Program areas at Para Los Ninos
Charter schools - pln's primary center, elementary and middle school programs are designed to develop children's resiliency and academic achievement through meaningful participation in instruction, life skills education, and involvement in a caring community. The attributes of these programs further the children's understanding of the world and interest in the pursuit of learning. During the reporting period, approximately 1,000 students were provided services.
Clinical services - our mental health services offer therapeutic services to children 0-21 years of age including specialized birth to 5 services as well as trauma specific supports. Our program works collaboratively with our early education sites, charter schools and our other programs in students and community services, supporting the child or youth along with their caregivers and teachers. Our program provided more than 12,000 mental health sessions.
Early childhood services - this program provides child care and development centers that provide early childhood education and enrichment activities for children from six weeks to five years of age. The centers also provide nutritious meals and snacks, and a wide array of family support services. During the reporting period, over 300 students were provided services.
Family services - through this program, families receive food, clothing, and shelter. Pln also works with families to address emotional, educational, and related concerns by integrating a full range of assistance to identify the root cause of their problems and offer them support to make positive changes.
Parent and community engagement - Para Los Ninos runs parent engagement programs at each of our school sites and within the communities we serve, touching hundreds of families each year.
Youth workforce services - we prepare over 1,000 youth (ages 14 to 21) in east Los angeles annually for success in post-secondary education and the workforce through paid and unpaid work experience, career counseling, job placement, mentoring, case management, and leadership development.