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Community Support Services South LA
CRCD is a comprehensive community development organization that provides workforce development, education, housing, and support services to youth and families in South LA. Their youth programs serve over 8,300 individuals with job training, educational opportunities including high school diplomas and college credits, and career placement services. Transition-age youth (ages 16-24) receive specialized support including housing assistance, job readiness training, and connections to employment opportunities. CRCD focuses on breaking cycles of poverty by providing youth with the skills, education, and resources needed to achieve economic mobility and self-sufficiency.
Target Age Group: Youth and transition-age youth (16-24); also serves adults and families
Cost and Accessibility: Free services
Hours of Operation: Varies by program and location Ruth’s Place Homeless Youth Drop-in Center/Homeless Youth Coordinated Entry System (SPA 6) Monday-Friday:9am-5pm
Notes on Youth Friendliness: Bilingual (Spanish/English), culturally responsive, trauma-informed services, serves justice-involved youth, provides comprehensive wrap-around support including housing assistance, strong community ties
2510, South Central Avenue, Historic South-Central, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, 90011, United States