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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 [...]
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Welcoming our Newest Villagers

October 7, 2024 • The Village • Staff Spotlight
At Village Family Services, our strength lies in the individuals who bring their expertise and dedication to our mission every day. We’re pleased to introduce three new professionals who have recently joined our Village family, each bringing unique perspectives to enhance our services and support for the community. [...]
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New at The Village: The Blues Program – Building Emotional Resilience in High-Risk Youth

September 26, 2024 • The Village • Program Spotlight
Thanks to generous funding from the Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission, The Village Family Services is proud to introduce the Blues Program, a groundbreaking initiative targeting high-risk youth grappling with elevated levels of stress, anxiety, and depression. These challenges are often byproducts of housing insecurity, family [...]
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The Village recently launched Incredible Years® Parenting Groups at our Laurel Canyon location.

November 14, 2023 • The Village
Incredible Years® (IY) is an evidence-based early-intervention series of workshops focused on helping mothers, fathers and caregivers learn effective parenting skills. In addition, the program fosters greater parental involvement in their children’s school, promoting students’ academic, social, and emotional skills and ultimately reducing or resolving conduct issues. Three [...]
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New at The Village: Finding your passion with the Mentored Internship Program

November 14, 2023 • The Village
We are pleased to announce the launch of our Mentored Internship Program and our first six interns from USC. The program reflects our commitment to fulfilling our strategic plan’s goal of being a “first-choice” agency for top-tier training in culturally affirming, trauma-informed social work and behavioral health care. [...]