Aviva Family and Children's Services

Aviva Family and Children's Services Since 1915. To view a list of free virtual activities, please visit
https://aviva.org/volunteer/activities-calendar/

Foster and adoption, mental health services, intensive community-based services, supportive housing, youth drop-in center and a big pink home in the ❤️ of Hollywood.

A big thank you to our friends at the National Giving Alliance - Hancock Park for providing backpacks, school supplies, ...
08/19/2026

A big thank you to our friends at the National Giving Alliance - Hancock Park for providing backpacks, school supplies, clothing, shoes and baby essentials for families at Wallis House and to Big Sunday for donating backpacks to help our youth head into the new school year ready to go!

It’s back to school for students...and our therapists!Aviva provides school-based mental health services at 15 LAUSD sch...
08/12/2026

It’s back to school for students...and our therapists!

Aviva provides school-based mental health services at 15 LAUSD schools, giving students a place to talk through anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD and other challenges—without having to leave campus.

For Wanda Vasquez (pictured here), Aviva’s Assistant Clinical Director, that accessibility is one of the most important parts of the program: “Removing the location barrier supports many families that might otherwise face difficulties in getting to a session consistently. We also have the opportunity to team with their school supports to provide a collaborative approach in therapy.”

Wishing our students and staff a successful 2026–27 school year!

Have you ever considered fostering or adopting a child?Aviva hosts an information session on the third Thursday of every...
08/10/2026

Have you ever considered fostering or adopting a child?

Aviva hosts an information session on the third Thursday of every month. Join us to learn what it means to become a resource parent, ask questions and explore whether opening your home to a child may be right for you.

To learn more, contact Frida Gutierrez at 323.333.2898 or [email protected].

Back-to-school season began with supplies, creativity and community at Wallis House.Children received school essentials,...
08/06/2026

Back-to-school season began with supplies, creativity and community at Wallis House.

Children received school essentials, and families took part in raffles for grocery and food gift cards, blankets and a tote bag. They also spent time painting—and the results were full of color, imagination and personality.

Wishing all of the students a wonderful school year ahead!

We're excited to share that nine young people from our Lifting Youth Up Drop-In Center were selected to participate in a...
07/29/2026

We're excited to share that nine young people from our Lifting Youth Up Drop-In Center were selected to participate in a guaranteed income program known as Supporting Transitional-Aged Youth and Survivors in Achieving Financial Empowerment, or STAY SAFE.

Participants will receive $1,000 a month for two years to use where they need it most—whether that means rent, groceries, transportation, education, or greater financial stability. For a young person living close to the edge, rising costs can quickly turn an everyday expense into a crisis. This support will provide breathing room, greater choice, and the ability to plan for what comes next.

Big thanks to the Office of Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martínez, Los Angeles City Council District 13, for selecting Aviva to help connect eligible young people with this opportunity.

Aviva was proud to join DignityMoves for a recent community gathering in support of new housing solutions in Los Angeles...
07/20/2026

Aviva was proud to join DignityMoves for a recent community gathering in support of new housing solutions in Los Angeles.

It was a meaningful opportunity to connect with partners and friends who are working to create more stability for people across our city.

We’re especially excited to continue our partnership with DignityMoves as we prepare to break ground this fall on Aviva’s Perinatal Residential Recovery Program for mothers recovering from substance use and their children.

Good company, grub, and goooooooooooaaaaallllls!Aviva staff across our Lynwood, Miracle Mile, Hollywood, and Van Nuys lo...
07/16/2026

Good company, grub, and goooooooooooaaaaallllls!

Aviva staff across our Lynwood, Miracle Mile, Hollywood, and Van Nuys locations recently came together to watch the latest World Cup matches.

We cheered, we booed, we debated every call—and had a fabulous time doing it.

Every day, our teams work across Los Angeles to support children, youth, and families through mental health services, foster care and adoption, housing, recovery services, and more. Moments like these give us a chance to strengthen the community behind that work, too.

World Cup spirit is electric in Los Angeles…and at Aviva!Our staff recently showed off their favorite soccer jerseys to ...
07/13/2026

World Cup spirit is electric in Los Angeles…and at Aviva!

Our staff recently showed off their favorite soccer jerseys to celebrate the energy, pride and global connection of the games.

Our community reflects so many cultures, countries and stories. This season, that means people are cheering for teams from around the world—sometimes because of where they’re from, sometimes because of who they love, and sometimes just because that’s their team.

Coming soon: watch parties (and tacos!)

07/09/2026

“I was lost. Aviva gave me a sense of direction.”

When Ivette Hurtado came to Aviva, she had already lived through deep hardship and loss. Here, she found safety, support and people who helped her build a path forward.

With that support, Ivette graduated from Aviva’s high school program and went on to earn her associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in social work from USC. Today, inspired by the help she received at Aviva, Ivette is a psychiatric social worker with the Department of Mental Health, helping others find support in their own moments of need.

Watch Ivette’s story and see Aviva’s mission in action.

When young people feel like a space belongs to them, they help shape it.That’s exactly what happened at Aviva’s Lifting ...
07/07/2026

When young people feel like a space belongs to them, they help shape it.

That’s exactly what happened at Aviva’s Lifting Youth Up Drop-In Center, where youth came up with an idea: a drag show to celebrate the expansion of our Resource Closet.

Then they brought it to life themselves.

The celebration highlighted an important step in expanding Aviva’s existing Resource Closet into a Rainbow Resource Qloset. Made possible through a generous grant from the Anthony Pritzker Family Foundation, the Qloset will offer gender-affirming items including clothing, hygiene supplies, makeup and other resources that help young people feel more comfortable, confident and seen.

For youth navigating instability, belonging can be deeply practical. It can look like finding clothing that feels right. Accessing personal care items without judgment. Being surrounded by people who affirm who you are.

And sometimes, it looks like taking the stage.

We are so proud of the young people who imagined this celebration, organized it and reminded us what belonging looks like in action.

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7120 Franklin Avenue
Los Angeles, CA
90046

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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