FamilySource Centers are one-stop facilities where low and moderate income families can access tools to achieve self-sufficiency. NEW operates two FamilySource Centers and provides services at one additional center as part of the City of Los Angeles FamilySource System.
NEW’s FamilySource Center – Canoga ParkNEW’s Dennis P. Zine Community Center
21400 Saticoy St., 2nd Floor
Canoga Park, CA 91304
Tel: (818) 887-3872
Fax: (818) 887-3876
NEW’s FamilySource Center – South Valley
6931 Van Nuys Blvd., Suite 201
Van Nuys, CA 91406
Tel: (818) 786-4098
FamilySource Center – Westlake
Central City Neighborhood Partners
501 S. Bixel St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Tel: (213) 482-8618
Fax: (213) 241-0909
About Family Source Centers
FamilySource Centers are located in some of the most impoverished areas of the city in order to assist and support residents in their local neighborhoods. NEW works with several additional partner agencies to deliver integrated social services to eligible families. The main goals of the FSC program are for families to increase their income and for youth to increase their academic performance. The FamilySource System completed its first full year of program implementation in 2011. To read about its accomplishments, download Highlights of FamilySource Center Accomplishments for Program Year 2010-11.Each family who comes to the FamilySource Center is assisted by an English/Spanish bilingual staff person who personally assesses what the family needs, how they prefer to receive assistance, and their eligibility for public benefits. They also verify the family income in order to provide service referrals. The referrals may be to the FamilySource Center partners, government agencies or community-based non-profit organizations.
Services Provided
FamilySource Centers offers a variety of educational services including:
FamilySource Centers offers a variety of educational services including:
| Pre-Employment and Employment Support | Financial Literacy |
| Child Care Referral | Multi-benefit Screening |
| Computer Classes and free internet access | Recreational and Cultural Activities |
| Parenting Classes | Youth Tutoring, Mentoring and Leadership |
| Services to the Disabled | Tax Preparation Assistance |
| College Information and Access | Legal Services |
Emergency Centers
In the event of a state or federally declared disaster, FamilySource Centers are the city's designated emergency centers, and will be open to assist local residents with information and services in the event of a disaster.
Community Centers
FamilySource Centers are also available for community meetings, special events and volunteer opportunities. Please contact specific centers for schedule of services, programs and events.
Partner Agencies
El Centro De Amistad
Independent Living Center of Southern California
Neighborhood Legal Services
Communities in School
There are 21 FamilySource Center locations throughout the city of Los Angeles. For a full list of locations, please visit the website of the Los Angeles' Community Development Department.
