When I first met Nesha, she was shy, but just beneath the surface was a fighter. She had good reason to have that fire in her, but it was masked by a lot of protective layers, also for good reason. Over the course of her psychotherapeutic work with me, I learned that Nesha was an […]
SHIELDS Co-Founder & CFO/COO is Retiring… Today is the last day in the office for SHIELDS for Families Co-Founder and CFO/COO, Norma Mtume, MA MFT, who is retiring after 27 years of service to our agency and the children, families, and communities of South Los Angeles. Words cannot express our immense gratitude for her years of dedication […]
TONIGHT! Catch a glimpse of SHIELDS on “Our America with Lisa Ling” on the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) SHIELDS is briefly shown in tonight’s episode of “Our America With Lisa Ling: Children of the System” on the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) airing at 10/9c. You may see a glimpse of some of our staff or the meeting room at […]
Our 62nd Graduation Celebration recognized the transformed lives, reunified families, and strengthened futures of 33 graduates from 6 different SHIELDS Programs! Congrats to all our graduates that are now a part of our Alumni Association and have access to Lifetime Aftercare Resources! Stay connected to the SHIELDS Alumni Association by signing up online at www.shieldsforfamilies.org/alumni or […]
On June 25, 2014, SHIELDS VP of Family and Community Services, Charlene Smith, MA, and Behavioral Health Administrator Vina Crum, MA MFT, together conducted a National Webinar on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) for the MCHB (Maternal Child Health Bureau) under the auspices of HRSA (Health Resources Services Administration). The purpose of the webinar was […]
SHIELDS alumni have access to lifetime aftercare and support which many attribute to their long-term success. On June 19, 2014, 50 Alumni – oldies and newbies – came together for the 2014 Alumni Association Mixer to enjoy a night of food, fun, and fellowship. Alumni can stay connected to the association by signing up online […]
On June 19th, 2014, SHIELDS clients, staff, and collaborative partners enjoyed a day of music, food, education, banners, and more in a celebration of Juneteenth, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States.
On June 10th, 2014, clients made signs, loaded buses, and attended the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors meeting to show their support of the recommendations to reform the child welfare system made by the Blue Ribbon Commission on Child Protection. We are proud of our clients for advocating for their children, families and communities!
On May 28th, 2014, the Compton Unified School District (CUSD) presented the SHIELDS for Families School-Based Mental Health Team with a “Certificate of Appreciation” for the work they do to promptly and swiftly support students and families with critical resources needed – even during a year with the highest number of referrals! SHIELDS for Families […]
Did you know… Working helps further recovery more than any other single thing – more than therapy, case management or medication alone (http://sites.dartmouth.edu/ips/) That is why SHIELDS for Families offers educational and vocational training and placement for all our clients! In fact, our CalWORKs Program utilizes the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Supported Employment component […]
