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RESOURCES for CHILDREN

YMCA
of METROPOLITAN
LOS ANGELES
 

For impacted community members throughout LA, the Y is providing no-cost services and support in the following ways:

  • Free childcare for children of first responders, essential workers and families who have been displaced. Limited spaces available.​Contact afterschool@ymcaLA.org to learn more and sign up.

  • Free access for teens ages 12-18* years old. Call or stop by your local YMCA center more information.

  • Immediate Support & Resource Hubs that offer showers, wifi, food, water, and essential items.​

  • Community access to Y services for all with free day passes. ​​

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* Details about all services are found with this provided link.

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YMCA 
MENTAL HEALTH
SUPPORT
 

Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs)  provide compassionate support for youth and families affected by the Los Angeles fires. Link provides form to submit for services.

PROJECT CAMP

In partnership with Los Angeles City Recreation and Parks, provides pop-up day camps for kids that are fun, immersive, and safe for children impacted by the Los Angeles fires. 

EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION
Helping Children Impacted by Wildfires

CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
LOS ANGELES

Iinformative and detailed article written for parents: "How to Protect Kids From Bad Air Quality During Fires."

The National Child
Traumatic Stress Network
WEBSITE

In response to the recent wildfires in Maui, and across the US, the NCTSN has developed information and resources to help children, families, and communities navigate what they are seeing and hearing, acknowledge their feelings, and find ways to cope together.

The National Child
Traumatic Stress Network
ARTICLE
 

Article for parents on how to recognize problematic reactions in children impacted by wildfires and ways to support them.

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 
OF
SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS

​Very informative article about specific issues and challenges associated with wildfires, timeline of reactions of children and youth, and guidance on helping them cope, including adjusting to relocation after a wildfire.

UCLA PREVENTION
CENTER OF EXCELLENCE

One-page clear and simple guide designed to help parents navigate difficult conversations with children about stressful circumstances, such as wildfires.

ALISA ANN RUCH
Burn Foundation

Very clear and informative article about common reactions of children to wildfires broken into each developmental stage, starting from infancy up to teens: "Children & Recovery from Wildfires."

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Followed by a list of wonderful resources for Children and Families Impacted by Wildfires.

FREE ITEMS

LOST STUFFY
PROJECT

The LA Lost Stuffy Project aims to help replace beloved items like stuffed animals, toys and blankets for kids who were displaced by the devastating Los Angeles Fires.

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Link leads to a form for all Stuffy requests.

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* They are super cute! Pictures of Stuffies are found on their Instagram page:

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https://www.instagram.com/loststuffyproject/

BABYLETTO

BOBBIE

Bobbie is committed to helping LA families in the wake of the devastating fires. If you have lost your home or been impacted by a similar loss resulting from the fires, please apply here to have the rest of your feeding journey covered by us. Link goes to Bobbie"s online LA Fire Relief Fund Application.

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* Bobbi is organic baby formula, modeled after breast milk.

Provides free cribs to families who have lost their homes or been impacted by the Los Angeles fires. Note: Links to email address not website,

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