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Refugee Children Center

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Refugee Children Center

We welcome and offer resources to refugee children & their families fleeing persecution and life-threatening violence, who have sought refuge in the SFV.

Our Mission:
Refugee Children Center in North Hills is a healing embrace to the hundreds of children who have made the perilous journey from Central America to seek refuge in the San Fernando Valley. Our overarching goal is to reach out to these children and their families and offer our center as a place of welcome and healing through partnerships with community organizations to provide for basic

needs, services, and resources. Our Vision:
To be a place that provides refugee children in the United States support through a holistic approach while empowering them through education and an understanding of collaboration.

08/04/2026

Our programs are sustained by the love and generosity of our community, and today we felt that support in a special way. 💛

A huge thank you to UCLA’s Applied Developmental Psychology (ADP) students for their generous in-kind donation of nonperishable food items and furniture for the little ones in our Nuevos Comienzos program. Access to these essential items allows us to provide children and families with the nourishment, care, and support they need most. We are so grateful to everyone who continues to invest in our community and help make our programs possible.

07/28/2026

We want to give a special shoutout and our deepest thanks to the Adamma Foundation for their generous support over the past two years. Their investment in our team has made it possible for our staff to gather for professional development sessions that intentionally include shared meals and restorative practices.

We are especially grateful that the Adamma Foundation recognizes the importance of caring for those who care for others. Every day, our staff shows up to support our community through social work, program management, legal services, and countless other forms of accompaniment. This work requires not only professional expertise, but also emotional, mental, and physical presence. Their support helps ensure that our team has the space to rest, reflect, and reconnect so we can continue serving our communities with compassion, care, and sustainability🧡

07/21/2026

We are incredibly happy and proud to congratulate our Refugee Children Center Class of 2026 graduates!💛🧡

From local high schools, undergraduate programs, especially UCLA, and graduate programs, especially California State University, Northridge, these graduates dedicated their fieldwork, internships, and countless hours to the growth of the Refugee Children Center and the families we serve.

Through their commitment, they supported our Community Garden, Legal Services Department, and Children & Families Department, helping strengthen programs that make a lasting impact on our community every day.☀️

Their time with us is a reflection of compassion, dedication, and the power of community. We are deeply grateful to have been part of their journey and for the knowledge, care, and support they brought to our children, families, and organization.

Congratulations, Class of 2026! We can’t wait to see all that you accomplish next. Once part of the RCC family, always part of the RCC 🤍

07/15/2026

We are incredibly happy and proud to congratulate our Refugee Children Center Class of 2026 graduates! 🎓🤍

From local high schools, undergraduate programs, especially UCLA, and graduate programs, especially California State University, Northridge, these graduates dedicated their fieldwork, internships, and countless hours to the growth of the Refugee Children Center and the families we serve. Through their commitment, they supported our Community Garden, Legal Services Department, and Children & Families Department, helping strengthen programs that make a lasting impact on our community every day.

Their time with us is a reflection of compassion, dedication, and the power of community. We are deeply grateful to have been part of their journey and for the knowledge, care, and support they brought to our children, families, and organization.

Congratulations, Class of 2026! We can’t wait to see all that you accomplish next. Once part of the RCC family, always part of the RCC family💛🧡

06/09/2026

🚨 COMMUNITY ALERT | Our neighborhood. Our neighbors. Our fight.
Today, ICE conducted a raid directly across the street from our campus — detaining at least 3 day workers and possibly a street vendor. These are our people. And we refuse to stay silent.
Our families are living in constant fear. Parents are afraid to leave home. Children are watching. Day laborers are losing income they cannot afford to lose.
We are still here. Please see post for action steps.

05/27/2026

🧀✨ Queso for a Cause is TOMORROW — and your chips have never meant more.

Join us ALL DAY on Wednesday, May 27 at 5611 N Figueroa St Unit 1, Los Ángeles 90042 to enjoy amazing queso while supporting refugee and immigrant children and families 💛

Every purchase goes directly toward programs like Nuevos Comienzos, Raíces Fuertes, and our Immigration Legal Services — because every child deserves a safe place to grow, learn, and belong.

Come hungry. Leave inspired. Bring your people. 🙏🫶

05/11/2026

Earlier in May, we had the opportunity to join Raíces Fuertes Youth, in collaboration with Nature for All, for a visit to Santa Cruz Island on Chumash territory. Throughout the day, youth hiked the island, learned about its ecosystems and wildlife, and kayaked along the coast where they explored caves and experienced the powerful ocean winds together🙌🏻💙

It as a great opportunity for youth to connect with their indigenous roots. It was a meaningful day of connection with nature, culture, and one another.

05/10/2026

Today, on Mother’s Day, we honor and celebrate all women whose love, care, strength, and resilience shape our communities every day. For us at the Refugee Children Center, this day holds deep meaning. Our work is rooted in the stories, sacrifices, and dreams of mothers who continue to nurture hope across borders and generations.

From moments of healing and community to spaces like Jardín Sin Fronteras, our work has been profoundly shaped by moms whose courage and tenderness guide us forward. We are endlessly grateful to walk alongside women who remind us that care is transformative, collective, and powerful. To all mothers, caregivers, and women in our community, thank you for the love you plant in the world every day. Happy Mother’s Day 💞

05/06/2026

Children’s Day at the refugee children’s center was a gentle reminder of the joy that lives in community. We spent time sharing, dancing, laughing, and celebrating alongside families, but especially the children whose light filled every corner of the day. Moments like these remind me how meaningful it is to create spaces where kids can simply feel free, cared for, and celebrated. So much love and joy!🙌🏻

04/23/2026

Earth Day is Every Day at RCC 🌍🌱

At the Refugee Children Center, holistic support means more than services, it means honoring the environmental justice and sustainability practices that indigenous communities have carried for centuries. We are so proud of the space in front of us. What was once just land has become a place where our families can reconnect with their agricultural roots, and where we all learn from one another.

Our caregivers lead the way. They take deep pride in growing, sharing, and passing down ancestral knowledge and today, they brought it to life by cooking pozole verde with fresh ingredients harvested right from our garden. 🌿🍲
This is what community looks like. This is what healing looks like.

Earth Day is a practice, a value, and a way of life we live every day.

Address

North Hills United Methodist Church Mission, 15435 Rayen Street
Los Angeles, CA
91343

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+17475294783

Website

http://www.refugeechildrencenter.org/

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