Compassionate Care for Stronger Families Healthy Families America (HFA) is a free, voluntary home-visiting program designed to support parents and caregivers of young children in Los Angeles County. Through personalized visits, our trained Family Support Specialists provide guidance on child develop ...
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A big thank you to Jade Pillsbury, realtor at Guide Real Estate, member of Wayfinder’s Community Council and inspiring mother! Jade and her husband adopted two children through Wayfinder and she shared her journey at this year’s Derby Day event. Their son was only 10 days old when he was placed with them, weighing just…
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A Unique Beginning Families form in many different ways—and for Lester and Vannessa, it all started with a television commercial. Vannessa had always carried a quiet hope in her heart: to one day foster to adopt. But she had never spoken to Lester about it. Then, one evening while visiting family and watching TV, a…
David joined Wayfinder’s Impact Council in August 2022, with the encouragement of his good friend and attorney, Jason Russell. “I asked Jason for suggestions. He suggested Wayfinder and I hopped on!” David was attracted to the mission as well as the opportunity to flex his empathy muscles. “I think there’s a large and growing group…
Make Your Impact Last: Give Through Your Donor Advised Fund Your Donor Advised Fund (DAF) offers a powerful way to support Wayfinder’s vital services for children and families. By recommending a grant to Wayfinder from your DAF, you can make an immediate impact while enjoying the tax benefits you’ve already secured. Your generosity ensures that…
“I’m exactly one year older than the organization.” For some people, generosity is a way of life. For Angela Brown, that desire to help began when she was very young. “You learn from your parents,” she says. And her father was a friend of Wayfinder’s founder, Norm Kaplan. So, in 1953, when he first opened…
Wayfinder’s annual event, “The Conversation,” focused on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). Could you tell us a bit about why this topic was chosen this year? Our mission is deeply rooted in supporting the well-being of children, youth and families. We recognize that ACEs have a profound and lasting impact on individuals and communities. Understanding and…
