Community Resources

Presented to OFL North Long Beach staff

By Cynthia Cortez
4/24/2020
Objective: To obtain and share resources within the school
community that could help our students and their families.

Standards Addressed:

NBPTS- Proposition 5: Teachers are Members of Professional Communities

3. Teachers work collaboratively with the community.

TLMS- Domain 6: Improves Outreach and Collaboration with Families and

Community
 Has a student ever come to you with any of these
situations?

❏ No mode of transportation to get to school

❏ Family was having financial trouble
❏ They didn’t feel safe at home
❏ No childcare
❏ No internet
❏ Other: ________________
 Long Beach Community Action Partnership

Who are they?

LBCAP is a member of the national nonprofit organization, Community Action

Partnership, that provides resources to improve communities and enhance
opportunities.
What services are offered?
Free Tax Returns

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers assistance to

taxpayers with disabilities, who speak limited English, and make
$56,000 or less

Energy Assistance

The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) provides utility assistance

and a “weatherization” program.

The SCE Energy Savings Assistance Program (ESAP) provides discounts

on your SCE bill and some replacement services
 Youth Programs
Leadership Academy Mentoring Program (LAMP) offers skill
development and education to youth ages 14-24 in the following
disciplines:

● Film/TV production
● Graphic design/silk screening
● Music Production
● Photography

PADNET

Public Access Digital Network offers media training, professional

video equipment, a high-definition studio and low-cost video
production services.
How could each resource benefit our students or
their families?
Free Tax Return Energy Assistance

Youth Program PADNET

 Casa Youth Shelter

What is Casa Youth Shelter?

CYS is a nonprofit organization located in Los Alamitos providing temporary

shelter for youth aged 12-17 who are homeless, abused, or maybe be dealing with
a crisis.
 What services are offered?
Counseling
Counselors meet with residents upon arrival to evaluate their needs
and create a plan for them to successfully leave the shelter.
● Individual Counseling
● Group Counseling
● Family Counseling
● Aftercare Counseling

Case Management
This program includes a service plan for clients and their families with
on-going support which includes a complete assessment. Case
managers ensure that goals and objectives are being met.
 Parenting Classes
Classes are provided to offer families strategies to prevent a crisis or for
intervention. This 12 week curriculum is offered in English and Spanish
and will cost no more than $10 per session.

Community Outreach
Outreach presentations can be booked for schools. Workshop topics include:
General Shelter Presentation ◆ Parenting Styles ◆ Age Appropriate
Development ◆ Feelings and Coping Skills ◆ Anger Management
Communication Skills ◆ Setting Age Appropriate Limits ◆ Consequences and
Praise ◆ Boundaries and Family Roles ◆ Problem Solving ◆ Current Drug
Trends and Refusal Skills ◆ Single Parents and Blended Families ◆ Learning
Styles and Bullying ◆ Abuse ◆ Healthy Dating Relationships ◆ Bullying ◆
Depression, Self-Harm, and Suicide Prevention ◆ Body Image ◆ Human
Trafficking Awareness ◆ Leadership
 Which of these resources seem most beneficial to
our students/families? Why?
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About CIL:

CIL is a community-based social service organization offering subsidized childcare

and parent education for low income families in Long Beach and Signal Hill.
 Subsidized Preschool Program:
Preschool and Before/After School

The preschool program is offered for ages 2-5 while the

before/after school program serves children 5-13.

Each program serves free daily meals that include breakfast, lunch,
and a snack.

Parent Education

Classes are offered free of charge to parents who wish to be

involved in their children’s education. Workshops cover issues of
early childhood education and how to best meet their
developmental needs.
 Q&A
● What is the age range for their preschool program?

2-5 years old

● How much do their parenting classes cost?

$0 = FREE

● Who can benefit from this organization?

Low income families in Long Beach and Signal Hill

LBCAP CYS LBCIL
Long Beach Community Action Casa Youth Shelter Long Beach Community
Partnership Improvement League

● Volunteer Income Tax

● Temporary shelter for youth
Assistance ● Preschool and Before/After
in crisis
● Energy Assistance School Program
● Counseling
● Youth Program ● Parenting Classes
● Parenting Classes
● PADNET
● Community Outreach
Workshops