EIN: 95-4336420 · Los Angeles, CA
Founded in 1991 by Kathryn Icenhower, Norma Stoker-Mtume, and Xylina Bean, SHIELDS for Families emerged from a pressing need to support infants exposed to drugs during pregnancy. Starting with limited resources in a trailer at the Martin Luther King Jr. medical center, the organization has grown to offer over 30 programs aimed at behavioral health, substance use disorder treatment, vocational training, and child welfare.
SHIELDS for Families is recognized nationally and internationally for its award-winning programs that empower high-risk families in South Los Angeles. By providing a comprehensive continuum of services, the organization helps families overcome challenges and achieve self-sufficiency.
Your donation to SHIELDS for Families supports essential services that empower families facing mental health, substance abuse, and child welfare challenges. Contributions directly improve the well-being of families in South Los Angeles.
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