Barrio Action Youth & Family Center

Organization Description

Barrio Action was established to empower young people to succeed academically and socially, working with people of all ages, with a special emphasis on helping high-risk and at-risk youth, young adults and their families. The staff of Barrio Action works in partnership with youth and their families, seeking to increase youth’s understanding of life choices available to them, to create and sustain a healthy and nurturing family life, establish a commitment to education, develop and improve their social skills and retain their dignity and reinforce their self-esteem.

Health & Safety
Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • Background Check (e.g. fingerprinting/livescan, driving record)
  • Must be 18 or older
  • TB Test
Address 
4927 Huntington Drive North
Los Angeles, CA 90032
United States
General Phone 
Student Contact 
Name
Emily Yap
Job Title
Associate Executive Director
Phone
Email
Program(s) 
Academic Internship
Service Learning
Organization type 
Human, Social, or Employment Services (Nonprofit)
Focus Population(s)
Adults, Children/Youth, College Students, Families, People Experiencing Homelessness, Seniors
Focus Area(s)
Arts, Culture, and Humanities, Education, Emergency Services & Public Safety, Food & Housing Security
Additional Focus Area(s)
Career or College Exploration, College Preparation, Extended Learning, Skill Development, Supporting Academic Success
Hours of operation 

Normal hours: 9:00am-6:00pm

Evening hours: 9:00am-8:00pm on Tuesdays & Wednesdays

Weekend hours: 9:00am-1:00pm on Saturdays by appointment

Maximum students 
4