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This is Carter! Before we started working with Carter, he was dealing with severe trauma and felt deeply unloved while his foster mom felt unsupported and out of options. (1/3) #GivingTuesday
At Ettie Lee Youth and Family Services, we believe that uplifting young people, strengthening families, and standing up for dignity and equity in our community carries Dr. King’s dream forward every day.
Today, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by recommitting ourselves to building a more just, compassionate world for the youth and families we serve.
Connect with your community: The holidays can feel lonely, especially for those without nearby loved ones, but finding community through groups, activities, and local events can support connection and mental health.
December is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Awareness Month. SAD is a type of depression characterized by a recurring seasonal pattern. Mental health can be difficult to keep track of during the holidays, so here are some tips to help take care of your mental health!
Share happy holiday memories: The holidays can bring grief, but honoring loved ones by acknowledging the loss, focusing on joyful memories, and doing meaningful tributes can include them in a positive, healing way.
This #GivingTuesday, your generosity can change a life. 💙
At Ettie Lee Youth & Family Services, we provide full-time support to youth in the foster system and their families, and your support makes it possible!
🍂 Happy Thanksgiving from Ettie Lee Youth & Family Services!
Today we give thanks for our dedicated staff, generous supporters, and the resilient youth and families we are honored to serve. Wishing everyone a warm and safe holiday. 🦃
Happy #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth! In 2023, The Supreme Court chose to uphold the ruling on The Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). We believe in this act's importance in preserving Native Culture and Native Family Tradition for generations to come. 💙
🎪 Our group home boys had an unforgettable day at Circus Vargas!
“2 of the boys had never been to a circus; they were so amazed. The entertainers even picked two of our boys to participate in a magic trick! They loved it and can’t wait to go again,” shared our Program Manager.
No one in our community should go hungry. If the federal shutdown has impacted your access to food, the LA Food Bank can help. Visit https://t.co/Hn95ZZALfN to find free food resources today. 🌽🍇🥙
Happy Halloween from your friends at Ettie Lee Youth and Family Services 🎃👻 Check out the photo of our staff's costume contest! And congrats to our winners, Sydney, Merriah, and Leiloni!
The 11th Annual “Step Into Success” Job Fair is happening on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, from 10 AM -1 PM at the Hawthorne Memorial Center!
This is a great opportunity for job seekers in our community to connect with local employers!
🔗 Register here: https://t.co/dO2aGXU39q