Ensuring Child and Parent Well-Being
Children’s well-being is deeply connected to the support available to their parents and caregivers. At the Karsh Center, we empower adults with the knowledge and skills they need to nurture their children’s physical, emotional, and educational growth., We help parents and caretakers learn to be engaged in the health and wellness of their kids at every age and stage, preparing them to build strong, stable, resilient families.
Foundation for Flourishing
Our programs emphasize proactive involvement in child health and development, providing critical resources that inform and advance sound decision-making. The Karsh Center’s goal is both to lay the foundation for a healthy start and to assist parents and caregivers in meeting the ongoing challenges of raising children in a complex and changing world.
Círculo de Apoyo Familiar provides vital support to families experiencing hardship. The program combines direct assistance and parent workshops. Families who attend the workshops are eligible to receive care packages, tailored to meeting their day-to-day needs, at each session. Through Círculo de Apoyo Familiar, the Karsh Center creates a nurturing space where parents can acquire valuable parenting skills, establish supportive connections, and access essential resources to thrive.
Program is currently paused and expected to resume in 2027.
The Karsh Center hosts essential distributions several times a year to increase access to basic needs for community members. These special distributions provide diapers, baby essentials, hygiene products, and household items to support families. Every distribution is different and items may vary. Items are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
Eligibility: Karsh Center membership is highly encouraged.
Upcoming Dates and times:
- November 4, 2026: 10am – 12pm
- January 20, 2027: 10am – 12pm
- April 7, 2027: 10am – 12pm
- June 2, 2027: 10am – 12pm
For more information, call us at (213) 401-4651.
Ready to Learn! is our annual back-to-school event focused on ensuring children age 4 to 17 step into the classroom with confidence, excitement, and the essential tools for success. At Ready to Learn, children and their families participate in arts and crafts activities, learn about community resources, choose a backpack of their choice, and take their first school photo!
This special event is by invitation only and requires a ticket.
Invitations are sent in early July to families—present and past—enrolled in Karsh Center programs.
More information coming this spring about Ready to Learn 2027!
The Karsh Center hosts a special toy distribution event each December to bring celebration to the holiday season. Families are invited to select gifts for their children in a welcoming, dignified environment that honors the joy of giving and receiving during the holidays.
Eligibility: Open to Karsh Center families and community members.
This year’s toy distribution will take place on Monday, 12/21 from 3pm to 6pm.
For more information, call us at (213) 401-4651.