Thousands of people enter the hospital each day to receive treatment or to visit family members who are patients here. The CARES Child and Family Program is a vital and necessary resource to these people. Due to lack of financial and child care resources, many patients and visitors bring their children with them. CARES Child Care Centers offer a broad range of services free of charge for patients’ families at the Los Angeles General Medical Center. A literature-based curriculum includes math, science, art, language and plenty of play. Nutritional needs of the children are addressed by providing them with healthy meals and snacks. The Child Care Center staff offers parents education and psychological support to the children and their families in a culturally sensitive environment. Children may be referred for vision, speech, hearing, and immunization services when necessary. Many of the very needy families receive holiday gifts, school supplies, food, and clothing. Many children are served annually.
All donations to this campaign go directly to help those in need. Share what you can. Involve community organizations who could sponsor a toy drive. Have a holiday party and request that your guests bring donations of food gift certificates. Help us be an advocate to bring holiday cheer to those that need it most.
CARES offers child care for Medical Center employees’ children. Employees’ children are accepted on a temporary or continual basis. State subsidized child care is available if the employee qualifies and space is available.
For the many ways that the community may contribute funds or in-kind donations, contact the CARES Office at (323) 409-6941.
CARES is a nonprofit, tax-exempt charity under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
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