Para Los Niños Youth Development Services (YDS) is a program contracted by the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services to assist youth living in Los Angeles’ SPA 6 with successfully transitioning from foster care to self-sufficient independent living. YDS offers current and former youth in foster care, between the ages of 14 and 21, one-on-one tutorial services, life skills training courses, mentoring services and access to all of Para Los Niños’ programs.

Program services include: Education Assessments, Tutorial Services, Life Skills Training Classes, Life Skills Parenting Track for parenting and expecting teens/young adults, Mentoring Services, Youth Advocacy Board and a Drop-In Center. With the support of community collaborative partners, youth also benefit from supportive services such as case management, legal and health clinics, financial literacy classes, art programs, job assistance, and higher education workshops.

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Youth Development Services
Para Los Niños
4315 Leimert Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90008
Tel: (323) 508-0106