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 for young people like tutoring, counseling, and job training.

ydd.lacity.gov

Department of Aging

Programs for older adults and those who care for them. This includes transportation services and meal programs.

aging.lacity.gov

Recreational Programs for Youth

Parks & Recreation Department

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

laparks.org

Earn, Learn, Play

The Earn Learn Play (ELP) program helps young people in Los Angeles find fun activities, learning programs, and paid internships during the summer.

earnlearnplay.lacity.gov

Learning & Job Training for Youth & Adults

YouthSource Centers

Programs for young people in Los Angeles that helps them get ready for college and jobs. It offers free help with schoolwork, college applications, money for college, advice, and job training.

ewdd.lacity.gov

Los Angeles Public LIbrary

The Los Angeles Public Library gives everyone free and easy access to books, ideas, information, and technology to help people learn, grow, and succeed in our City’s diverse communities.

lapl.org