Dear ECDA Friends, Los Angeles County has extended the “Safe at Home” order until May 15, 2020. El Centro de Amistad will continue to support our clients virtually to ensure the safety of all involved until the order is lifted. Our Agency understands the importance of continuing to deliver quality services, even with social distancing […]
In these unprecedented times, we’re deeply concerned about COVID-19 and its devastating impact on the lives of many. Our clients and families need us now more than ever as they experience increased levels of depression and anxiety while coping with isolation and financial hardships. After several weeks of operating in a new normal through the […]
MAY 22, 2019 6:00–8:00PM La Galeria Gitana 120 N. Maclay Ave San Fernando, CA 91340 P: 818-898-7708 art@galeriagitana.com El Centro De Amistad’s 2019 Mental Health Awareness Day promotes positive mental wellness by bringing the community together to learn about holistic medicine, physical health, the arts, nutrition and […]
The new school year can be exciting for some children yet it can also trigger feelings of anxiety for others. A new classroom. A new teacher. A new set of classmates. A new set of expectations. These factors can contribute to a child’s school anxiety. To plan for the upcoming school year, we reached out […]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and to kick off our social media presence on Facebook, we’ll be sharing 40 mental health tips and tidbits in the next 40 days beginning on May 1. This year’s Mental Health America theme is “Risky Business.” The organization’s website states, “We believe it’s important to educate people about […]
As part of Mental Health Awareness Month in May El Centro de Amistad (ECDA) is partnering with Pacoima Charter Elementary School for the school’s first ever community resource fair in late May. The school, which serves 1,450 students who are in high need of services, will host the event during its annual spring open house […]
Recent legislation to overhaul the foster care system and ensure that youth and families receive necessary services and supports has presented a new way of streamlining the process for resource families who are either related or close to the child who was placed out of the home. As part of the Continuum of Care Reform, […]
