Connections For Children

Connections For Children is a child care resource and referral agency, striving to increase the quality of child care in the Westside and South Bay neighborhoods of Los Angeles. Since its founding in 1976 we have focused on child development, both advocating for quality early learning, and providing community resources for families, teachers, and caregivers. Our mission is to make a difference in the lives of children by increasing their chances of success through programs that enhance early education as well as overall development and well-being.

Each year Connections For Children helps over 6,000 families select the quality child care placements that best suit their individual needs. In addition, we administer several child care subsidy programs, helping over 1,000 families cover child care costs for approximately 1,500 children.

Executive Director of Connections for Children, lost her battle with cancer on December 18, 2009. Karen worked tirelessly on behalf of children and families. She understood the importance of quality early care and education for families who work and need to know that their children are safe, nurtured, and thriving. Karen passionately championed the cause of child care providers and early childhood educators. Over the past several years, she spear-headed the work of Los Angeles County child care resource and referral agencies to develop Gateways for Early Educators, a program offering endless pathways to sustained and continued early care and education workforce development.

Karen was an amazing leader. Her drive to achieve her goals of improved access to high quality child care and education inspired the field. Her commitment to making Connections For Children an outstanding organization was always foremost. She devoted herself to nurturing her staff and mentoring the leadership in everyone. Through her work at Connections, she touched and improved countless lives, making a huge difference in our community that will live on to the future.

Connections For Children has established a tribute fund in Karen’s memory. Please click here to make a contribution.

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