Program: Parenting Classes Family Support Languages: English and Spanish To help clients navigate the positive and challenging aspects of raising toddlers and teens alike, Friendly Center offers Parenting Classes throughout

Program: Mental Health Family Support Lack of insurance coverage, high costs, and stigma around getting help are just a few of the hurdles many people face to receiving adequate mental

Program: Family Engagement Friendly Center’s Family Engagement events offer families a chance to participate in bonding activities together. Strong family bonds, particularly between children and their parents, is crucial to

Program: Emergency Assistance Emergency Assistance program includes utility assistance, diaper distributions, and emergency groceries. Friendly Center’s Emergency Assistance program is a major support system for families in crisis. The program

Program: Education Programs Student to Tutor Ratio: 3 to 1 Friendly Center’s Education Programs are designed to give people of all ages the opportunity to find support to succeed.  At

Program: Easter Basket Drive Goal: Collect 1,000 Easter Baskets for Local Children Collection Date Varies Each Spring, Friendly Center offers the chance to make Easter a little brighter for children

Program: Community Food Food prices continue to be at an above historical-average rates. Though inflation food prices are slowing down in grocery store aisles, it’s still not enough to provide

Program: Case Management Hundreds of OC families served each year For families living in poverty, access to supportive services related to mental health and regaining stability in times of crisis

Program: Turkey Basket Drive Over 400 families receive Turkey Baskets each year! Collection Date Varies We believe every family deserves a Thanksgiving meal where the focus can be on making