Support Groups

NLACRC & Family Resource Center Support Groups


Community Living Program Review Committee
For adults and family members who want to develop an independent living services evaluation.
Contact: Kathryn at (818) 756-6225

Cultivar Y Crecer Parent Support Group
A group for Spanish-speaking family members of NLACRC consumers. Meetings are held twice a month at NLACRC’s San Fernando Valley office. For more information, please call (818) 778-1900.
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Familias Unidas (Spanish speaking)
Para todas las familias de niños que han sido diagnosticados con diferentes discapacidades del desarrollo. Horario: 10:00 a 12:00 pm. Cuando: Cada 1er y 3er Jueves de cada mes. Lugar: Family Focus Resource & Empowerment Center, 38733 9th St. East, Suite R, Palmdale, 93550, (661) 225-9598.

For Spanish-speaking families in the Antelope Valley with children with developmental disabilities. Meetings are held the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the A.V. Family Focus Resource Center, 38733 9th Street, East, Suite T, Palmdale. Contact: Celia or Elva at (661) 225-9598

Friends of Autism Support Group
For families, relatives, caregivers, and professionals involved with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Meets every 4th Thursday of the month, 10 to 11 a.m. at Family Focus Resource & Empowerment Center's Antelope Valley Office.
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Filipino Support Group
A group for Filipino family members of NLACRC consumers. Meetings are held once a month at NLACRC’s San Fernando Valley office.
Contact: Benjamin at (818) 756-6371

Just 4 Us
A social group for adults with developmental disabilities who are parents, their children and interested others. Meetings are held once a month NLACRC, 15400 Sherman Way, 1st floor conference room.
Contact: Kathryn at (818) 756-6225

NLACRC Self-Advocacy Group
A social support group run by and for adults with developmental disabilities. Meetings are held once a month at St. Michael’s in Van Nuys.
Contact: Kathryn at (818) 756-6225
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Parents of Young Children with Special Needs
Support for parents who are faced with challenges associated with raising young children with special needs. For more information, call (818) 677-6854.

Special Families Support Group
For all families who have children with special needs. Organized by the Family Focus Resource & Empowerment Center, Palmdale. 2009 meeting dates: March 12th, April 9th, May 14th, June 11th.
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Other Training Events
The trainings listed below are for informational purposes and are not meant to serve as an endorsement of the event or the sponsoring agencies.

Independent Living Skills Class for Adults with Disabilities
Organized by the Los Angeles Unified School District Division of Adult and Career Education. At Hughes Education & Career Center, 5607 Capistrano Avenue, Woodland Hills, (818) 999-6396. Subjects include functional reading and math, self-care, communication, basic computer use, community resources and job preparation. Please call for more information.