About

When kids are born into poverty, they face a lot of obstacles to achieving success in school and in life.  At Para Los Niños, we take on those obstacles and improve their chances of beating the odds, and we are proving it every day in the poorest communities in Los Angeles and San Bernardino Counties.

Para Los Niños has pioneered a model for closing the academic achievement gap for children living in poverty in urban areas.  Knowing that traditional approaches to education can’t address all the challenges that confront poor children, we uniquely offer access to high-quality education along with family supports, mental health services, and opportunities for community engagement.  

Through early education centers, charter schools, and family wellness centers, we provide comprehensive and integrated services to thousands of kids living in impoverished neighborhoods in Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties.    

This integrated and coordinated approach to supporting children and families more effectively addresses the root causes of poverty, reduces its harsh impacts, and makes possible long-term success for children, families and the communities in which they live.