Learning Independence: Adults who are blind or visually impaired may qualify for Wayfinder’s free, comprehensive residential rehabilitation programs in Northern or Southern California. There are a few spots left in our program, fill out an interest form to learn more: https://lnkd.in/g-KuvweH #WayfinderMoment
Wayfinder Family Services
Individual and Family Services
Los Angeles, CA 3,779 followers
We strive for a world where everyone has a chance to thrive, a safe haven and a loving family.
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For over 70 years, Wayfinder has been responding to the critical needs in the communities we serve. Through our services, we reach more than 21,000 individuals each year, from those who have vision loss or profound special needs to children in foster care — and their families. The mission of Wayfinder Family Services is to ensure that children, youth and adults facing challenges always have a place to turn. Founded in 1953 as the Foundation for the Junior Blind, our programs initially provided blind and visually impaired children with opportunities to lead fuller and more independent lives. Today, we are a statewide organization that improves the health, well-being and quality of life for children, youth, adults and families who are facing difficult life and health circumstances. We are the only human services organization in California with specialized programs for vulnerable children, youth and families AND individuals of every age with vision loss, or intellectual/developmental disabilities. We work beyond traditional silos and tackle the complex, intersecting issues faced by children and families. As Wayfinder Family Services, we stand in the gap and change the future, embracing the spirit of our name: we forge ahead, we find a way, whatever it takes.
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https://www.wayfinderfamily.org/
External link for Wayfinder Family Services
- Industrie
- Individual and Family Services
- Größe des Unternehmens
- 201-500 Mitarbeiter
- Hauptsitz
- Los Angeles, CA
- Typ
- Nonprofit
- Gegründet
- 1953
- Spezialitäten
- family services, mental health, special education, rehabilitation, transitional shelter, residential, early intervention, multiple disabilities, social work, foster care, visual impairment, blindness, and adoption
Standorte
Employees at Wayfinder Family Services
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Beth Escott Newcomer
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Teri Renfrow
Strategic Initiatives and Product Line Director | Healthcare Leader | Executive Coach
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Melanie L O'Mea-Smith, OTR/L
Vice President of Visual Impairment and Developmental Disabilities
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Michelle Riella Diaz, MSHR, SPHR, PHRca
Senior Director of Human Resources
Aktualisierungen
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In celebration of National Adoption Month in November, we are incredibly honored to host nationally recognized speaker, author and podcast host, Robyn Gobbel. Join us Thursday, November 14th at 9:00am for Boundaries with Connection ... register now at https://lnkd.in/guBXwHmc.
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It's not too late to vote for Wayfinder! We're so honored to be nominated as "Best Community Organization" for the Best of #CitrusHeights list. Vote now: https://lnkd.in/guyNWaWW
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Teens and young adults who are blind or visually impaired explore career options and successfully transition to independent living, college or the workforce in Wayfinder’s transition services program ... learn more at https://lnkd.in/gjmkeneU.
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Building Resilience: Transition Services enable teenagers and young adults who are blind or visually impaired to explore careers and successfully transition to independent living, college or the workforce. #WayfinderMoment
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Would you like to help support Wayfinder Family Services without changing your will or parting with any assets now? Learn more now at https://lnkd.in/geFvEcjz. #NationalMakeAWillMonth
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#WayFinderMoment Excited to see adaptive sports like Goalball and Blind Baseball making a comeback for our blind and visually impaired athletes! Let's make the game fun, inclusive, and unforgettable for everyone. Who's ready to play? Join us for Goalball on August 24th, 9am-11am at the Wayfinder Family Services gym on campus! Ready to roll? Get ready to hit it out the park at Blind Baseball on September 7th, 9am-12pm at Champions Field, Edward Vincent Jr. Park! Teaming up with SoCal Beep Baseball and the City of Inglewood for a day of fun and action! #AdaptiveSports #GoalBall #BeepBaseball #InclusiveSports #Gameon #BlindSports
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Calling all Wayfinders, we need your help with our #BackToSchool drive! You can donate online to support children in our programs as they head back to school at https://lnkd.in/gQVwSaPy.
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