At Connections for Children, we remain committed to supporting families impacted by recent fires, and we know recovery is not a one-time event but an ongoing journey. We are working hard to ensure families feel supported, seen, and equipped to move forward. Our Family Engagement team has been able to distribute essential items to impacted families in partnership with Baby2Baby and will be distributing customized Summer Success Kits to registered families in June.
So far, we have given out:
- Diapers (sizes newborn, one, two, three, five, and six)
- Baby wipes
- Blankets
- Duffle bags (with hygiene items)
- Backpacks for children (newborn-eighteen years)
- Air purifiers
- Various protective personnel equipment (masks, gloves, coveralls, etc.)
We still have a few backpacks for children (newborn to eighteen years). If you, or a family you know, has been impacted in some way by the recent fires and would like to request a backpack, please reach out to Brigitte Cerna, Family Engagement Coordinator, at (310) 452-3325, Ext. 230 and brigittec@cfc-ca.org.
Pickups can be coordinated during our Family Time sessions, and while you're there, we invite you to stay, connect, and enjoy all that Family Time has to offer. See below for dates and locations.
Family Time Pick-Up Locations
We offer multiple opportunities for families to pick up their items at accessible locations around our service area:
Santa Monica
1st & 3rd Fridays of every month, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Virginia Avenue Park – Patio Building
2201 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Torrance
2nd & 4th Fridays of every month, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Katy Geissert Civic Center Library – 1st Floor Meeting Room
3301 Torrance Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503
