SHIELDS partners with Public Counsel to provide pro-bono legal services to clients. Last year Public Counsel Attorney, Gina Amato Lough, met a man at SHIELDS – nearly 60 years old – that was shot at a party when he was only 18 years old leaving him a paraplegic and confined to a wheelchair. For the […]
Each of the individual treatment program sites celebrated Black History Month through performing skits, poetry, historical readings, and a fashion show! Additionally, they were to choose their own theme for Black History Month and reflect it through the creation of a banner. Program banners were judged on theme and content, and the winning programs (listed […]
L.A.’s SHIELDS for Families teams with The Moyer Foundation to launch unique camp for children affected by a family member’s addiction L.A.’s SHIELDS for Families teams with The Moyer Foundation to launch unique camp for children affected by a family member’s addiction SHIELDS for Families is partnering with The Moyer Foundation to launch […]
Thank you for celebrating with SHIELDS for Families at our 2013 Holiday Party! PHOTOS Thank you to AlbaVisuals for capturing the event via photography. SPECIAL THANKS SHIELDS especially thanks Malcolm Cooper and Stephanie Moss for coordinating a beautiful event and appreciates the many people who help make the event a success; Kelly Johnson, […]
FIRST Black Friday, THEN Cyber Monday… NOW Giving Tuesday Most people kick off their Holiday Season with two days of shopping – Black Friday and Cyber Monday. This year SHIELDS invites you get into the holiday spirit by giving back to children and families on Giving Tuesday. By donating to SHIELDS for Families, Inc. […]
Fill-a-Bag & Give Back A Thanksgiving Event hosted by the SHIELDS for Families ACT Program in collaboration with other SHIELDS Programs including ASK, Family Support, Homeless CalWORKs Families Project and in partnership with other agencies including The Institute for Maximum Human Potential (IMHP) and Para Los Niños (PLN) Throughout the month of November, SHIELDS staff […]
Congratulations! SHIELDS for Families has been recognized at the Inc. Magazine Hire Power Awards as a private non-profit organization leading the way in creating American jobs in the Health field! SHIELDS HR Director Deanette Brewer, PHR accepts the award on behalf of our HR Department. http://bit.ly/17hc6Mm
SHIELDS’ Family Preservation Program is ranked one of the top 3 programs in LA County! Since implementation, SHIELDS has conducted over 6,000 assessments, and 9,201 children have been able to stay in their homes, resulting in the reduction of out-of-home placement by 62%.
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 […]
SHIELDS believes in Legacy… Dr. Kathryn Icenhower, LCSW was inducted as a Distinguished Career Award Winner in The Ohio State University College of Social Work Alumni Hall of Fame for her exceptional professional achievements, initiatives, and leadership in one or more of the following areas: practice/clinical excellence, community development, advocacy, education, or administration. Dr. Icenhower […]
