Press Releases

Why providing in-house counseling can lead to a better tomorrow

To keep families together, El Centro de Amistad was contracted by the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) to help to empower families to become self-sufficient and reduce future reliance on agency interventions. The Family Preservation program began in September and so far 24 families have been enrolled. Families, who are at risk of […]

How These 3 Tips can Help You and Your Family

While parenting can be stressful at times, it also has its rewards. Maira Lopez, El Centro de Amistad case manager, discovered the joy of teaching parenting to a group of mothers whose children attend Telfair Elementary in Pacoima. For 13 weeks, participants come together to learn child development basics, communications skills, anger management techniques, self-care, […]

Make Parenting A Pleasure: A Series of Workshops to Help Families

El Centro de Amistad Presents: Making Parenting A Please A Series of Workshops to Help Families Making Parenting A Pleasure has been proven to help families of young children alleviate family stress. Parenting is the most challenging and important job there is. This thirteen-session course gives families strategies and skills that will reduce family stress, help […]

Tips on How to Address Trauma with Children

By Sara Pineda, El Centro de Amistad Program Director After being exposed to the news, world events including natural disasters and violent tragedies that impact our lives, it’s not uncommon for children and adults to experience some fear, anxiety, or depression. For some parents it may be difficult to talk to their children to address some of […]

Setting Goals to Ensure Greater Impact

July marks El Centro de Amistad’s board of directors’ installation, and the board members have much to be proud of for their previous year of accomplishments. Under the leadership of Luis Cervantes, who is serving as the president for the third year, the agency has seen significant growth. Some accomplishments Luis cites are policy changes […]

3 Ways to Reduce Your Child’s Anxiety in the Upcoming School Year

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 […]

Why Asking This Question Can Open a World of Hope

“What is the reason you are seeking services?” This question is the entry for many individuals who are desperately looking to change their lives and better their futures. Fortunately for El Centro de Amistad, Flaviola Garcia, intake specialist for nearly three years, is one of the first persons that they speak to who asks this […]