-The Family program: provides for parenting classes taught by a Parent Educator and a Family Counselor. Topics vary from access to health care for all family members, eligibility for social benefits and housing, to school preparedness and disease prevention (see samples below). Sessions can be tailored to the specific needs of each African community. 

Assistance with filing applications for benefits is also provided.

-Community Education and Training by various city professionals on Family health, child welfare, immigration, etc… Educational tools can be translated in diverse languages to fit the needs of the various African communities (Amharic, Lingala, French, Swahili, Bemba, Tigrina and more) and events come in the form of educational workshops.

-The African Working Group: representatives of several African associations in and around Los Angeles County are working at forming one united voice for the African ethnic communities. Events organized by the Working Group include women's forums, leaders' meetings and African Socials during which issues to be addressed are discussed.

Call 1(213) 637 1450 or email the Program Coordinator  at ainfo@acrcintl.org for enquiries on topics, classes/ workshops schedule and curriculum.

 

Access or Print some of our Parenting Resources

Health Management in America: How to Keep your Family Healthy

Appendix: Healthcare Plan Resources

Living in California: How to Prepare for a Natural Disaster?

Nutrition: How to Eat Well?

Education in America: How to prepare Yourself and Your Children?

Raising Children in America: Basic Rules