Center for the Empowerment of Families, Inc.

We are looking for funding to provide 55 youth with these skills throughout LA County Juvenile Detention Centers, Camps, and LAUSD Schools. All participants are boys and girls previously identified as victims of trauma related to human and/or natural causes. Youth participants are also either receiving special needs services; waiting for foster care placement; boys and girls recovering from commercial sex trafficking, and youth receiving mental health services due to parent/c...aregiver substance abuse or other related neglect. Through healing skills, we address the urgent recovery needs of youth who demonstrate physical and mental health symptoms related to their experiences with traumatic events. With a combined 16 years as non-profit service providers, The Dance for Healing Project model was planned in 2014 to respond to observations and evidence of youth recovery and healing intervention. By first offering therapeutic dance with mentorship in 2016, we collected youth outcomes over the course of 12 months. Donate Today and Help us Reach our Goal of 32k! https://www.gofundme.com/h6rtn-the-dance-for-healing-project https://vimeo.com/237835422?ref=em-share

We are so excited about our collaboration with NUTHIN BUT FUNNY PRODUCTIONS. This fundraiser supports our therapeutic programs for youth and families at our South Los Angeles LAUSD sites. For more info call 818-395-5755 or purchase tickets here NuthinButFunny.brownpapertickets.com

"Hey Ms. Renee, this is our GIRL POWER!!!" #DollPlayTherapy #CRETEACADEMYCHARTERSCHOOL #creatingopportunities #bestLAschool #collegeboundgoals #endhomelessness #InDefenseofGirlhood #positivechildhood #creativeworkgroups

Thrity Three of our Dance for Healing Project youth in Duarte, settle down to reflect their gratitude for Modern dance with their amazing Teaching Artist Santiago.

Attended by Comedian Tiffany Haddish, The Dance for Healing Project youth and professional dancer staff performed Ballet, Latin Salsa, and Flamenco genres for 2...50 guests. Thank you Success Is Our Future committee members, including LA County Probation Department Youth Development Services ILP Transition and group home placements for the invitation to provide entertainment for our marginalized graduating youth. #Achievement #Fosteryouth #graduatingyouth #SUCCESSISOURFUTURE See more

Yesterday we captured a moment of happiness in a space where women who are homeless connect for services. In my attempt to reach more women and girls with innovative healthy coping solutions, CEF created an opportunity to SMILE and a brand new memory ...with therapeutic dance and mentorship. #centerfortheempowermentoffamilies #danceforhealingproject #BALLET #AFRICANDANCE www.empoweredfamily.org