PCSLA hosted nearly 200 parents/caregivers and children in early December at its Special Projects Holiday Party at the Earvin Magic Johnson Park and Recreation Center in South LA. The festivities featured a delicious catered holiday meal, lively carolers, and a special visit from The Grinch. When not dancing to the DJ's…

Lisa Hill has served as the Vice President & Community Development Officer at Bank of Hope for four years. In this role, she provides opportunities for investment, lending, and community services within the bank’s California assessment area. "Lisa brings a wealth of experience to the board, including over 35 years…

We’re thrilled to share a recent LAist article titled "Finding Family Services Is Hard. How South LA Built a One-Stop Shop for People with Young Kids.” We extend our heartfelt thanks to LAist for their insightful reporting and the beautiful photos that captured the essence of this story. Partners for…

In October, Ascend at the Aspen Institute hosted ThinkXChange, a national forum where more than 200 innovators gathered to advance the two-generation (2Gen) approach. This approach simultaneously addresses the needs of parents and children, creating holistic strategies that promote family well-being. Ascend describes the 2Gen model as a way to…

We are thrilled to announce that PCSLA has been awarded a generous $210,000 grant from the Specialty Family Foundation, reinforcing the Foundation’s commitment to our mission. "The grant will enable PCSLA to continue our successful Faith-Based Project, including providing additional parent support groups and enabling more families to access services…

We are thrilled to announce that PCSLA has been awarded a $1.55 million, four-year grant from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation. This visionary investment will significantly enhance PCSLA’S capacity to serve vulnerable families by supporting our efforts to: Continue building and enhancing our overall System of Care, which currently involves…

September 9, 2024 -  Partners for Children South LA (PCSLA) is proud to announce a $900,000 grant from the Ballmer Group to spearhead a new effort to engage more South Los Angeles African-American families in services. Over the next three years, PCSLA will collaborate with community members with lived experience…

To kick off the 2024 school year, PCSLA held its inaugural Back-to-School Health & Wellness Event at St. Raphael Catholic Church and School. Over 200 children and families from South LA enjoyed a day filled with fun activities and essential resources. The event featured a food truck, an ice cream…

Introducing PCSLA's Newest Board Member: Delores Brown President & CEO CEDC/Institute for Maximum Human Potentials “We are thrilled to announce that Delores Brown, the visionary leader of PCSLA’s Governance Committee for many years, has joined our esteemed Board of Directors,” stated PCSLA’s Executive Director, Liza Bray. “We are poised to…

Partners for Children South L.A. is pleased to announce the appointment of three individuals to its inaugural Board of Directors: Jacqueline Chun Associate Director Center for Strategic Partnerships LaJoi McClendon Chief Operating Officer Stone Tapert Insurance Services Mark Soto Deputy City Attorney, Public Rights Division Office of the Los Angeles…