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Introducing The Oaks: A New Transitional Housing Facility for LA Youth

April 11, 2025 • Elise Roberts
We’re thrilled to share an exciting development at The Village Family Services: the upcoming opening of The Oaks, a new transitional housing facility nestled in the heart of Los Angeles’s San Fernando Valley. Scheduled to open in Fall 2025, this 26-room, 38-bed facility is designed to support transition-age [...]
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Celebrating Social Work Month: Honoring Natali’s Impact at The Village

March 27, 2025 • Elise Roberts • Staff Spotlight
For our final installment of our series spotlighting our incredible social workers this National Social Work Month, we’d like to introduce you to Natali. Recognized by her peers and supervisors as someone who is incredibly strong and always goes above and beyond, Natali is one of our many [...]
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Every Youth Counts: The Village Family Services Leads Efforts in the Annual LA Youth Count

March 14, 2025 • Elise Roberts • Events with The Village
Each year, thousands of young people across Los Angeles experience homelessness. At The Village Family Services, we envision a day when that number is zero. In the meantime, we need to understand the scope and nature of this crisis. This February, we were proud to participate in the [...]
Celebrating Social Work Month: Paola Jordan's 15 Years of Transforming Lives at The Village
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Celebrating Social Work Month: 15 Years of Compassion and Action with Paola Jordan

March 12, 2025 • Elise Roberts • Staff Spotlight
For over 15 years, Paola Jordan has dedicated her career to supporting children in foster care. As an Intensive Services Foster Care (ISFC) Social Worker at The Village, she works closely with youth who have experienced significant trauma, ensuring they receive the care and stability they need to [...]
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Celebrating Social Work Month: A Conversation with Jasmin Chacaltana, Lead Social Worker at The Village Family Services

March 7, 2025 • Elise Roberts • Staff Spotlight
March is National Social Work Month, a time to recognize the dedication and impact of social workers who advocate for the well-being of children and families. At The Village Family Services, our social workers play a critical role in ensuring that children in foster care receive the support, [...]
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The Village Family Services is proud to announce the promotion of Deborah Hoffman, PsyD to Chief Program Officer!

March 4, 2025 • Elise Roberts • Staff Spotlight
A dedicated leader and clinical psychologist, Deborah has been an integral part of our agency for over 12 years, ensuring that the individuals and families we serve receive compassionate, trauma-informed, and evidence-based care. Her expertise in crisis intervention, child development, trauma, and program integrity has shaped the services [...]
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Five ways you can help unhoused youth in the new year and beyond

December 31, 2024 • The Village
On a single walk or drive around Los Angeles, it’s visibly evident that unhoused people need our support  – especially our youngest, most vulnerable neighbors. Every night, thousands of young people in our area face the uncertainty and challenges of not having a stable place to call home. [...]
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Meet Our Team: Cesar Guijarro, Associate Mental Health Therapist

November 14, 2024 • The Village • Staff Spotlight
The Village Family Services is excited to welcome Cesar Guijarro to our Drop-In Center team. As an Associate Mental Health Therapist, Cesar joined us in May 2024 and has already made a significant impact in supporting transitional-age youth (16-24) experiencing homelessness. “It’s important for our youth to know [...]
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Inspired to Action: Reflections on the United to End Youth Homelessness Summit

November 6, 2024 • The Village • Events with The Village
The Village Family Services proudly hosted its first summit on October 30th, bringing together over 150 service providers, advocates, government officials, young people and supporters. “Summit 2024: Strategies For Unhoused Youth” was more than just a successful gathering; it was a collective call to action. For those who [...]
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Village Family Services Senior Director Appointed to Inaugural LA County LGBTQ+ Commission

November 4, 2024 • The Village • Staff Spotlight
The Village Family Services (TVFS) is proud to announce that Alejandro Soria, our Senior Director of Outpatient Mental Health, has been appointed by LA County Board Supervisors Chair Lindsey P. Horvath to serve on the county’s first-ever LGBTQ+ Commission. This historic appointment recognizes Alejandro’s decades of dedicated service [...]