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
- As the community recovers from the Eaton Fire, this webpage will be updated regularly to provide critical information and resources: Fire Relief – Pasadena Unified School District
- Twinkl Educational Publishing is providing six months of free access to over a million teaching materials for affected schools: https://www.twinkl.com/wildfire-support
- Student Learning: 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
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
- Time Out LA list of restaurants offering free meals to evacuees.
- If you need food assistance in Los Angeles County, check out this map to find food near you.
- Bobbie, an organic baby formula company, is providing any parent affected by the fires — Bobbie customer or not — with free baby formula. Fire victims can apply for the free formula at Bobbie’s online application.
- Food and Nutrition for Older Adults
- LA County Aging and Disabilities Dept. Disaster Food Pantry Sites
- Octavia’s Bookshelf mounted a “mutual aid pitstop” with food and supplies at 1353 N. Hill Ave, Pasadena, CA
- CalFresh Disaster Assistance
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.
- Emergency Prescription Assistance Program
- Family Urgent Response System (FURS)
- 988 Crisis Lifeline
- National Child Traumatic Stress Network
- Zero to Three: Coping with Trauma
- PBS SoCal: Talking to Kids About Wildfires
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.
More Information
- California Assistance Programs: https://www.ca.gov/support/
- I lost my home or business. What next: https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-01-08/insurance-explainer?mc_cid=b9d0584114&mc_eid=b8ec907296
- LA Library: https://www.lapl.org/be-ready?mc_cid=b9d0584114&mc_eid=b8ec907296
- Smoke and ash safety tips: https://www.aqmd.gov/home/air-quality/wildfire-health-info-smoke-tips
- Emergency supply checklist: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/EPO/Pages/PrepareanEmergencySupplyKit.aspx
- California Department of Insurance: See the Top Ten Tips for Wildfire Claimants and follow the website’s 2025 Press Release page.
- FEMA: FEMA has declared a disaster for California Wildfires and Straight-Line Winds. Visit the California Region 9 page for updates including when disaster recovery centers (DRC) are opened. Start an application for disaster assistance at disasterassistance.gov
- Avoiding Scams: The LA County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs offers Protection Tips to avoid scams after a disaster.
- Property Tax Relief: Visit the LA County Assessor’s Office for details.
- California DMV: Replace Lost Driver’s License or ID
- Vital Records Replacement
- California Employment Development Department (EDD)
- Small Business Administration (SBA) Loans