Families

Family Support, Education & Advocacy

PACTL supports youth and families through advocacy, adult education, emergency assistance, immigration support, tenant rights, food access, wellness programs, and community-based poverty alleviation.

Programs & Services

Families

  1. 01

    Advocacy Support for Youth and Families

    Guidance and support for families navigating schools, community systems, and public resources.

  2. 02

    Adult Education Plaza Runawasi

    Literacy, primary, and secondary education pathways for adult learners.

  3. 03

    Covid Prevention and Vaccine Education

    Community education that helps families understand prevention, vaccination, and trusted health information.

  4. 04

    Family Life Education - Youth

    Parents as Teachers, court-approved family life education, and parent learning support.

  5. 05

    ESL Classes

    English classes four times a week with Pasadena City College instructors.

  6. 06

    Emergency Payments

    Emergency financial support for families facing urgent needs.

  7. 07

    Immigration Support Pre-Screening for DACA

    Initial screening and support connections for immigrant families seeking DACA-related assistance.

  8. 08

    Home Visitation Program

    Family-centered visits that connect households with education, resources, and support.

  9. 09

    Tenant Rights and Advocacy

    Support for families learning about tenant protections and housing-related advocacy.

  10. 10

    Weekly Food Pantry

    Weekly food support for households experiencing food insecurity.

  11. 11

    Poverty Alleviation

    Micro-enterprise and small business support that helps families build economic opportunity.

  12. 12

    Health and Mental Wellness

    An integrated approach to wellness for youth, parents, and families.

    • Family Walks Together
    • Peer-to-Peer Parents and Fathers
    • Self Help Groups in Spanish: ALANON / ALATEEN

Advocacy & Stability

Support for housing, immigration, emergency needs, food access, and family navigation.

Education Pathways

Adult literacy, primary and secondary education, ESL classes, and parent education.

Family Wellness

Integrated health and mental wellness through walks, peer groups, and Spanish self-help circles.