Child/Youth Resources

Los Angeles Unified School District

As part of the District’s Continuity of Learning efforts, students will continue to have digital access to academic resources. More information is available at https://www.lausd.org/learningcontinues.

Los Angeles Unified students and families in need of mental health support are encouraged to call our Student and Family Wellness Resource Line at 213-241-3840. Support is currently available between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. Employees may access Employee Assistance Service for Education (EASE) by visiting https://www.lausd.org/domain/1438 or calling the 24/7 support line at 800-882-1341.

Pasadena Unified School District

In-person learning will not resume next week. Schools will remain closed from January 13-17, 2025.

During the week of January 13-17, 2025:

Student Learning: During the week of January 13-17, 2025, PUSD students will have access to self-directed, online learning options. These learning options, by grade span (elementary) and subject area (secondary), are hosted on Canvas and are accessible via Clever and directly at this link: http://gopusd.com/learning

These learning options support students’ continuity of learning, engagement, and their social-emotional well-being. Please note that these are optional for students. They will not be graded, nor will they be required. Our goal is to help our students redirect their focus from the tragedy our communities are facing, provide them with a sense of routine, and give them the opportunity to engage in skill development during this difficult time.

Technology: We are taking inventory and gathering replacement devices for students and staff and will send information out early next week.

Meals: PUSD’s Grab and Go meal distribution centers began operating today and will continue to provide meals for children and youth in our community weekdays between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. at three locations

YMCA

In-person learning will not resume next week. Schools will remain closed from January 13-17, 2025.

During the week of January 13-17, 2025:

Student Learning: During the week of January 13-17, 2025, PUSD students will have access to self-directed, online learning options. These learning options, by grade span (elementary) and subject area (secondary), are hosted on Canvas and are accessible via Clever and directly at this link: http://gopusd.com/learning

These learning options support students’ continuity of learning, engagement, and their social-emotional well-being. Please note that these are optional for students. They will not be graded, nor will they be required. Our goal is to help our students redirect their focus from the tragedy our communities are facing, provide them with a sense of routine, and give them the opportunity to engage in skill development during this difficult time.

Technology: We are taking inventory and gathering replacement devices for students and staff and will send information out early next week.

Meals: PUSD’s Grab and Go meal distribution centers began operating today and will continue to provide meals for children and youth in our community weekdays between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. at three locations

Evacuation Centers/Housing

  • Westwood Recreation Center – 1350 Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025
  • El Camino Real Charter High School – 5440 Valley Circle Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
  • Pasadena Civic Center – 300 East Green Street, Pasadena, CA 91101
  • Ritchie Valens Recreation Center – 10736 Laurel Canyon Blvd
  • Ritchie Valens Recreation Center: 10736 Laurel Canyon, Blvd, Pacoima, 91331
  • Arcadia Community Center: 375 Campus Drive, Arcadia
  • Pomona Fairplex: 1101 W McKinley Ave, Pomona
  • Airbnb, in collaboration with 211 LA, is offering free temporary housing for residents displaced or forced to evacuate due to the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County.

To qualify for the temporary housing, residents must:

  • Have been displaced from your physical home due to the recent fires
  • Currently reside in an evacuation zone
  • Have an active Airbnb account or be able to create one
  • Be 18 years old or older.

More information about the program can be found here.

  • Big Bear is offering deeply discounted lodging and four (4) $25 dining vouchers for any Snow Summit or Bear Mountain on-site eateries. For more details, visit BigBear.com.

The Queen Mary Hotel in Long Beach announced that it will be pricing rooms for fire evacuees at $189. The reservation includes a voucher for a breakfast buffet for two people. Pet and Historical Preservation fees have also been waived.

Food and Nutrition

Health and Mental Health Resources

  • GoodRx is offering free online healthcare provider visits through GoodRx Care to Los Angeles-area residents impacted by the wildfires. The visits can be used to get refills for essential medications that were left behind or destroyed in the fires. It can also be used for fast and easy treatment for a variety of conditions including the flu, a UTI and more. The service can be accessed online and Los Angeles residents can use the code LA-GOODRX-CARE.
  • Santa Barbara Midwifery and Birth Center is offering displaced Los Angeles-area fire victims free belly checks, postpartum care and other services for families who evacuated to the Santa Barbara area. For more information email sbmidwifery@gmail.com.
  • Integrative Psychotherapy Group, based in Beverly Hills, is offering free short-term therapy services to some fire victims and referral assistance for others needing longer-term or more acute treatment during the upcoming weeks. IPG is offering a brief series of trauma-focused therapy sessions to help individuals, couples, and families process the complex emotions that can arise in the immediate aftermath of wildfires and similar natural disasters. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact Integrative Psychotherapy Group at (310) 461-4393 or info@ipgtherapy.com or visit their online website.

Essential Items (hygiene, bedding, clothes, etc)

  • Planet Fitness: The fitness chain is offering evacuees and first responders free access to their facilities, including showers, locker rooms, and WiFi. Offer is valid until Jan. 15 Please contact your nearest Planet Fitness for more information.
  • Crunch Gym: The gymnasium chain announced it will open 20 locations across Los Angeles for any evacuees or first responders that need to shower, recharge phones or rest.
  • Ecco Hair Studio: The hair salon in south Pasadena has announced it will offer free hair washes for people impacted by the wildfires.
  • Babyletto, a Los Angeles-based nursery furniture brand, is providing free cribs to any families that have lost their homes or been impacted by the fires. For more information contact the company at info@babyletto.com

Animal Boarding and Pet Care

  • Bath N’ Buns Mobile Pet Grooming: The locally-owned pet grooming service announced it will offer complimentary bath services for cats and dogs affected by the fires.
  • Vetster: The veterinary telehealth platform Vetster said it will be offering free telehealth appointments to pets impacted by the fires. Pet owners can visit vetster.com/support to get a free appointment. Offer will be available for up to 500 pet owners until Jan. 23.

Shelters for small animals

  • Agoura Animal Care Center 29525 Agoura Rd, Agoura Hills, CA 91301
  • Baldwin Park Animal Care Center 4275 Elton St, Baldwin Park, CA 91706
  • Carson Animal Care Center 216 W Victoria St, Gardena, CA 90248
  • Downey Animal Care Center 11258 Garfield Ave, Downey, CA 90242
  • Lancaster Animal Care Center 5210 W Ave I, Lancaster, CA 93536
  • Palmdale Animal Care Center 38550 Sierra Hwy, Palmdale, CA 93550

Shelters for large animals

  • Pomona Fairplex 1101 W McKinley Ave. Pomona
  • Industry Hills Expo 16200 Temple Ave, City of Industry, CA 91744
  • Castaic Animal Care Center 31044 Charlie Canyon, Castaic, CA 91384
  • The Los Angeles Equestrian Center at 480 Riverside Drive in Burbank

Wifi/Device Charging

  • YMCA: YMCA centers are offering showers, wifi, food, water, and essential items. Parking lots can serve as staging areas for emergency vehicles and safe spaces for community members to park. Gym spaces are serving as donation sorting/storage areas. https://www.ymcala.org/community-response
  • AT&T: The telecommunications company announced it is offering wildfire areas unlimited data, talk and text through Feb. 6. Visit their official site for a list of valid zip codes.
  • Verizon: Verizon announced it will waive call, text and data charges for customers in hardest hit areas. The company also deployed free Wifi and charging stations at three wildfire shelters.
  • Planet Fitness: The fitness chain is offering evacuees and first responders free access to their facilities, including showers, locker rooms, and WiFi. Offer is valid until Jan. 15 Please contact your nearest Planet Fitness for more information.
  • Crunch Gym: The gymnasium chain announced it will open 20 locations across Los Angeles for any evacuees or first responders that need to shower, recharge phones or rest.

Transportation

  • Uber: Residents in Los Angeles County who’ve been ordered to vacate their homes can get a credit from Uber to get to an evacuation site. The $40 will only be valid for trips to an active shelter and by using the code WILDFIRE25.
  • Lyft: Lyft announced it will be offering $25 vouchers, valid for two trips, to 500 customers from now until midnight on Jan. 15. Use the code CAFIRERELIEF25 to get the promotion.
  • The Big Blue Bus has also been offering free hourly transportation to the Westwood Recreation Center. The pickup location is Lincoln Boulevard and Montana Avenue in Santa Monica.

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