Families in Schools focus is to ensure student success by building authentic partnerships between families, educators, and system leaders, and through parent-led advocacy. We envision a public education system where parents play a leadership role in their children’s learning and where students, particularly those farthest from opportunity, are set up to succeed in school and in life.
GED & Basic Education at Nickerson Gardens WorkSource
Free adult basic education, ESL classes, GED preparation, and tutoring for public housing residents, including computer skills and work readiness components.
Lynwood Library – Teens
Homework help, digital literacy classes, 3D‑printing demos, and volunteer opportunities.
STAR Tutoring – LA County Library
Free group tutoring for students in Grades 1–6 at selected LA County Library branches to strengthen reading and math skills. Sessions are typically 60 minutes weekly and led by trained tutors.
SERV YMCA – Education Support
Tutoring, enrichment clubs, SAT prep workshops; parent nights each semester.
LAUSD Adult ESL & Literacy (East LA Occupational Center)
Free English as a Second Language (ESL) program with multiple levels, reading/writing support, and pathways to high school diploma or career training.
Mexican American Opportunity Foundation (MAOF)
MAOF provides high-quality, subsidized early education through Head Start and preschool programs. Their Creciendo Juntos initiative also allows parents and community members to become licensed early child care providers in their own neighborhoods. Through its multi-generational approach, MAOF supports whole families, promoting educational stability for young children while empowering parents economically.
SELA Goes to College Initiative
Supports college awareness, mentorship, academic guidance, postsecondary pathways, and access resources for SELA students and families.
Beyond the Bell LAUSD Program
Helps with youth with homework assistance/ tutoring as well as academic support in small group settings, with reading activities. They support students with literacy materials such as library books and specific literacy kits to enhance reading performance. Focuses on youth’s literacy as a primary pillar alongside STEM including visual and performing arts.
Brainfuse Help Now( LA County Library)
Brainfuse HelpNow provides a comprehensive suite of online academic support tools designed for students from kindergarten through higher education, as well as adult learners