"Caring for Kids Since 1972"
Welcome!
The Children's Collective, Inc. is a private non-profit California company that has been serving children, youth, and families in South Los Angeles since 1972.
Our mission is to provide high quality, comprehensive, educational and supportive services to children and their families.
We serve more than 4,000 children, youth, and their families at 18 locations in South Los Angeles. Fees are based on family income ~ most families qualify for free services. We serve:
Children ages 1 month to 17 years
Children with special needs
Sexually active and parenting teens
Children of teen parents
Children in protective services
Children with limited English
Low income families
Welfare-to-Work population
We provide:
Childcare
Preschool and Aftercare programs
Adolescent pregnancy prevention and responsible parenting
Child and family advocacy
Case managed family support services
Employment training for childcare careers