Phone(s)

(209) 466-0721 - ext.

Website

https://lfcempowerment.weebly.com/

Eligibility

Open to anyone who needs services. Please contact for eligibility requirements.

Fees

None

Services

Lao Family Community Empowerment (LFCE) assists refugees and immigrants with developing skills needed to become self-supportive.

LFCE is also affiliated and involved with People and Congregations Together (PACT) and Pacific Institute for Organizing (PICO) to promote, motivate and organize the Hmong and Laotian community in developing leadership, organization and advocacy skills through one-on-one appointments and community action meetings.

LFCE offers:

• The Home Visitation Project - a collaborative effort among Lao Family, UC Davis Cooperative Extension Program, SUSD schools and LUSD schools. The program offers home-based health and nutrition education, a Raising a Reader family literacy program, parent workshops, and health screening for children and to parents or guardians of children ages 0 to 5 years living within the designated zip codes.
• Mental Health Programs - Southeast Asian Recovery Services (SEARS) provides case management to mental health consumers and also conducts outreach and engagement to the Southeast Asian communities.
• Senior Program - This program creates opportunities for Hmong and other Southeast Asian seniors to socialize and participate in fun activities together. The center is open two days per week - every Thursday and Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
• Covered California Health Insurance - Lao Family has certified enrollment counselors on site to assist community members who need Medi-Cal or health insurance coverage.

Hours

Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Filed Under

Social Service , Library/Education Resource , Advocacy , Health Education , Mental Health/Counseling , Senior Service