 1-847-519-7730
•Registration: Open to anyone
•Website: www.lalecheleaguescnv.org
•Location: Encino/Van Nuys
•Email: mymightymilk@gmail.com
•Phone: (323) 428-2587
•Language: English
•Location: San Fernando Valley Infant
•Email: christinla@yahoo.com
•Phone: (818) 225-9987
•Language: English
BABY FRIENDLY HOSPITALS
•Appointment: (818) 885-5434
•Website: www.northridgehospital.org/
Medical_Services/Babies_First/index.
htm
•Cost/Insurances: Membership
insurance or medi-cal
•Services: Offers hospital and homebased services for pregnant women
and mothers who have just given birth
•Classes: Expectant Parent Classes
•Hours: Depending on classes
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Panorama City Medical Center
•Appointment: (818) 375-2000
•Website: www.healthy.
kaiserpermanente.org
•Classes: Variety
•Location(s): 13651 Willard St.
Providence Holy Cross Medical
Center
•Appointment: (818) 365-8051
•Website: www.california.providence.
org/holy-cross
•Classes: Variety
•Location(s): 15031 Rinaldi St.
SOCIAL SUPPORT GROUPS
Black Infant Health
•Telephone: (818) 830-6373
•Website: www.mccn.org
•Classes: Variety, Pre-natal to PostPartum
•Hours: 8:30am – 6:00pm
•Languages: English
•Location(s): Serves San Fernando
Valley and Santa Clarita
LA MOMs
•Registration: Online or Facebook
•Website: www.meetup.com/WestValley-Moms/
•Services: Support group
WELCOME BABY
•Website: www.northridgehospital.org
Providence Holy Cross Medical
Center
•Website: www.california.providence.
org/holy-cross/
•Location(s): 15031 Rinaldi St.
Valley Presbyterian Hospital
•Website: www.valleypres.org
•Location(s): 15107 Vanowen St.
Van Nuys, CA 91405
CHILD CARE RESOURCES
Child Care Resource Center
•Address: 20001 Prairie St.
•Telephone: (818) 717-1000 or
(818) 717-4515
•Website: www.ccrcla.org
•Ages: 0-12 year olds
•Description: Child care financial
assistance
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•Registration: families must qualify
under the Federal Income Poverty
guidelines
•Cost: Most of these programs are free
or low-cost based on family size and
income
Volunteers of America (VOA)
(Main office)
•Address: 11243 Kittridge St.
•Telephone: (818) 980-2287
•Website: www.voa.org
•Ages: 2 to 5 year olds
•Description: General child care
guidelines
income
Los Angeles Universal Preschool
•Address: 888 South Figueroa St.,
Suite 800, Los Angeles, CA 90017
•Telephone: (213) 416-1200
•Toll Free: (866) 675-5400
•Fax: (213) 416-1299
•Website: www.laup.net
•Ages: 3-5
•Description: Affordable child care
resources, individual support to child,
family support, and mental health
specialists are available.
income
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Nutrition and Healthy Lifestyle Resources
for Families with Children
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Nutrition and Healthy Lifestyle Resources for Families with Children
NUTRITION EDUCATION
PROGRAMS
OTHER NUTRITION
EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Women, Infants & Children (WIC)
•Registration: (800) 313-4942/
(818) 361-7541
•Services: Provides breastfeeding
support, nutrition education and
food for children 0-5 and pregnant/
breastfeeding women.
qualify.
•Hours:
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Location(s):
21013 Sherman Way,
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6420 Bellingham Ave.,
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8215 Van Nuys Blvd., Ste.#100,
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Van Nuys, CA 91406
Moms (LA MOMS)
languages
Cal-Fresh
•Website: www.calfresh.ca.org
•Services: A federally funded program
(SNAP) that helps household and
individuals meet their nutritional
needs.
•Cost/Insurance: Free to those who
qualify
Settings (ROCCS)
languages
Healthy Children: Powered by
pediatricians. Trusted by parents.
From the Academy of Pediatrics
•Website: www. healthychildren.org
Sustainable Economic Enterprises of
Los Angeles (SEE-LA)
•Website: www.seela.org
•Hours: Call for information
•Language: English/Spanish
•Location(s): 6255 W. Sunset Blvd.,
Ste. 714, Los Angeles, CA 90028
(Note: They travel to the San
Fernando Valley)
FARMERS MARKETS
Main Street Canoga Park Farmers
Market
•Information: (818) 346-7480
•Hours: Every Saturday from
9:00am – 1:00pm
•Payment: EBT/Cal-Fresh accepted, cash
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•Location: Owensmouth between
Sherman Way and Wyandotte in
Canoga Park
Encino Farmers Market
•Information: (818) 708-6611
•Hours: Every Sunday 8:00am –
1:00pm year round
•Location: 17400 Victory Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
Noho Farmers Market
•Information: (818) 314-1312
•Hours: Every Sunday 8:00am – 2:00pm
•Location: 5200 Bakman Ave.
Ranch Farmers Market
•Hours:
Monday-Sunday 8:00am-9:00pm,
Sunday 8:00am-8:00pm
•Payment: Need to ask the vendors
•Location(s): 2754 Alpine Blvd.
Kaiser
•Hours: Wednesday 9:00am – 1:30pm
•Payment: Need to ask vendors
•Location(s): 13652 Cantera St.
Plaza del Valle Shopping Center
•Hours: Friday 4:00pm – 8:00pm
•Location(s): Plaza del Valle Shopping
Center on Van Nuys Blvd
Van Nuys
•Hours: Thursday 11:00am – 3:00pm
•Location(s): 14410 Sylvan Street
Van Nuys, CA 91401
Farmer’s Ranch Market
•Hours: Open Daily
•Payment: Need to ask vendors.
•Location(s): 7111 Sepulveda Blvd.,
Van Nuys, CA 91401
Pierce College
•Hours: Open Daily
•Location(s): 20800 Victory Blvd.
COMMUNITY GARDEN
Sepulveda Garden Center
•Information: (818) 784-5180
•Website: www.laparks.org
•Description: Approximately 20 acres
and contains approximately 800
garden plots
•Hours: Monday-Sunday
7:00am – 3:00pm
•Cost: Free
•Location: 16633 Magnolia Blvd.
Encino, CA 91406
Brand Park Memory Garden
•Information: (818) 756-5016
•Description: Rose Garden
•Hours: Monday-Sunday dawn to dusk
•Cost: Free
•Location: 15174 San Fernando
Mission Rd., Mission Hills, CA 91345
Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve
•Information: (818) 756-9710
•Description: Ringed by mountains,
rivers and streams, leaves of willows,
cottonwoods, and sycamores and
migratory waterfowl and shorebirds
such as ducks, Canada geese, herons,
and egrets
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•Hours: Monday-Sunday dawn to dusk
•Cost: Free
•Location: 6350 Woodley Ave.,
Van Nuys, CA 91406
FOOD BANK/SERVICE
PROGRAM
West Valley Food Pantry
•Information: (818) 346-5554
•Website: www.westvalleyfoodpantry.
org
•Meals Served: Monday-Thursday
10:00am – 3:00pm, Friday 10:00am –
12:00pm
•Services: Food Pantry
•Hours: Monday-Thursday 10:00am –
3:00pm, Friday 10:00am – 12:00pm
•Location: 5700 Rudnick Ave.
The Family Rescue Center
•Information: (818) 884-7587
•Website: www.rescatefamilycenter.org
•Meal Served: Monday-Friday 9:00am1:00pm
•Services: Food pantry and provides
clothing
•Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00am –
1:00pm
•Location: 22103 Vanowen St.
Catholic Charities of Los AngelesGuadalupe Community Center
•Information: (818) 340-2050
•Meal Served: New Clients: Monday,
Wednesday, Friday 9:00am – 11:00am,
Pre-registered Clients: Monday,
Wednesday, and Friday 9:00am –
12:00pm
•Services: Provides emergency food
for low-income individuals.
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•Hours: 9:00am – 12:00pm Food
Pantry Monday, Wednesday and
Friday
•Location: 21600 Hart St.
Salvation Army
•Information: (818) 781-5739
•Meal Served: Canned food and other
packaged foods from Monday-Friday
9:00am – 12:00pm
•Hours: Monday–Friday 9:00am –
12:00pm
•Location(s): 14917 Victory Blvd.,
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(Note: Need proof of address and ID)
Loaves and Fishes II
•Information: (818) 997-0943
•Services: Emergency food, clothing,
bus tokens, information and referrals.
Free services to homeless and lowincome.
•Hours: Monday, Wednesday,
Friday 10:00am-1:30pm
•Location(s): 14640 Keswick St.
Van Nuys, CA 91405
San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission
•Services: Hot lunches
(Call for location as location varies
from day to day.)
APLA’s Necessities of Life Program
•Information: (213) 201-1433
•Services: Thursday 10:30am – 4:00pm
pre-bagged groceries include fresh
dairy, frozen meats, fresh vegetables
and an assortment of canned and dry
goods, as well as hygiene items and
cleaning supplies
•Location: 7336 Bellaire Ave.
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GROCERY STORES
Ralphs
•Information: (818) 883-1230
•Website: www.ralphs.com
•Hours: Monday-Saturday 6:00am –
1:00am, Sunday 7:00am – 1:00am
•Location(s):
""
2233 Sherman Way
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10900 Magnolia Blvd.
(818) 760-1915
Vons
•Information: (818) 703-5959
•Website: www.vons.com
•Hours:
Monday-Sunday 6:00am – 12:00am
•Location(s): 8201 Topanga Canyon
Blvd., Ste. 10, Canoga Park, CA 91304
Vallarta Supermarket
•Information: (818) 346-1665
•Website: www.vallartasupermarkets.com
•Hours: Monday-Sunday 7:00am –
11:00pm
•Locations:
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21208 Sherman Way
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10859 Oxnard St.,
(818) 761-1915
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9136 Sepulveda Blvd.,
(818) 892-0923
•Transportation: Available for those
individuals who spend $50.00 or
more.
Follow Your Heart
•Information: (818) 348-3240
•Website: www.followyourheart.com
9:00pm
•Location(s): 21825 Sherman Way
North Hollywood Market
•Information: (818) 761-1915
8:00pm, Sunday 9:00am-5:00pm
•Location(s): 6052 Lankershim Blvd.
El Super
•Information: (818) 255-4999
•Website: www.elsupermarkets.com
11:00pm
•Location(s):
""
12727 Sherman Way,
""
14620 Pathenia St.,
(818) 830-5725
Providencia
•Information: (818) 893-6101
•Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am –
6:30pm, Saturday-Sunday 7:00am –
6:30pm
•Location(s): 9023 Sepulveda Blvd.
Valley Seafood & Poultry Market
•Information: (818) 895-9831
6:00pm
Farmers Ranch Market
•Information: (818) 781-7111
7:00pm
Van Nuys, CA 91405
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Super King Market
•Information: (818) 464-4322
•Website: www.superkingmarket.com
• Hours: Monday-Sunday 7:00am – 9:00pm
Van Nuys, CA 91405
La Tapachulteca
•Information: (818) 787-9969
•Website: www.latapa.net
8:30pm
Van Nuys, CA 91401
Seafood City Supermarket
•Information: (818) 221-4159
•Website: www.seafoodcity.com
•Hours:
•Sunday – Monday 8:00am – 9:00pm
•Location(s):
""
16130 Nordhoff Street,
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8231 Woodman Ave.,
(818) 994- 5553
WEIGHT LOSS SUPPORT
GROUPS
Food Addicts Anonymous
•Helpline (6am-2pm):
Call (772) 878-9657 or
Skype “faacanhelp”
•Web: www.foodaddictsanonymous.org/
•Cost: Free
Overeaters Anonymous
•Website: www.oa.org
•Cost: Free
•Group: Group sessions vary.
•Description: Support groups dealing
with eating disorders.
•Languages: Multi-languages
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CHOOSE HEALTH LA
RESTAURANTS
•Price range is approximate cost per
person for a meal including one
drink, tax, and tip
""
$
Under $10
""
$$
$10 – $30
""
$$$ $31 – $60
Buon Gusto Ristorante & Bar
•Information: (818) 893-9985
•Cuisine: Italian
•Cost: $$
•Website: www.buongostristo.com
•Hours: Monday-Friday 11:30am
– 10:00pm, Saturday 4:00pm –
10:00pm,
Sunday 11:30am – 9:00pm
•Location: 15535 Devonshire St.
Mission Hills, CA
Poquito Mas
•Information: (818) 994-8226
•Cuisine: Mexican
•Cost: $$
•Website: www.poquitomas.com
•Hours: Sunday-Monday 10:00am –
10:05pm
•Location: 10651 Magnolia Blvd.
Subway
•Information: (818) 785-1199
•Cuisine: Sandwiches and salads
•Cost: $
•Website: www.subway.com
11:00pm, Sunday 9am – 11pm
•Locations:
•6576 Van Nuys Blvd.,
Van Nuys, CA 91401
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8201 Topanga Canyon Blvd.
Canoga Park, CA91304
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15753 Roscoe Blvd.,
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10942 Mangolia Blvd.
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14417 Roscoe Blvd.,
(And many other sites in the San
Fernando Valley)
Best Start
•Website: www.beststartla.org
•Location(s): 750 N Alameda St.
Welcome Baby
•Website: www.BestStartLA.org/
welcomebaby
Moms (LA MOMS)
languages
8th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90005
Settings (ROCCS)
languages
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Physical Activity and Healthy Lifestyle
Resources for Families with Children
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Physical Activity and Healthy Lifestyle Resources for Families with Children
RECREATION CENTERS
Lanark Recreation (Canoga Park)
•Telephone: (818) 883-1503
•Hours:
Monday-Friday 9:00am – 10:30pm
Saturday-Sunday 9:00am – 5:30pm
•Indoor Facilities: Basketball, gym
without weights
•Outdoor Facilities: Basketball,
children’s play area, football, seasonal
pool, soccer, tennis, and volleyball
•Walk/Jog Facilities: Yes, dedicated
walk/jog paths.
•Accessibility: Open to all
•Lights After Dark: Yes
•Classes: Variety, see online catalog
•Sports Leagues: Available, see website
•Registration: Depending on classes/
sport/service
•Cost: Depending on class/sport/
service
•Location: 21816 Lanark St.
•Transportation: Not provided
•*Dog friendly: Leash only
Valley Plaza Recreation Center
(North Hollywood)
•Telephone: (818) 765-5885
•Hours:
Monday – Friday: 9:00am – 9:30pm
Saturday: 9:00am – 4:30pm
Sunday: Closed
•Indoor Facilities: Auditorium,
basketball courts (lighted/indoor/
outdoor), children’s play area,
community room, indoor gym
(without weights)
•Outdoor Facilities: baseball diamond
(lighted), basketball courts (lighted/
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indoor/outdoor), children’s play area,
football field (lighted), outdoor gym
(without weights), picnic tables, tennis
courts (lighted), and volleyball courts
(unlighted)
•Walk/Jog Facilities: Yes, in the park
walking
•Classes: Ages 4 to adult. Variety, see
online catalog
•Sports Leagues: Ages 4 to youth.
Softball and basketball see website
for details
•Registration: Depending on class
•Cost: Prices depend on class
•Location: 12240 Archwood St.
•Transportation: None
Victory Vineland Recreation Center
(North Hollywood)
•Telephone: (818) 985-9516
•Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 9:00am – 9:00pm
Friday: 12:00pm – 9:00pm
Sunday: Closed
•Indoor Facilities: Auditorium, indoor
gym (without weights)
•Outdoor Facilities: Basketball courts
(lighted/outdoor), children’s play area,
tennis courts (lighted)
walking
•Classes: Variety of classes see online
catalog
•Sports Leagues: Basketball
.
•Registration: See website
•Cost: Depends on class
•Location: 11117 Victory Blvd.
North Hollywood Recreation Center
•Telephone: (818) 763-7651
•Hours:
•Sunday: Closed
•Indoor Facilities: Gymnasium,
auditorium, basketball, children’s play
area
•Outdoor Facilities: baseball,
basketball, handball courts, tennis
courts
walking
•Classes: see online catalog
•Sports Leagues: Variety, see website
•Registration: Depends on program
•Cost: Depending on program
•Location: 11430 Chandler Blvd.
•Transportation: Not provided
Panorama Recreation Center
•Telephone: (818) 893-3401
•Hours:
•Sunday: Closed
•Indoor Facilities: Gym, basketball,
community room
•Outdoor Facilities: Baseball(lighted),
basketball (lighted),picnic tables,
tennis court (unlighted)
•Walk/Jog Facilities: Yes, In the park
walking
•Lights After Dark: Yes, but not all
areas. Please call or see website
•Registration: Open to all •Cost: Depends on program
•Location: 8600 Hazeltine Ave.
•Transportation: For kids camps only
Sepulveda Recreation Center
(Panorama City)
•Telephone: (818) 893-3700
•Hours:
Saturday – Sunday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
basketball(lighted), community room,
indoor gym (without weights)
•Outdoor Facilities: Baseball diamond
(lighted), children’s play area, seasonal
pool (outdoor/unheated), basketball
(lighted), tennis courts (lighted)
walking.
•Sports Leagues: Summer camp
•Registration: Open to all
•Cost: Depends on program
•Location: 8801 Kester Ave.
•Transportation: none provided
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Andres and Maria Cardenas
Recreation Center (Panorama City)
•Telephone: (818) 781-3952
•Hours:
Sunday: Closed
•Indoor Facilities: Activity room/Pre K
•Outdoor Facilities: Skate park
•Walk/Jog Facilities: None
•Classes: After school care, Pre-K
•Sports Leagues: None
•Registration: See website for services
•Cost: Depends on service
•Location: 14740 Blythe St.
•Transportation: None provided
•*Dog friendly: No
Branford Recreation Center (Arleta)
•Telephone: (818) 893-4923
•Hours:
community room
(lighted/unlighted), basketball courts
(lighted/outdoor), children’s play area,
picnic tables, soccer field (lighted),
tennis courts (lighted), and volleyball
courts (lighted)
•Walk/Jog Facilities: In the park
•Sports Leagues: Basketball, Baseball
•Registration: Depends on class
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•Cost: Depends on class
•Location: 13306 Branford St.
Arleta, CA 91331
Van Nuys Recreation Center
•Telephone: (818) 756-8131
•Hours:
Mon., Wed., Thur., Fri.: 9:00 am – 9:00
pm, Tuesday: 9:00 am – 10:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
•Sunday: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
basketball courts (lighted/outdoor),
community room, indoor gym
(without weights)
•Outdoor Facilities: Barbecue pits,
baseball diamonds (lighted),
children’s play area, handball courts
(lighted), picnic tables, soccer field
(lighted), tennis courts (lighted)
•Classes: After school club
•Sports Leagues: None currently
•Registration: Depends on league
•Cost: Depends on service
•Location: 14301 Vanowen Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91405
Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Recreation
Center
•Telephone: (818) 783-5121
•Hours:
.
Sunday: Closed
basketball courts (lighted/unlighted/
outdoor), children play area, indoor
gym (without weights)
(lighted/unlighted), football field
(lighted), picnic tables, soccer field
(lighted), tennis courts (lighted), and
volleyball courts (lighted).
•Walk/Jog Facilities: Yes
•Registration: Depends on program
•Cost: Depends on program
•Location: 14201 Huston St.
Van Nuys, CA 91423
•Transportation: Depends on program
PARKS
Lanark Park (Canoga Park): See
Recreation Centers
Quimby Park (Canoga Park)
•Telephone: (818) 340-2633
•Hours:
Monday – Sunday: Dawn to Dusk
•Indoor Facilities: None
•Outdoor Facilities: Basketball courts
(unlighted/outdoor), children’s play
area, tennis courts (unlighted)
walking
•Accessibility: Open to all. Park is not
staffed
•Lights After Dark: None
•Classes: None
•Registration: None
•Cost: None
•Location: 7008 De Soto Ave.
•Canoga Park, CA 91306
Delano Park (Van Nuys)
•Telephone: (818) 756-8529
•Hours:
•Indoor Facilities: Auditorium, indoor
gym (without weights), indoor table
games, kitchen, stage
•Outdoor Facilities: Barbecue pits,
baseball diamond (lighted), basketball
courts (lighted/outdoor), children’s
play area, football field (lighted),
handball courts (lighted), picnic
tables, soccer (lighted)
•Sports Leagues: Soccer, basketball,
flag football
•Registration: Yes, required for classes
and leagues
•Cost: Depending on class
•Location: 15100 Erwin St.
Van Nuys, CA 91411
Parthenia Park (Canoga Park)
•Telephone: (818) 883-1503
•Hours:
Monday – Sunday: Dawn to Dusk
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•Outdoor Facilities: Children’s play
area, picnic tables
walking
•Accessibility: Open to all. Park is not
staffed
•Classes: None
•Cost: None
•Location: 21444 Parthenia St.
North Hills Community Park
(Sepulveda Park West)
•Telephone: (818) 895-9863
•Hours:
•Outdoor Facilities: Basketball, soccer
•Lights after Dark: Yes
•Classes: None
•Cost: None
•Location: 8756 Parthenia Pl.
Woodley Avenue Park (Van Nuys)
•Telephone: Phone: (818) 756-8060
•Website: www.laparks.org/dos/parks/
facility/woodleyPk.htm
•Hours: Monday – Sunday: Dawn to
Dusk
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•Outdoor Facilities: Children’s play area,
picnic tables, barbecue pits, baseball
diamond (unlighted), apollo 3 flight
field, archery range, cricket fields, wild
life reservation area, restroom(s)
walking
•Accessibility: Open to all. Park is
unstaffed.
•Classes: None
•Cost: None
•Location: 6350 Woodley Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91436
•*Dog friendly: On a leash
COMMUNITY POOLS
Lanark Pool (Canoga Park)
•Telephone: (818) 887-1745
• Hours: Summer pool, hours vary, see
website
•Registration: Summer pool only. See
website.
•Cost: Adults $2.50 / 17 & under is
free.
•Location: 21817 Strathern St.
Sepulveda Pool (Panorama City)
•Telephone: (818) 891-0144
•Hours: Summer pool, hours vary, see
website
•Registration: Summer pool only
.
free.
•Location: 8737 Kester Ave.
North Hollywood Pool
•Telephone: (818) 755-7654
website.
•Classes: variety, see online catalog
•Registration: General swim and
Classes.
free.
•Location: 5301 Tujunga Ave.
Valley Plaza Pool (North Hollywood)
•Telephone: (818) 756-9362
website
•Classes: Vary, see online catalog
(outdoor/heated)
•Registration: Summer Pool
free.
•Location: 6715 Laurel Grove Ave.
Fernangeles Pool (Sun Valley)
•Telephone: (818) 756-9365
•Hours: Summer Pool, hours vary, see
website
•Registration: Summer Pool (outdoor/
unheated).
free.
•Location: 8851 Laurel Canyon Blvd.
Sun Valley, CA 91352
Ritchie Valens Pool (Pacoima)
•Telephone: (818) 834-5176
website
•Registration: Outdoor pool unheated.
•Cost: Adults $2.50 / 17 & under is free
•Location: 10731 Laurel Canyon Blvd.
Pacoima, CA 91331
Granada Hills Pool
•Telephone: (818) 360-7107
website (outdoor/heated)
•Registration: Depending on classes
•Cost: Adults $2.50 / 17 & under is free
•Location: 16730 Chatsworth St.
Granada Hills, CA 91344
Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Pool
•Telephone: (818) 783-6721
•Hours: Year Round Pool (outdoor/
heated)
•Registration: Many classes.
•Cost: Depending on class. General
swim Adults $2.50 / 17 & under is
free.
•Location: 14201 Huston St.
Van Nuys, CA 91423
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TRACK & FIELD
•Website: http://www.valleyconference.
org/
•Hours: Depending on the club
•Description: West Valley Eagles
(Canoga Park) Valley Raiders (Van
Nuys, North Hills) Multiple clubs see
website.
•Lights After Dark: Depending on
service site.
•Cost: About $150
•Location: Practice location is
designated by club near local area
high school facility.
TENNIS COURTS
Runnymede Tennis Court (Winnetka)
•Phone: (818) 756-7876
•Hours: From dawn to dusk
•Description: Unstaffed park. Children’s
play area, picnic tables, tennis courts
(unlighted).
•Cost: None
•Location: 20200 Runnymede St.
Winnetka, CA 91306
Woodland Hills Tennis Courts
•Phone: (818) 883-9370
•Hours: From dawn to dusk
•Description: Children’s play area,
picnic tables, tennis courts (unlighted)
•Lights After Dark: None for tennis
courts
•Cost: None
•Location: 5858 Shoup Ave.
•Woodland Hills, CA 91367
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Also see following locations:
Lanark Recreation Center (Canoga
Park)
Quimby Park (Canoga Park)
Valley Plaza Recreation Center
(North Hollywood)
North Hollywood Recreation Center
Victory Vineland Recreation Center
(North Hollywood)
Panorama Recreation Center
Sepulveda Recreation Center
(Panorama City)
Van Nuys Recreation Center
Branford Recreation Center (Arleta)
BIKE PATH
LA River Bike Path
•Website: www.thelariver.com/guide/
biking/
•Hours: All hours
•Description: Bike path from Canoga
Park thru San Fernando Valley and
into Los Angeles
•Lights after Dark: No late evening
riding recommended. Lighting only at
some points during route
•Cost: Free
•Location: Many starting points see
website
•Transportation: Bike
Hansen Dam Bike Path
biking/
• Hours: All hours
•Description: 2.5 mile bike ride. Views
of Little Tujunga Canyon
•Lights after Dark: Not recommended
after dark
.
•Cost: Free
•Location: Lake View Terrace, see
Hansen Dam Park
Griffith Park Bike Loop
biking/
•Hours: All hours. Not after dark
•Description: 9 mile scenic route. Ride
through Griffith Park
after dark
•Cost: Free
•Location: See website for starting points
which are located within Griffith Park
Sepulveda Basin Bike Loops
biking/
•Hours: All hour. Not after dark.
•Description: 2.5 mile bike path. Ride
through scenic Lake Balboa Park.
after dark.
•Cost: Free
•Location: See website for Sepulveda
Basin Recreation Area
WALKING/HIKING TRAIL
Chatsworth/Rocky Peak
Hiking Trails
•Website: www.latrails.com/hike/
•Hours: Daylight hours
•Description: Beginner trails available
•Cost: Free
•Location: Chatsworth area. See website
for starting location of different trails
Chatsworth/Porter Ranch Hiking Trails
•Description: Beginner trails available
see website
•Cost: Free
•Location: Chatsworth/Porter Ranch.
See website for specific starting
points to different hikes
Circle X Ranch
•Hiking Trails (Santa Monica)
•Description: Hikes begin from the
Recreation Area – please check Circle
X Ranch trails on website
•Cost: Free
•Location: Santa Monica Mountains
Recreation Area
Griffith Park Hiking Trails
•Description: Many trails. Beginners
trail available
•Cost: Free
•Location: Griffith Park. See website for
specific starting locations of each hike
•Transportation: None provided.
Hansen Dam Park
•Hiking Trails
•Description: Many trails for beginners.
Scenic views of lakes and canyons
•Cost: Free
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•Location: Lake View Terrace. See
website for specific starting locations
Mission City Trail (City of San
Fernando)
•Description: Paved path alongside
metro link
•Cost: Free
•Location: City of San Fernando
North Hollywood Hiking Trails
•Description: View of parks and
Tujunga Wash along trails
•Cost: Free
•Location: North Hollywood. See map
for specific starting locations
O’Melveny Park Hiking Trails
•Description: Many different trails for
beginners
•Cost: Free
•Location: In Granada Hills area
Sepulveda Basin Hiking Trails
•Description: beginner trails. Well
maintained
•Cost: Free
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•Location: Lake Balboa, Encino area
SAFE ROUTES FOR WALKING
TO SCHOOL
California Safe Routes to School
•Website: www.casaferoutestoschool.
org/
•Description: Safety issues for walking
or biking to school
YMCA/OTHER GYM
West Valley Family YMCA
•Telephone: (818) 774-2840
•Website: www.ymcala.org/west-valley/
pages/contact-hours
•Hours:
Monday – Friday: 5:30am-10pm
Saturday: 7:30am-6pm
Sunday: 7:30am-6pm
•Child Watch: Monday – Friday 8:00am
– 2:00pm, 4:00pm – 9:00pm
•Saturday: 8:00am – 2:00pm and Sun.
9:00am – 1:00pm
•Facilities: Fitness center, group
exercise Studio, Indoor heated pool,
gym equipment, multi-purpose
activity rooms
•Classes: Youth development, healthy
living, social responsibility classes.
See website
•Sports Leagues: Youth sports, youth
swim club, youth swim lessons
•Registration: Family plans available,
swim lessons, and team sports
have separate fee. Scholarships are
available.
•Costs: Two adults + children: $72 per
month.
One adult + children: $62 per month
(Subject to change).
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•Location: 18810 Vanowen St.
Reseda, CA 91335
Mid Valley Family YMCA
•Telephone: (818) 989-3800
•Website: www.ymcala.org/mid-valley/
•Hours:
Monday – Friday: 5:30am – 10pm
Saturday: 7am – 6pm
Sunday: 7am – 6pm
•Child Watch:
•Mon-Fri: 8:00am – 12:00pm, 4:00pm
– 9:00pm)
exercise studio, indoor heated pool,
full basketball court, gym equipment,
multi-purpose room.
See website.
•Sports Leagues: Variety of youth
sports.
swim lessons and team sports
separate fee. Scholarships available.
month.
•One adult + children: $62 per month
(subject to change).
•Location: 6901 Lennox Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91405
East Valley Family YMCA
•Telephone: (818) 763-5126
•Website: www.ymcala.org/east-valley/
•Hours:
•Monday – Friday: 6am-10pm
Saturday: 7am-7pm
Sunday: 10am-5pm
•Child Watch:
Monday-Friday 8:00am-1:00pm,
3:30 – 9:00pm; Saturday: (8:00am –
1:00pm); Sunday: (closed)
•Facilities: Fitness rooms, exercise
studios, cycling studio, indoor heated
pool, gym equipment, child activity
center
•Classes: Youth Development, Healthy
Living, Social Responsibility classes.
See website
•Sports Leagues: Basketball,
gymnastics, martial arts. Please see
website
Swim lessons, and team sports have
separate fee’s. Scholarships are
available.
•Costs: Two Adults + Children: $64 per
month
•One Adult + Children: $56 per month
•Location: 5142 Tujunga Ave.
North Valley Family YMCA
•Telephone: (818) 368-3231
•Website: www.ymcala.org/northvalley
•Hours:
Monday-Friday, 5:00am – 10:00pm
Saturday, 7:00am – 7:00pm
Sunday, 8:00am – 6:00pm
•Child Watch:
•Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 2:00pm,
3:00pm – 8:00pm
exercise studio, indoor heated pool,
full basketball court, gym equipment,
multi-purpose room.
See website.
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•Sports Leagues: Variety of youth
sports
swim lessons and team sports
separate fee, scholarships available
month.
One adult + children: $64 per month.
•Location: 11336 Corbin Ave.
AYSO YOUTH SOCCER LEAGUES
Region locator:
http://www.ayso.org/region_locator.htm
Region 29 AYSO
•Telephone: (818) 606-7406
•Contact: Mark Singer
•Email: cwfanup@aol.com
•Ages: Jamboree starts at age 4
•Cost: Affordable, differs on the
region. Includes uniform and socks
•Registration: Contact Mark Singer
•Format/schedule: Fall league and
possibly spring. Some regions do differ
•Description: Canoga Park, Reseda,
Winnetka
Region 71 AYSO
•Telephone: (818) 652-8056
•Contact: Michael Joncich
•Email: mljoncich@sbcglobal.net
•Registration: Contact Michael Joncich
•Description: Canoga Park,
Chatsworth, Winnetka, Woodland
Hills
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Region 8 AYSO
•Telephone: (818) 363-2976
•Contact: Martin Kroschinsky
•Email: mkroschinsky@gmail.com
•Registration: Contact Martin
Kroschinsky
•Description: North Hills, Granada
Hills, Mission Hills, Northridge
Region 58 AYSO
•Telephone: (818) 907-8689
•Contact: Jeffry Hartsough
•Email: ayso.region58.commissioner@
gmail.com
•Registration: Contact Jeffry Hartsough
•Description: North Hollywood, Van
Nuys
Region 33 AYSO
•Telephone: (213) 760-2778
•Contact: Herschel Weisman
•Email: hershey@theweismanfamily.
com
•Registration: Contact Herschel
Weisman
•Description: Panorama City, North
Hills, Granada Hills, Mission Hills,
Northridge
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OTHER SPORTS/PHYSICAL
LEAGUES 0-5
•Telephone: (818) 368-3231
•Website: www.ymcala.org/north-valley
•Address: 11336 Corbin Ave.
•Ages: 3 and up
•Description: Soccer and Basketball
•Registration: Call for updated
information
•Cost: About $140 to $160 per season.
Scholarships are available
•Format/Schedule: Multiple seasons
call or see website
•Telephone: (818) 774-2840
•Website: www.ymcala.org/west-valley
Reseda, CA 91335
•Ages: 3 and up
•Description: Soccer and Basketball
information
call or see website
•Telephone: (818) 989-3800
•Website: www.ymcala.org/mid-valley
•Address: 6901 Lennox Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91405
•Ages: 3 and up
•Description: Basketball league only
information
call or see website
YMCA PROGRAMS
Swimming Lessons (Membership
required)
Karate Lessons (Membership
required)
Toddler classes (Membership
required)
Child Care (No membership
required)
Camping (No memberships required)
Sport Leagues (No membership
required)
Above programs offered at the East
Valley Family YMCA, West Valley
Family YMCA, Mid Valley Family
YMCA, and North Valley Family
YMCA.
•Ages: 0-5, depending on class
•Description: Variety of children’s,
youth, and adult classes
•Registration: Call and ask about
program availability before you go
East Valley Family YMCA
•Telephone: (818) 763-5126
•Website: www.ymcala.org/east-valley
•Address: 5142 Tujunga Ave.
•Telephone: (818) 989-3800
•Website: www.ymcala.org/mid-valley
•Address: 6901 Lennox Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91405
•Telephone: (818) 774-2840
•Website: www.ymcala.org/west-valley
Reseda, CA 91335
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•Telephone: (818) 368-3231
•Website: www.ymcala.org/north-valley
•Address: 11336 Corbin Ave.
HEAD START
The following Head Start programs
are run by Child Care Resource Center
(CCRC)
Child Care Resource Center (Main
Office)
•Address: 20001 Prairie St.
•Telephone: (818) 717-1000 or
(818) 717-4515
•Website: www.ccrcla.org
•Ages: Head start serves 3-5 year
olds. Early head start serves pregnant
women to under 3 year old children
•Description: Head Start promotes
the school readiness of children
age’s three to five from low-income
families by enhancing their cognitive,
social, and emotional development.
Early head start is a home based
program promoting healthy
prenatal outcomes, enhancing
the development of very young
children, and promotes healthy family
functioning
guidelines
income
•Format/Schedule: Half day programs
for morning and afternoon
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Locations:
Arthur D. Avila
•Telephone: (818) 715-9640
•Address: 7304 Jordan Ave.
•Child Development Institute (CDI)
Telephone: (818)704-5207
•Address: 7260 Owensmouth Ave.
Canoga Park, 91303
Zine Community Center
•Telephone: (818) 456-4568
•Address: 21400 Saticoy St.
Cohasset
•Telephone: (818) 988-9169
•Address: 15810 Saticoy St.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
Sherwood
•Telephone: (818) 997-1077
•Address: 7224 Woodley Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
Valerio
•Telephone: (818) 786-3427
•Address: 15035 Valerio St.
Van Nuys, CA 91405
Woodman
•Telephone: (818) 989-2379
•Address: 5944 Woodman Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91401
Fulton
•Telephone: (818)781-4313
•Address: 7477 Kester Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91405
Primary Academy for Success
•Telephone: (818) 894-8083
•Address: 9075 Willis Ave.
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Rosa Parks
•Telephone: (818) 895-2419
•Address: 8855 Noble Ave.
Little Steps
•Telephone: (818) 988-9169
Sepulveda
•Telephone: (818) 892-0728
•Address: 15435 Rayen St.
Sepulveda, CA 91343
El Jardin de Niños
•Telephone: (818) 988-9169
•Address: 11512 Valerio St.
The following Head Start programs are
run by Volunteers of America (VOA)
Main office
•Address: 11243 Kittridge St.
•Telephone: (818) 980-2287
•Website: www.voa.org
•Ages: Head start serves 3-5 year
olds. Early head start serves pregnant
women to under 3 year old children
•Description: For children under
three years of age and their parents
we offer early education, child
development, nutrition and parenting
support. Those ages’ three to five also
receive preparation for elementary
school
guidelines
income
•Format/Schedule: Half day programs
Morning and afternoon
Best Start Panorama City
•General Information: See website/
attend meetings
•Website: www.beststartla.org/
panorama-city/
•Location(s): Panorama City, North
Hills, and parts of Northridge
Corazon de La Familia
•Telephone: (818) 980-2287
•Address: 7625 Lankershim Blvd.
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