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.
“Mental Health & Koreans:Developing a Community Voice in LA & OC”
March 1st, 2010
The Korean American Family Service Center of Los Angeles (KAFSC) and Korean Community Services of Orange County of Orange County (KCS) hold a Mental Health Symposium for Korean Americans entitled, Mental Health & Koreans: Developing a Community Voice In Los Angeles and Orange County. This symposium, co-sponsored by YNOT Foundation, will take place on Monday, March 8, at 10 am to 1 pm at Young Nak Church.
The symposium will provide a forum for mental health practitioners, community leaders, faith based leaders, and families with mental health needs to come together to discuss the Korean American community’s mental health needs and to develop an action agenda to improve services to our community. Guest speakers include key officials from the County Departments of Mental Health and prominent Korean American practitioners.
Please R.S.V.P. by March 4, 2010 to Chris So Rim Kim, 213-389-6755, skim@kafscla.org
Healthy Mind, Healthy Youth
November 12th, 2009
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.
Help raise funds for KAFSC without costing you a cent!
July 30th, 2009
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!
http://www.givebackamerica.com/charity.php?b=854
