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What is L.A. BRIDGES?
The L.A. Bridges Programis a city-wide strategy that is intended to reduce delinquent gang activity among youth. This program is a comprehensive effort to develop grass-roots structures dedicated to strengthen neighborhoods, families, and youth by supporting activities that protect communities and provide opportunities.
Collaborative Teams throughout the city implement specially designed activities which focus on youth ages 10-14 and their families. One team is the Nightingale Consortium, made up of Florence Nightingale Middle School and community-based organizations, and also includes youth representatives, parents, neighborhood schools, law enforcement, churches/congregations, local businesses, and local government.
In order to create positive, long-lasting deterrents to delinguent activity, the L.A. Bridges Program focuses on three dinstinctive elements: \
-Actualizing Youth Achievement -Strengthening Family Foundations -Promoting Community Action
Whom does L.A. BRIDGES Target?
The L.A. Bridges Program targets youth Between 10-14 years and their families who reside in the area surrounding Florence Nightingale Middle School. The program focuses on reducing risk factors such as: gang affiliation or precursory gang activity, poor academic performance, substance abuse, teen pregnancy, sexual experiementation, violent or criminal activity, and negative or violent family relationships.
What kind of services are provided?
-Case Management
-Individual and Family Counseling
-Group Counseling
-Community Day School
-Educational Enrichment
-After-school Activities
-Youth Leadership
-Parenting Classes
-Parenting Support Groups
-Parent Leadership
-Community Service Opportunities
-Referrals to other social service providers
Where are services provided?
-Florence Nightingale Middle School
-Los Angeles Boys & Girls Club
-Castela Elementary School
What are the sources of referrals?
L.A. Bridges receives referrals from Florence Nightingale Middle School, consortium members, law enforcement agencies, neighborhood families, and other community sources.
How can I contact L.A. Bridges?
For more information about the L.A. Bridges Program or the Nightingale Consortium, please call the Family Resource Center at (323) 224-8280, or contact any of the consortium members listed on this brochure.
Family Resource Center
Florence Nightengale Middle School
3311 N. Figueroa St., Room 124
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 224-8280
L.A. Bridges - Nightingale
Project Coordinator
Gloria Arredondo
(323) 224-8280
Lead Agency
Chinatown Service Center
Contact Person:Veronica Lim
(213) 808-1700
Fax (213) 680-0787
Consortium Members
Asian Youth Center
Contact: May To
(626) 309-0622
Fax (626) 309-0717
El Centro Del Pueblo
Contact: Robert Aguayo
(213) 483-6335
Fax (213) 483-5523
Los Angeles Boys & Girls Club
Contact: Juana Lambert
(323) 221-9111
Fax (323) 223-9846
Florence Nightingale Middle School
Contact: Winsome Villiers
(323) 221-2128
Fax (323) 222-4506
Sponsored and administered by the City of Los Angeles Community Development Department.