Serving the Community

From a warm line to training and assistance for schools, a team at CHLA has provided critical support for those affected by the Los Angeles fires.

The Center for Achievement of Teens and Children With Hand Differences provides a community for children and teens with hand and upper extremity limb differences.

A CHLA-led group of L.A.-area organizations are gathering data from community stakeholders and joining forces to tackle the region’s major health issues.

The Amerman Family Foundation Dog Therapy program recently celebrated reaching 100,000 interactions with patients, team members, and families in 2024.

The University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities is working to improve support for children and adults with disabilities during disasters.

A CHLA doctor worked with the Neighborhood Academic Initiative to develop work-study jobs at CHLA and USC designed for college students interested in medical careers.

The event joined dozens of L.A.’s leaders across multiple sectors to discuss and dissect the data from the hospital’s Community Health Needs Assessment.

The group of high school students is trained in the use of a lifesaving medicine to prevent opioid overdose deaths and pushes for policy changes in L.A.

The Student Leaders Advocating for Youth Program will use its new grant to fund substance use prevention and mental health support efforts in Northeast L.A.

For dogs who love humans, the Amerman Family Foundation Dog Therapy Program empowers them to build deep connections with kids in need.