Program Overview

The Reentry Division in partnership with The LA County Probation Department, is developing the Providing Opportunities for Women in Reentry (POWR) program which will link systems-impacted women to safe housing, employment, family reunification, support groups, mental health, and substance use treatment, to reduce recidivism, improve their well-being, and achieve self-sufficiency.

Main program components:

• Peer led case management and mentorship
• Curriculum based on Cognitive Behavioral principles
• Transportation Services
• Interim Housing for single women, women identified and women with children

 

Eligibility: System impacted women/women identified who are over 18

 

Referral Contact Information

SHIELDS for Families
Catherine Lozano, Program Manager
Web: www.shieldsforfamilies.org
Email: clozano@shieldsforfamilies.org
Tel: +1 323-242-5000
Address: 11705 Deputy Yamamoto Place, Lynwood, CA 90262

Center of Living and Learning
Leslie Cruz, Program Manager
Web: www.center4living.org
Email: leslie.c@center4living.org
Tel: +1 818-660-7341
Address: 14549 Archwood Street, Suite 221, Van Nuys, CA 91405