Friday, March 12, 2010
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Support

Five Acres has served vulnerable children and families since 1888. We provide family-centered support services on campus and through outreach programs in homes, at schools and in off-site offices.
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Protect
  Five Acres cares for and protects the innocent and vulnerable through intervention and counseling, anger management and parenting classes and our domestic violence program.
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Treatment
Five Acres helps children and families heal and thrive. Treatment is personalized and may utilize or combine assessment services, individual, family or group counseling, an individualized education plan (IEP) and an array of other services and mental health therapies.
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Education

Various educational needs are met through our therapeutic school, tutoring and school-based services, scholarship fund, parent support groups and independent living program.
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Advocate
Five Acres advocates for children and families for services, patient rights, access to treatment, standards of care, community awareness and understanding.
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Strengthen Five Acres strengthens individuals and families by building on the strengths of the individual, family and community.
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Provide Homes
Every child deserves security and a loving home. Five Acres works to secure permanent homes through family preservation, family finding, fostering and adoption.
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Mentor Our education and special-friend mentors build trust and act as guides on the path to stability and independence.
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Empower
Five Acres empowers individuals and families through effective collaboration, innovation and partnerships.
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Excellence
Five Acres strives for the highest standards of quality and excellence in services, cultural competence, professionalism, leadership and ethics. We meet or exceed standards of care through research, self-evaluation, advancement and dedication.
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Funding

PUBLIC

Child Abuse Prevention, Intervention and Treatment
Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services
Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health
Pasadena Unified School District Special Education
State Department of Agriculture School Lunch Program

PRIVATE
Foundations
Corporations
Individual
Support Groups
Service Clubs and Organizations
Workplace Campaigns and Employee United Way Giving Campaigns

Federal Tax ID #95-1647810

Private contributions are needed for special medical and dental needs, outings and activities, holiday and birthday gifts, college tuition, books and fees, summer camp, and capital projects.


 

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Five Acres - The Boys' and Girls' Aid Society of Los Angeles County
760 W Mountain View St. • Altadena • CA • 91001
(626) 798-6793