Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Happy Administrative Professionals' Day



Happy Administrative Professionals' Day



We Appreciate You

Gabriela Ayala
Gabriela Bueno
Deborah Kay Carter
Kimberli Cebrun
Lakeshia Closs
Vanessa Cortez
Ronnita Darnell
Janet Delamora
Elnora Dower
Kevin Frank
Nataly Garcia
Larrisa Gonzales
Lawrence Gonzalez Jr.
Sonia Gonzalez
Carolina Hernandez Artiga
Jimmy Jiminez Jr.
Doneka Johnson
Kelly Johnson
Linda Johnson
Evonne Mack
Wilma Mendoza Dela Cerda
Raul Panuco
Ruth Raybon
Angelica Rojas
Javiera Sobalvarro
Tequila Sorrels
Maria Guadalupe Soto
Claudia Trejo
Erica Williams

Today is the perfect chance to say what we don't say often enough -- Thanks for all your effort and thoughtful ways.

Happy Administrative Professional's Day!

Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Ms. Charlene Smith, SHIELDS VP of Family & Community Services, in D.C. on Capitol Hill advocating for continued Healthy Start funding!

As the federal government's signature program focused on reducing infant mortality, Healthy Start is essential in helping our communities most disadvantaged children survive infancy and live longer, more productive lives. SHIELDS is one of 105 Healthy Start community based programs across the nation. Healthy Start provides outreach, prenatal and postnatal care, health education and comprehensive case management services. Healthy Start had a track record of saving lives in addition to assisting families gain better access to safe housing, medical services and living wage employment opportunities.

Charlene visited Capitol Hill on Tuesday, April 1st as part of the National Healthy Start Association Spring Conference. 

Legislative offices visited were:
Senator Barbara Boxer, Senator Dianne Feinstein and Congresswoman Karen Bass.

The request was to garner support to fund Healthy Start at level funding of $103.5 million for FY2015.

Thursday, November 7, 2013

SHIELDS for Families, Inc. joins Covered CA Network


Dear Collaborative Partner Network:

We are pleased to announce that SHIELDS for Families, Inc. is a certified enrollment entity with Covered CA. In addition, we have a certified enrollment counselor on staff who can provide one-on-one, in-person assistance to guide consumers through the health insurance enrollment process.
Also, we have partnered with the California Family Resource Center to increase public awareness of the Affordable Care Act, Covered CA, and Qualified Health Plans offered through the health exchange.

We would be happy to host a booth at your community health fairs or arrange a presentation for your staff or families free of charge. Simply call our Behavioral Health Administrator, Vina Crum, at (323) 242-5000, extension 1261, to arrange.
In health and wellness!

Click HERE to download "Request for Covered Covered California Qualified Health Plan Enrollment Assistance"

Click HERE to download "Request for health Reform Outreach and Education Presentation"

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

SHIELDS Believes in Family



Congresswoman Karen Bass honors an Angel in Adoption from SHIELDS

Proud to honor Gerri Lavonda, a grandparent and kinship care provider, with the 37th Congressional District's Angel in Adoption award this year. Each year, the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute's Angels in Adoption program provides an opportunity for all Members of Congress to honor constituents who demonstrate a deep commitment to foster youth and families in the United States and abroad.

Gerri became even more active in our community when she participated in and assisted with the Adoption Promotion and Support Services Program at SHIELDS for Families. After years of working tirelessly to ensure that she provided the best environment for her grandchildren, she is now going back to school for a degree in child development. She is very deserving of this year's Angel in Adoption Award. Congratulations, Gerri!

A Word From Gerri Lavonda

"It was a privilege to be nominated and awarded as an Angel In Adoption. It was an amazing opportunity to visit Washington D.C. and I cannot put into the words the things I experienced. Congresswoman Karen Bass took me under her wing to present to the floor the problems of my past along with the joys experienced alongside the SHIELDS team - especially my case manager Ana Velasco. 

 I only wish that each person would have the opportunity to visit our government in Washington D.C. to see the hard work that is done on behalf of citizens. I am forever thankful for my SHIELDS family who has been my support when I needed them the most." 



SHIELDS for Families serves 10,000 children and families annually!
This Holiday Season, help angels like Gerri…

GIVE ONLINE

DROP OFF
New toys, gift cards, and financial contributions
11601 S. Western Avenue
Los Angeles CA 90047
# (323) 242 – 5000 x1209

PARTNER
Interested in “adopting” a program, hosting a toy drive, or other ways to donate?
Contact Stephanie Moss at smoss@shieldsforfamilies.org or #(323) 242 – 5000 ext.1209

SHIELDS for Families, Inc. is a 501c3 Non-Profit Organization. Therefore, donations are tax-deductible according to local tax laws.
 

SHIELDS Believes in Justice




SHIELDS partners with Public Counsel to provide critical legal services for our clients and children!

SHIELDS for Families works closely with Public Counsel, the largest non-profit law firm in the country, to provide legal services to undocumented victims of crime.  Gina Amato Lough, Senior Staff Attorney in Public Counsel's Immigrants' Rights Project provides legal services on Mondays, on-site at the SHIELDS ASK Resource Center.  Ms. Amato assists undocumented individuals who have been victims of serious crimes, including domestic violence and sexual abuse, in obtaining U Visas.  The U Visa allows an individual to remain in the U.S. in lawful status, obtain a job and driver's license, and work toward legal, permanent residency. 

Recently, Ms. Amato filed a U Visa application for a man who was shot at a party in 1976 by an unknown assailant.  The random shooting resulted in the death of his cousin and left him a paraplegic.  For nearly forty years, the shooting victim has struggled to access the necessary medical and social services due to his lack of lawful status in the U.S.  It was not until he accessed the legal services at SHIELDS that he realized that he qualifies for a U Visa, which will provide him with lawful status and access to public benefits.  This case will be the oldest that the immigration service has adjudicated to date.   
 

SHIELDS for Families serves 10,000 children and families annually!
Help families like those that Ms. Amato serves…

GIVE ONLINE

DROP OFF
New toys, gift cards, and financial contributions
11601 S. Western Avenue
Los Angeles CA 90047
# (323) 242 – 5000 x1209

PARTNER
Interested in “adopting” a program, hosting a toy drive, or other ways to donate?
Contact Stephanie Moss at smoss@shieldsforfamilies.org or #(323) 242 – 5000 ext.1209

SHIELDS for Families, Inc. is a 501c3 Non-Profit Organization. Therefore, donations are tax-deductible according to local tax laws.