Welcome to Antelope Valley Partner of Health!!

During the construction of our main building, we have moved to a temporary location at 858 W Jackman St. Lancaster, CA.

If you need resources or services, please call to make an appointment by calling (661) 942-4719 or click here to ensure staff are available to assist you.

**AVPH food pantry is back on a continuous schedule at 858 W. Jackman St, Lancaster, CA 93534. Check our social media and website for the food pantry flyer with 2024 Jan-June dates.**

We appreciate your patience during this time. We will keep you informed of any changes or updates.

Welcome to Antelope Valley Partner of Health!!

Have any questions? (661) 942-4719

Antelope Valley Partners for Health
Address

44226 10th St W, Lancaster, CA 93534

Office Hours
Monday – Sunday 8AM–4PM

Family Support

The Family Support program helps parents/caregivers become better equipped to move their children on a path toward a brighter future. The process of building a healthy home environment so that children will thrive is key to reducing or eliminating the damaging effects of poverty on children and families.

Family Support services include:

-Parenting skills training
-Education support (i.e., tutoring, mentoring)
-Financial literacy education and counseling
-Job readiness support (i.e., interview skills)

Safe Families

Mission Statement: 

Safe families for children (SFFC) is a national family preservation movement committed to keeping children safe and families together. We desire to prevent child abuse and decrease the numbers of children unnecessarily entering the foster care system. SFFC seeks to reframe how families are served and supported when facing challenging and unimaginable circumstances. The goal is to provide a safe alternative for parents and help build a strong, resilient families in the communities. 

When crisis strikes, many of us rely on relatives and friends for support. But for some families, poverty and social isolation mean that they have no support when they need it. Children in these situations often suffer neglect or abuse; some eventually are removed from their home and placed in state custody. *Safe Families for Children provides a chance for parents to get back on their feet before abuse and neglect occur. Parents experiencing a temporary crisis can arrange for their children to stay with families while they address the issues that led to their situation.

Safe families for children temporarily host children and provides family like support to parents through a community of vetted volunteers. Parents voluntary request a hosting and maintain full custody of children. Volunteers are motivated by their compassion, not financial compensation. We want to stand in the gap and provide a safety net for those families facing a crisis in a vacuum and in isolation. Our volunteers are fully vetted and trained to provide support and resources to parents while they get back on their feet. What makes SFFC unique is there are many rules in our circle of support so that everyone can do something!

Host families are screened and approved by SFFC to host children for short periods of time (average length is six weeks, can range from two days to a year). Family friends provide friendship and support to parents or host families through getting together, encouragement, transportation, hot meals, babysitting, Etc. Resource friends give tangible items to family such as groceries or cleaning goods as needed. Family coaches walk alongside parents to help reach their goals and support volunteers while in service. 

 

Who do we serve?

  • Families affected by unemployment, homelessness, substance abuse, mental illness, domestic violence, medical crises 
  • Young moms
  •  Families in need of extended family support

How do we host?

  • Children, newborns through teens (0-18 years)
  • About 70% of children, we serve are less than 6 years old
  • Sometimes, hosting arrangements have been made for teenage mothers and their children

Safe families for children help to build social support systems around families experiencing isolation, loss of employment, homelessness, hospitalization, addiction, illness or depression, domestic violence, aging out of foster care, and many other concerns.

 Founded in 2003 in Chicago, safe families for children SFFC has partnered with hundreds of churches, local community agencies, and volunteer families, as well as government organizations to help with the parents facing crisis to keep children safe and families together. Built on establishing relationships, not a program. Volunteer driven and professional supported. Faith-motivated and family-focused.

Leadership

Mission and Vision

Board of Directors

 

Emotional Wellness

Programs provide counseling and therapy services for youth and adolescents experiencing mental health. Important mental health habits—including coping, resilience and good judgment—help adolescents to achieve overall wellbeing and set the stage for positive mental health in adulthood. Mental health programs are designed to help youth and adolescents maintain a positive and productive lifestyle that promotes meaningful and beneficial relationships and connections to family, peers, and the community both during treatment and after treatment ends.

 

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Maternal and Child Health

Maternal and child health is a priority for AVPH and the Antelope Valley community. The Antelope Valley has some of the highest rates of infant mortality, low birth weight babies, preterm births, teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections in the United States. In fact, these rates are higher than other parts of Los Angeles County! While many factors contribute to this trend (including income level), there are plenty of resources available to help families cultivate an environment that supports healthy pregnancies and children from their first days through adulthood.

 

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Home Visitation Program

The Home Visitation program is a one-on-one visit between the expectant mother and the family support specialist. The visits can be scheduled during pregnancy or after birth, depending on the needs of each family. Visits are typically conducted weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly as determined by the family support work (FSS).

 

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Youth

Provides a broad range of coordinated services for youth who are in foster care, experiencing homelessness or other barriers and need support to finish school, find a job or pursue a career path. Our programs are designed to prepare students to become self-confident, self-sufficient and independent adults.

 

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Workforce Development

Focuses on an individual’s ability to grow their skills and develop the tools they need for business success. In other words, training individuals to be more productive and prosperous in the workplace, which benefits both the employer and the worker.

 

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Family Support

The Family Support program helps parents/caregivers become better equipped to move their children on a path toward a brighter future. The process of building a healthy home environment so that children will thrive is key to reducing or eliminating the damaging effects of poverty on children and families.

 

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Housing

To support the realization of the best quality of life possible for each individual/families, starting with a stable home.

 

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Family Resource Center

The Family Resource Center offer support by helping parents, families, and children locate and use services within their communities. The services can include parent groups, sibling support groups, resource libraries, classes, and play groups. They also can provide referral information for family visitation services, food and clothing banks, and more.

 

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Health Education

To provide educational programming, services, and resources that will enable individuals of the Antelope Valley to play active roles in achieving, protecting, and sustaining health and wellness. HE is dedicated to helping you find the most appropriate health and wellness information and support available. We provide educational workshops, services, and resources.

 

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