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LTSC
CDC reaches
out to those in our greater communty with special needs. Our programs
and services offer hope to individuals who are affected by domestic
violence, homelessness or developmental disabilities. They are provided
with a safe haven that is culturally sensitive and surrounded by
caring individuals to assist in their unique needs. |
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Sweet Home. -- Pacific Bridge residents enjoy each other's company.
(Photo credit: LTSC CDC). |
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Kosumosu
Transitional Housing
Kosumosu opened in January of 2003 to provide transitional housing for victims of domestic violence. In addition to a physically and emotionally safe environment, residents also receive job counseling, financial management, counseling and more. Residents become empowered to rebuild new, healthier lives through living together and supporting each other. Services are provided in English, Korean, Mandarin and Japanese.
Stop
the Violence program
The "Stop the Violence" program, started in 1994, is for Japanese speaking batterers who are court ordered to attend a 52-week educational session. The goal of the program is to educate men who are also caught in the cycle of violence through education, discussion sessions, stress management, and anger control.
Child Abuse and Neglect Education and Prevention and Outreach Program (CANEPOP)
The main goal of CANEPOP is to decrease the risk and occurrence
of child abuse and neglect through outreach, education and support.
The bilingual and bicultural staff work to improve parents' communication
skills and children's environment in the Japanese American community.
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| Developmentally Disabled |
Pacific Bridge Adult Residential Facility
Supportive services and 24-hour live-in care is provided to six high-functioning developmentally disabled adults at Pacific Bridge Adult Residential Facility in Monterey Park. Residents gain independent living skills, learn to integrate into the larger community, and eventually make a transition to independent living.
Japanese Speaking Parents Association of Children with Challenges (JSPACC)
With over 60 members, the JSPACC helps parents and families of children or dependents with special needs. Through regular meetings and seminars, families exhange information on a range of topics from public services and child development to participation in the Special Olympics. Over the years, JSPACC has established valuable access to a variety of speakers, consultants and referral networks. |
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Far East Building
The Far East Building, constructed in 1909, is located in Little Tokyo's National Landmark Historic District. After extensive renovations, the building opened up in 2004 to include the DISKovery Computer Learning Center and restaurant space on the ground floor, and 16 high-quality units of affordable housing on the upper floors. Eight of these units house formerly homeless residents, half of which are specially equipped for disabled formerly homeless residents.
Emergency Caregivers Program
LTSC has provided assistance of food and shelter to working poor families in need since 1987. Despite great efforts to live independently, many families still need financial assistance to meet everyday expenses such as rent, mortgage payments and utility bill payments, as well as education to enhance employment.
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