COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE
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COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE
COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE for Families/Caregivers of Children Ages 0-5 Serving the communities of: La Mirada East La Mirada North Whittier South Whittier Funded by First 5 LA. Revised Nov 2015 INTRODUCTION Choose Health LA Kids is a partnership between the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and 20 funded agencies throughout LA County working towards reducing childhood obesity among children ages 0-5. Funded by First 5 LA, Choose Health LA Kids’ funded agencies are engaging the community through a variety of activities including grocery store tours, food demonstrations, parent education, and linking community resources to families with children ages 0-5. WHAT YOU WILL FIND The Community Resource Guide for Families/Caregivers of Children Ages 0-5 is a comprehensive publication focusing on Los Angeles County. The Guide is divided into five sections: First 5 LA Resources Nutrition and Healthy Lifestyle Resources Physical Activity Resources Free/Low-Cost Resources for Pregnant/Post-Partum Women Social and Health Services Resources TABLE OF CONTENTS First 5 LA Resources ________________________________________________________________________________________________________pg 3 Perinatal and Parent Support Early Care and Education Health Coverage and 211 LA County Vision Nutrition and Healthy Lifestyle Resources _______________________________________________________________________________pg 5 Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Food Bank/Service Program CalFresh Community Gardens Farmers’ Markets Grocery Store Tours/Food Demos Farm Basket Program Choose Health LA Restaurants Physical Activity Resources ________________________________________________________________________________________________pg 8 Parks/Recreation Centers Walking/Hiking Trails Community Pools YMCA/YWCA & Other Gyms Track/Tennis Courts Sports Leagues for 0-5 Bike Paths Free/Low-Cost Resources for Pregnant/Post-Partum Women _______________________________________________________ pg 13 Breastfeeding Support Parent/Caregiver Support Groups Baby-Friendly Hospitals Healthy Families America Social and Health Services Resources __________________________________________________________________________________ pg 15 Information Helpline for LA County Free/Low-Cost Mental Health Care Free Health Coverage Program Substance Use Treatment Low-Cost Dental Services Community Assistance Programs Free/Low-Cost Family Planning Housing Prenatal and Primary/Urgent Care Choose Health LA Child Care Funded by First 5 LA. 2 First 5 LA Resources 3 FIRST 5 LA RESOURCES La Mirada Library Information: 562-943-2277 http://www.colapublib.org/libs/lamirada/ind ex.php Hours: T/W/Th 10-8 F/S 12-5 Location: 13800 La Mirada Blvd., La Mirada 90638 PERINATAL AND PARENT SUPPORT Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) SPIRITT Family Services Information: 855-714-8800 Website: http://www.spiritt.org/ Hours: M-F 9am-5pm Location: 8000 Painter Ave, Whittier 90602 VISION HEALTH COVERAGE AND 211 LA COUNTY UCLA Mobile Eye Clinic Information: 310-825-2195 Website: http://jsei.org/About/about_comm_eyeclinic .htm Hours: Contact for more information Location: Contact for more for information 211 LA County Telephone: Dial 2-1-1 Website: https://www.211la.org Hours: available 24/7 Languages: Hearing-impaired, English, Spanish, and 140 other languages interpreted Cost/Insurance: Free for those who qualify Description: confidential referrals to services Wellness Center Whittier Public Health Center Information: 592-464-5350 Website: http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/chs/spa7/in dex.htm Hours: call for information Location: 7643 S. Painter Ave, Whittier 90602 EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION Sorensen Library Information: 562-695-3979 http://www.colapublib.org/libs/sorensen/ind ex.php Hours: M/T 11-8 W/Th 11-6 F/S 11-5 Location: 6934 Broadway Ave., Whittier 90606 4 Nutrition and Healthy Lifestyle Resources 5 NUTRITION AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLE RESOURCES Location: 10925 Valley Home Ave, Whittier 90603 Women, Infants, Children (WIC) Registration: (888) 278-6455 Website: http://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/wicwor ks/Pages/default.aspx Food Bank/Service Program Neighbors Helping Neighbors Information: 562-777-2475 Meals Served: Tue, Wed, Thurs Services: Meals Hours: 10am-2pm Cost: free Location: 13935 Telegraph Rd, Whittier 90604 Services: Provides breastfeeding support, nutrition education and food for children 0-5 and pregnant/breastfeeding women. Cost/Insurance: Free for those who qualify. Hours: 8am-5pm Languages: Eng., Span. Locations: 8842 E. Whittier Bl, Pico Rivera 90660 14539 Telegraph Rd., La Mirada 90638 St. Matthias Episcopal Information: 562-698-9711 Meals Served: daily Services: Meals Hours: 3pm-4pm Cost: free Location: 7056 Washington Ave, Whittier 90602 CalFresh Website: http://dpss.lacounty.gov/dpss/calfresh/ Services: CalFresh, Cal works, Medi-Cal Uptown Whittier Farmers’ Market Los Nietos Park Senior Center Information: 562-696-2662 Hours: Fri 8am-1pm Payment: EBT/CalFresh accepted Location: 13018 Philadelphia St., Whittier 90601 Information: 562-699-9898 Meals Served: Every Thursday & Friday Services: Meals, emergency food dist. Hours: Thurs 11-2pm, Fri 9-1:30, 2:30-4pm Cost: free Location: 11640 E. Slauson Ave, Whittier 90601 La Mirada Community Garden Information: 562-943-7277 Description: community garden Hours: Sunrise to sunset Cost: call for information Location: 13518 Biola Ave, La Mirada 90638 Interfaith Food Center Information: 562-903-1478 Meals Served: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri Services: Groceries Hours: 8:30am-12pm closed 10am-10:30am Cost: free Location: 11819 Burke St., Santa Fe Springs 90670 Farm Basket Programs Whittier Backyard Farms Information: 562-646-6808 Services: Community Supported Agriculture Pick-up a Box of Fresh Produce Thurs at Local Fixture Hours: 4pm – 6:30pm Location: 6728 Bright Ave, Whittier 90601 Sundays at St Stephen’s Church Hours: 4pm – 6:30pm 6 Grace Evangelical Free Church Information: 562-943-3793 Meals Served: Mon, Tues, Thurs, and Fri. Services: Groceries Hours: Fri. 4pm-6pm Cost: free Location: 12717 S. Santa Gertrudes Ave, La Mirada 90638 Name: Subway Information: 562-562-9060 Cuisine: Subs – Fresh Fit Kids menu Cost: $ Website: http://www.subway.com/storelocator/de fault.aspx Hours: 7am-10pm GROCERY STORE TOURS/FOOD DEMONSTRATIONS Locations: 15076 Rosecrans Ave., La Mirada 90638 LAUP Information: 213-416-1395 15751 Imperial Hwy., La Mirada 90638 Grocery store tours teach families how to shop healthier; food demonstrations show families how to prepare delicious and healthy snacks and meals at home. 13391 Beach Blvd., La Mirada 90638 14356 Telegraph Rd., Whittier 90604 16228 Whittier Blvd., Whittier 90603 See the last page of this Community Resource Guide for more information about LAUP. 13345 Telegraph Rd Ste A, Whittier 90605 7920 Norwalk Blvd., Whittier 90606 11747 Whittier Blvd Unit D, Whittier 90601 CHOOSE HEALTH LA RESTAURANTS 7201 Greenleaf Ave Ste F, Whittier 90602 To locate Choose Health LA Restaurants in your community please visit: 5416 Norwalk Blvd Ste B7, Whittier 90601 http://www.choosehealthla.com/eathealthy/restaurants/ 15030 Whittier Blvd Ste 104, Whittier 90603 Price range is approximate cost per person for a meal including one drink, tax, and tip $ ............ Under $10 $$ .......... $11-$30 $$$ ....... $31-$60 $$$$ ..... Above $61 12548 Washington Blvd Ste 108, Whittier 90602 8330 Painter Ave Unit C-2, Whittier 90602 Restaurants Name: Cabo Taco Baja Grill Information: 714-739-1610 Cuisine: Fresh Mexican food-Kids menu Cost: $ Website: http://cabotacobajagrill.com/ Hours: Tues-Sat 11-9pm, Sun-Mon 11-8pm Locations: In the La Mirada Theatre Center 15294 Rosecrans Ave., La Mirada, Ca 90601. 7 Physical Activity Resources 8 PHYSICAL ACTIVITY RESOURCES Sports Leagues: yes Registration: 562-943-7277 Cost: varies Location: Alicante Rd & Adelfa Dr, La Mirada 90638 PARKS/RECREATION CENTERS Whittier Recreation Center Telephone: 562-567-9999 Website: www.cityofwhittier.org Hours: 8am-5pm Indoor Facilities: yes Outdoor Facilities: pool Walk/Jog Facilities: yes Accessibility: yes Lights After Dark: yes Classes: yes Sports Leagues: yes Registration: yes Cost: $50 Whittier residents, $55 unincorporated resident Location: 13230 Penn St, Whittier 90602 Adventure Park Telephone: 562-698-7645 Website: www.cityofwhittier.org Hours: Dawn-Dusk Indoor Facilities: futsal & martial arts Outdoor Facilities: Basketball, baseball, & play areas Walk/Jog Facilities: no Accessibility: yes Lights After Dark: yes Classes: yes Sports Leagues: yes Registration: yes Cost: low-cost Location: 10130 S. Gunn Ave, Whittier 90605 *Dog friendly: yes La Mirada Resource Center Telephone: 562-943-7277 Website: www.cityoflamirada.org Hours: M, Th 7:30am-9pm Fri. 7:30am-8pm Sat. 8am-4pm Indoor Facilities: yes Outdoor Facilities: no, connects to La Mirada Regional Park Walk/Jog Facilities: no Accessibility: yes Lights After Dark: yes Classes: yes Sports Leagues: yes Registration: yes Cost: varies Location: 13710 La Mirada Bl, La Mirada 90638 Amigo Park Telephone: 562-908-4702 Website: www.cityofwhittier.org Hours: Dawn-Dusk Indoor Facilities: yes Outdoor Facilities: Play areas Walk/Jog Facilities: yes Accessibility: yes Lights After Dark: yes Classes: yes Sports Leagues: yes Registration: yes Cost: cost varies Location: 5700 S. Juarez Ave, Whittier 90606 *Dog friendly: yes La Mirada Regional Park Telephone: 800-404-5888 Website: www.cityoflamirada.org Hours: Sunrise to sunset Indoor facilities: no Outdoor facilities: play area, tennis & basketball courts, handball Walk/Jog Facilities: no Accessibility: no Lights After Dark: yes Classes: yes Sorensen Park Telephone: 562-908-7763 Hours: Dawn-Dusk Indoor Facilities: yes Outdoor Facilities: Basketball, baseball, & play areas Walk/Jog Facilities: no Accessibility: yes Lights after Dark: no 9 Classes: yes Sports Leagues: yes Registration: 562-908-7763 Cost: low cost Location: 11419 Rosehedge Dr, Whittier 90606 *Dog friendly: yes TRACK OR TENNIS COURTS Gardenhill Park Hours: varies Description: Tennis courts Lights After Dark: yes Cost: low cost Location: 14435 Gardenhill Dr, La Mirada 90606 Gardenhill Park Telephone: 562-941-6621 Website: www.cityoflamirada.org Hours: 8-5pm Indoor Facilities: yes Outdoor Facilities: amphitheater, play area, tennis & basketball courts, volleyball Walk/Jog Facilities: yes Accessibility: yes Lights After Dark: yes Classes: Tiny tots-fee per Parks & Rec Sports Leagues: yes Registration: yes Cost: Facilities free Location: 14435 Gardenhill Dr, La Mirada 90638 *Dog friendly: yes Palm Park Hours: varies Description: Tennis classes Lights After Dark: yes Cost: low cost Location: 5703 Palm Ave, Whittier 90606 BIKE PATHS Greenway Trail Website: www.cityofwhittier.org Hours: 24 hrs. Descriptions: Bike & walk way Lights After Dark: no Cost: free Location: 5703 Palm Ave, Whittier 90606 COMMUNITY POOLS Palm Park Aquatic Center La Miranda Creek Bike Path Telephone: 562-908-3666 Website: www.cityofwhittier.org Hours: MWF 6-7:30am, M-Sat 11:30-1pm, Classes: yes, Pre-school swim lessons M-F 3:30-5pm Registration: 562-908-3666 Cost: $3/lap swim Whittier residents Location: 5703 Palm Ave, Whittier 90601 Website: www.cityoflamirada.org Hours: Sunrise to sunset Descriptions: Bike Path Lights After Dark: yes Cost: free Location: 12021 Santa Gertrudes Ave, La Mirada 90638 Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatic Center WALKING/HIKING TRAILS Hellman Wilderness Park Telephone: 562-902-3191 Website: http://www.splashlamirada.com/ Hours: M-F 12-5pm Description: lap pool, Rec. pool Classes: yes- call for schedule Registration: 562-902-3191 Cost: Adults $3, Child $2 Location: 13806 La Mirada Bl, La Mirada 90638 Website: www.cityofwhittier.org Hours: Sunrise-sunset Descriptions: wilderness area Lights After Dark: no Cost: free Location: 5700 Greenleaf Ave, Whittier 90606 10 Sports Leagues: yes Registration: yes Cost: Adults $35/yr Family $120/yr U17 $30/yr Day $5 Location: 15105 Alicante Rd, La Mirada 90638 YMCA/YWCAS AND OTHER GYMS Uptown Whittier YMCA: Telephone: 562-907-6390 Website: www.ymca.org Hours: M-Th 5am-10:30pm Fri. 5am-10pm Sat. 6am-5pm Sun. 10am-4pm Child Care: yes Facilities: weights, racquetball, basketball, pool, spa, therapy pool Classes: yes Sports Leagues: no Registration: 562-907-6390 Cost: Summer family $287/4mo. Single family $230/4mo. Easy Pay/scholarship Location: 12510 E. Hadley St, Whittier 90601 Transportation: yes for afterschool programs SPORTS LEAGUES FOR 0-5 AYSO Youth Soccer League Name for 0-5 Ages: 4-5 Description: soccer league Registration: http://www.ayso75.org/REGISTRATION.h tml Cost: $100 Format Schedule: Aug-Nov Whittier Little League East Whittier YMCA: Ages: 4-7 Description: T-ball Registration: 562-477-6987 Cost: $50 Format Schedule: Spring season Telephone: 562-943-7241 Website: www.ymca.org Hours: M-F 5am-9pm Sat. 6am-4pm Sun. closed Child Care: yes Facilities: weights, racquetball, basketball, pool, spa, therapy pool Classes: yes Sports Leagues: no Registration: 562-943-7241 Cost: Summer family $287/4mo. Single family $230/4mo. Easy Pay/scholarship Location: 15740 E. Starbuck St, Whittier 90603 La Mirada Soccer League Ages: 4-6 Description: soccer league Registration: www.lamiradasoccer.org Cost: $135 Format Schedule: Aug-Nov La Mirada Gymnasium Telephone: 562-902-2938 Website: www.cityoflamirada.org Hours: M,T,W,Th 2pm-11pm T.Th 6:30am-9am Fri 2pm-9pm Sat. 6:30am-5pm Sun. 12pm to 4pm Child Care: no Facilities: soccer, basketball, volleyball, badminton, fitness room Classes: yes 11 Free/Low-Cost Resources for Pregnant/Post-Partum Women 12 FREE/LOW-COST RESOURCES FOR PREGNANT/POST-PARTUM WOMEN Breastfeeding Classes BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT Appointments: none required Website: http://www.pihhealth.org/services/wome ns-health/pregnancy-birth/ Cost/Insurance: free Referral: None required Hours: call for information Languages: English Location: 12401 Washington Bl, Whittier 90602 Breastfeeding Resource Directory Website: http://breastfeedla.org/resourcedirectory/ La Leche League Helpline (available 24/7) 877-4-LALECHE (877-452-5324) http://breastfeedinghelpline.com WIC Breastfeeding Helpline PIH Breastfeeding Support Groups Telephone: 888-278-6455 Cost: Free Hours: M,T,Th,F 8:30am-6pm W 9:30am-7:30pm Languages: English, Spanish, others available Description: Breastfeeding help Description: Breastfeeding support, women only General Information: 562-698-5440 Registration: 562-698-0811 Website: www.pihhealth.org Cost/Insurance: Free Hours: Wed. 10am-11:30am Languages: English Location: 12401 Washington Bl, Whittier 90602 WIC Breastfeeding Support: Registration: 888-278-6475 Website: www.wicprograms.org Cost/Insurance: Free for those who qualify Classes: yes Hours: call for information Languages: English, Spanish Locations: 8842 E. Whittier Bl., Pico Rivera 90660 14539 Telegraph Rd., La Mirada 90638 Breastfeeding Support Groups St. Andrews Lutheran Church Description: La Leche meetings General Information: 877-452-5324 Registration: 877-452-5324 Website: www.lalecheleague.org Cost/Insurance: free Hours: 2nd Tues. of Month Languages: English Location: 11345 Miller Rd, Whittier 90604 Breastfeeding Clinic-WIC Centers Appointments: 888-278-6475 Website: www.wicprograms.org Cost/Insurance: Free or sliding-scale Referral: None required Services: breastfeeding, WIC Classes: yes Hours: Call for information Languages: English, Spanish PARENT/CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS For immediate help: National Perinatal & Postpartum Depression Hotline (available 24/7) 800-773-6667 or 800-PPD-MOMS 13 Social and Health Services Resources 14 SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES RESOURCES INFORMATION HELPLINE FOR LA COUNTY: 211 LA COUNTY LOW-COST DENTAL SERVICES Private and Public Free/Low-Cost Dental Clinics: http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/ohp/ppplistings. htm Telephone: Dial 2-1-1 Online Directory: https://www.211la.org/ Cost: Free Hours: available 24/7 Languages: Hearing-impaired, English, Spanish, and 140 other languages interpreted Cost/Insurance: Free for those who qualify Description: confidential referrals to services Friends of the Family Appointments: 562-690-0400 Website: www.fofhealthcenter.org Ages: All Languages: English, Spanish, others available Cost/Insurance: Denti-Cal, sliding scale Description: Dental & medical services Location: 501 S. Idaho St, La Habra 90631 *Enroll in Covered CA: yes FREE HEALTH COVERAGE PROGRAM The Gary Center Include sites where residents can sign-up for Medi-Cal and Covered California Appointments: 562-691-3263 ext. 126 Website: www.thegarycenter.org Ages: All Languages: E, Sp. Cost/Insurance: Low cost Description: Dental & orthodontics Location: 341 S. Hillcrest St, La Habra 90631 Whittier Public Health Center Appointments (562) 464-5350 Website: http://publichealth.lacounty.gov Cost/Insurance: Free or sliding-scale Referral: None required Hours: Weekdays 8am-5pm Thu 8am-8pm Languages: English, Spanish Interpretation by tel. available for other languages Services: Immunizations, TB & STD testing and treatment Location: 7643 Painter Ave, Whittier 90602 *Enroll in Covered CA: yes FREE/LOW-COST FAMILY PLANNING Planned Parenthood/Whittier Health Center Appointments: 800-576-5544 Website: http://www.plannedparenthood.org/healt h-center Cost/Insurance: Free or sliding-scale Referral: None required Hours: call for information Languages: English, Spanish. Interpretation by tel. Services: Birth control/family planning, HIV & STD testing, abortion, pregnancy testing, women & men health services, vaccines Classes: yes Location: 7655 Greenleaf Ave, Whittier 90602 Find a family planning clinic near you: Website: http://www.hhs.gov/opa/ Español: http://www.hhs.gov/opa/espanol/index.html Whittier Community Resource Center Appointment: (562) 946-2425 Website: www.lacdc.org Cost: Free or low-cost for Whittier residents Hours: varies depending on service Languages: English, Spanish Services: Medi-Cal services *Enroll in Covered CA: yes Location: 10750 Laurel Ave. Whittier 90605 15 PRENATAL AND PRIMARY/URGENT CARE SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT Quit Smoking Support – California Smokers’ Helpline Find a medical or dental clinic care near you: English: 800-NO-BUTTS (800-662-8887) Spanish: 800-45-NO-FUME (800-456-6386) Deaf and Hard of Hearing: 800-933-4TDD (800-933-4833) Ask for: Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Korean Web: http://californiasmokershelpline.org or Los Angeles County http://www.laquits.com Cost: Free LA County Department of Health Services Clinics/Urgent Care: http://dhs.lacounty.gov/wps/portal/dhs/loca tions/ U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration Federally-Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) http://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/help/ Community Clinic Association of LA County http://ccalac.org – “Find a Clinic” tab Drug and Alcohol Use Treatment Treatment Referrals: 800-564-6600 http://www.publichealth.lacounty.gov/sapc/ Planned Parenthood Whittier Health Center Telephone: 562-941-9110 Hours: 8:30am-5pm Costs: Low Cost Languages: E, Sp. Services: Pregnancy testing, Well-woman checks Location: 7655 Greenleaf Ave, Whittier 90602 Whittier Public Health Center Appointment: 592-464-5350 Website: http://www.publichealth.lacounty.gov/sapc/ Cost: Free & Low cost Hours: call for information Location: 7643 S. Painter Ave, Whittier 90602 FREE/LOW-COST MENTAL HEALTH CARE SPIRITT Family Services Appointment: 562-903-7000 Website: http://www.spiritt.org/ Cost: free if eligible Hours: M-F 9am-5pm Services: substance abuse, counseling, domestic violence, classes, support group Location: 8000 Painter Ave, Whittier 90602 For immediate help: National Perinatal & Postpartum Depression Hotline (available 24/7) 800-773-6667 or 800-PPD-MOMS Find a clinic or urgent care center: LA County ACCESS Center Helpline 800-854-7771 (available 24/7) http://dmh.lacounty.gov/wps/portal/dmh Intercommunity Child Guidance Clinic Information: 562-692-0383 Ages: Child, youth Location: 10155 Colima Rd, Whittier 90603 16 Location: 13841 Christine Dr., Whittier 90605 COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS Plaza Aeolian Tel: 562-692-4213 Location: 11600 Aeolian St., Whittier 90606 Women, Infants, Children (WIC) Registration: 888-278-6455 Website: www.wicprogram.org Services: Provides breastfeeding support, nutrition education and food for children 0-5 and pregnant/breastfeeding women. Cost/Insurance: Free for those who qualify. Hours: 8-5pm Transportation: no Languages: English, Spanish & other Locations: 8842 E. Whittier Bl, Whittier 90660 14539 Telegraph Rd, La Mirada 90638 Plaza E Whittier Tel: 562-907-1840 Location: 9951 Mills Ave., Whittier 90604 Plaza Greenleaf Tel: 562-693-2151 Location: 6355 Greenleaf Ave., Whittier 90601 Plaza Lincoln Tel: 562-945-3264 Location: 12620 Broadway Ave., Whittier 90601 CalFresh Website: http://dpss.lacounty.gov/ Services: CalFresh, CalWORKs, Medi-Cal Plaza Magnolia Tel: 562-945-3264 Location: 11700 Pilgrim Wy., Whittier 90601 HOUSING LA County Housing Authority – Sec 8 Plaza Trinity Tel: 562-941-0244 Location: 13118 Rainier St., Whittier 90605 Information: (562) 347-4663 Services: Rental housing for eligible lowincome families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities Plaza W Whittier Tel: 562-695-1070 Location: 6411 Norwalk Bl., Whittier 90606 CHOOSE HEALTH LA CHILD CARE Plaza Washington Tel: 562-699-1026 Location: 7804 Thornlake Ave., Whittier 90605 Choose Health LA Child Care (CHLA Child Care) General Information: CHLA Child Care supports the healthy growth and development of children by improving the nutrition and physical environment of child care settings. CHLA Child Care works with child care providers, events for parents and children, and information and tools for all. For more information, contact: 1-888-92-CHILD or visit http://www.ccala.net Plymouth Christian Preschool Tel: 562-695-0745 Location: 12058 Beverly Bl., Whittier 90601 Shepherd Center Tel: 562-693-8969 Location: 15215 Janine Dr., Whittier 90605 Trinity Lutheran Tel: 562-699-7431 Location: 11716 Floral Dr., Whittier 90601 Hadley School Tel: 562-699-0539 Location: 11703 Hadley St Whittier 90601 Mulberry Tree Preschool Tel: 562-696-5114 Whittier Friends School Tel: 562-945-1654 Location: 6726 Washington, Whittier 90601 17 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS This Community Resource Guide was developed for you by: Children who attend quality preschools are more likely to graduate from high school, earn higher incomes, and be proficient in math and reading by 3rd grade. LAUP is a nonprofit organization providing access to quality preschool to 4 year olds in Los Angeles County at little to no cost, regardless of income. Each year, we help over 10,000 children from various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds receive an outstanding early education experience focused on academic knowledge, lifestyle, and health, creating a solid foundation for growth and development. To learn more and find an LAUP-rated preschool near you, visit www.laup.net. 18