KAFSC's mission is to support and strengthen Korean American families and individuals in the Greater Los Angeles area through counseling, education, and other social services. Since its inception in 1983, KAFSC has provided assistance to tens of thousands of Korean Americans -- particularly women, children, immigrants, and low-income families. KAFSC specializes in providing linguistically and culturally appropriate services through its bilingual and bicultural staff.
KAFSC is a member of the ASIAN PACIFIC COMMUNITY FUND.
Founded in 1990, APCF is a network of 29 community organizations focused on enhancing the lives of Asian Pacific Islanders throughout Los Angeles County. APCF raises funds and resources to meet their diverse needs through workplace giving. APCF is the only community-based fund in Southern California focused on API communities. For more information on APCF and its affiliate agencies, please visit www.apcf.org or contact Debra fong at (213) 624-6400.
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KAFSC’s Healthy Youth Program provided a free three-week anger management workshop at the Light of Love Missions Church in Pasadena on 10/31, 11/7, and 11/14. The interactive workshop, covering topics such as building self-awareness, increasing self-control, managing stress, and improving communication, provided a valuable opportunity for children and youth to learn about dealing with anger and stress and acquire practical skills in a fun and informative group setting. About 30 youths in the Korean language program at the church participated in the workshop. For more information about the Healthy Youth Program, please contact William Pak at (213) 389-6755 or wpak@kafscla.org.
On November 6, KAFSC and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (DPH) co-sponsored a H1N1 virus and seasonal flu prevention workshop for preschool children, parents, and teachers at the Sunflower Children’s Academy in Koreatown. The event was part of DPH’s outreach efforts to prevent and mitigate the spread of H1N1 and other influenza viruses, especially in early childhood education settings. The Sunflower Academy is a participating preschool in KAFSC’s Child Care Food Program, a federally funded program that subsidizes nutritious meals for low-income preschool children. If you are a child care provider interested in CCFP, please contact Hia at (213) 389-6755 x 104.
Through October 23~November 8, the LA county Department of Public Health will provide free H1N1 vaccination to residents who do not have health insurance or a regular source of health care, and are in a priority group. The priority groups for H1N1 vaccine are: pregnant women; people who live with or care for infants younger than 6 months old; people who work in health care or emergency medical services; children and young adults from 6 months to 24 years; and people with chronic health problems between the ages 25 and 64. Please click http://www.lapublichealth.org./docs/H1N1PODSCHEDULE_DATE.pdf to find out when and where you can get free H1N1 vaccination.
For more information, please contact LA County Department of Public Health at 213-240 7941 or visit website http://www.lapublichealth.org.
KAFSC’s Teen Anger Management Program targets Korean American high school students who are mandated by court or probation, referred by schools or social workers, or those who voluntarily seek help for managing their anger. Classes will be based on the Anderson and Anderson Adolescent Anger Management curriculum which includes topics such as building self-awareness, increasing self-control, managing stress, and improving communication. The twelve-week program will be offered year-round and held once a week (Thursday) from 6pm to 7pm at KAFSC. The cost is $20 per session. For more information, please contact William Pak at (213) 389-6755 or wpak@kafscla.org.
Over 180 friends of KAFSC gathered on October 1st to celebrate KAFSC’s 26 years of dedicated service to Korean American families. KAFSC’s long-time supporters enjoyed a look back at its grassroots beginnings forged by a group of immigrant women inspired by Dr. Tae Young Lee, Korea’s first female lawyer and a highly respected advocate of women’s and children’s rights. The evening also looked forward to KAFSC’s future under the new leadership of Connie Chung Joe, Executive Director, who took the helm at KAFSC in March 2009.
KAFSC would like to thank the sponsors, the guests, and the volunteers who worked tirelessly to make the evening possible. A special thank you goes out to Mayor Sukhee Kang and James Kyson Lee, our 26th Annual Dinner honorees, and Dr. Susan Chung, the keynote speaker, whose excellence in community leadership and public service provide role models and inspiration for others to become engaged in the community and make a difference.
KAFSC has partnered with Give Back America, which allows you to raise funds for KAFSC when you shop online at your favorite stores. When you shop at online retailers like Staples, Office Depot, Target, Amazon, Expedia, eBay, and many more, the retailers will donate a portion of your puchase cost to KAFSC. Just use this link to get to your favorite online stores and you will be giving back to KAFSC without costing you anything!
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