LA Community Investment for Families Department

We were proud to join Central City Neighborhood Partners for its 9th Annual Women’s Wellness Conference in celebration of Women’s History Month! This inspiring event is dedicated to empowering women, fostering meaningful connections, and celebrating womanhood 🙌

Please join All Peoples Community Center on March 26 for a parent workshop focused on discussing parents' feeling about their children leaving for college.

FREE TAX PREPARATION & ITINs APPLICATIONS. One day clinic at CD-9 District Office 4301 S. Central Avenue, LA 90011. 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call All Peoples for an appointment at 213-747-6357. By appointments only.

Visionary women have always been among us. As we continue to celebrate #WomensHistoryMonth, the @LAPublicLibrary has podcasts, poetry and profiles of leading LA women which you can check out at lapl.org/womens-history

Join El Nido Family Center, Pacoima on March 25 for a parent workshop focused on strengthening family connections, learning healthy stress-management tools, and developing resilience to support a more stable and healthy future for families!

Apply for a grant through Pilot and Hello Alice to receive $10K, $25K, or $50K to grow your business! Every awardee will also receive a year of free bookkeeping. Must be 18+ and the owner of a U.S. business that made between $5k and $5M in 2025: bit.ly/4765Vft

Alexander N. first came to CCNP to complete school volunteer hours, but it quickly became a space for growth. He completed the Bank of America Financial Simulator, supported Food Security distributions, earned an internship referral with AYE, and completed VITA training.

It’s MyLA311 Week! Did you know you can request bulky item pickup, report street issues, and access 60+ City services all in one place? 📲 MyLA311 app 💻 myla311.lacity.gov 📞 Call 3-1-1

The Teen Parent Prosper Program is now offering paid part-time positions for youth ages 14–24 who are pregnant or parenting and live within the City of LA. Participants gain work experience and receive support to balance work and family life. Apply now at hirelayouth.com.

Join our Free Tax Prep LA pop-up event with the Office of Councilmember John Lee on March 7! 🤝

Our Making LA Affordable for All: Summit on Equity, Access, and Economic Stability brought together leaders across sectors for a powerful day of shared learning and partnership. Thank you to all of our partners who join us in the fight against poverty: bit.ly/4lfTkfy

There are many ways SoCalGas can help eligible customers reduce their bills. See which program or payment plan might be the best option for you. Learn more at socalgas.com/Assistance

We celebrated 10 years of Free Tax Prep LA and highlighted the grand opening of a new senior meal site in our February newsletter: bit.ly/4bd5dOP

We are also thrilled to share that our department was recognized by the National Community Development Association (NCDA) for our innovative use of CDBG funding to acquire a historic hotel and convert it into interim housing! The site provides housing to around 300 Angelenos.🤝

FamilySource Centers (FSCs) like Central City Neighborhood Partners are making a lasting impact by helping with savings, essential needs, and taxes! With 19 FSCs across the city, help is always nearby. Reach out to a center near you: bit.ly/4qDpxhZ

Our Starting Strong Child Care Toolkit is now available in Spanish! 🎉 Designed to help providers start, grow, and sustain successful child care businesses in LA, this step-by-step guide makes navigating the process clearer and more accessible: bit.ly/4qsIG5T

CIFD was proud to join Councilmember Curren Price’s Senior Appreciation Luncheon to connect older adults with valuable resources and services. Thank you to Councilmember Price for prioritizing our older adult community and creating welcoming spaces where seniors can truly thrive.

Meet Miryam Hernandez! A valued client of the Koreatown Youth and Community Center who used Free Tax Prep LA to claim tax credits and refunds that make a real difference for her family. Hear her story and start claiming the tax credits you deserve today: freetaxprepla.com

New proposed changes to our department will strengthen our ability to serve families! We detail the changes in our January newsletter: bit.ly/3M9D7Lx

This February, we honor Black History Month by celebrating Black history, leadership, and community, and the lasting influence of Black culture, knowledge, and traditions on our world, especially here in Los Angeles.