Community & Family Services | City of Los Angeles

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Community Investment For Families Department

Programs to help communities, families, and neighborhoods in the City of Los Angeles opportunities for all Angelenos to prosper.

communityinvestment.lacity.gov

Economic & Workforce Development Department

Programs that offer assistance in business support, employment and youth development. All programs are designed to grow and improve Los Angeles’ economy while building a well-trained and job-ready workforce.

Youth Development Department

Programs focused on the needs of young people like tutoring, mentoring, counseling, and job training.

ydd.lacity.gov

Department of Aging

Programs focused on the needs of older adults and their caregivers like senior meal programs and transportation services.

aging.lacity.gov

Recreational Programs for Youth

Parks & Recreation Department

Providing safe, welcoming parks and recreation facilities and activities for people of all ages to play, learn, think, and build community.

laparks.org

Earn, Learn, Play

The Earn Learn Play (ELP) initiative is back again this year, connecting all young people of the City of Los Angeles to recreational, educational, and paid internship opportunities throughout this summer!

earnlearnplay.lacity.gov

Learning & Job Training for Youth & Adults

YouthSource Centers

A city-wide program open to young people ages 16-24 that help prepare them with tutoring, college prep & financial aid, mentoring, counseling, and job training. All services are FREE!

ewdd.lacity.gov

Los Angeles Public LIbrary

The Los Angeles Public Library provides free and easy access to information, ideas, books and technology that enrich, educate and empower every individual in our City's diverse communities.

lapl.org