Ninos Latinos Unidos (NLU), Inc.
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Contact Information
9246 Alondra Blvd.
Bellflower, CA 90706
United States
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Bellflower, CA 90706
United States
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9 AM-6 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM-6 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM-6 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM-6 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM-6 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Our Mission / Vision:
Every child has a right to secure a path to a brighter future free of abuse and neglect. We are committed to providing comprehensive safety, permanency, and well-being services.
We welcome all minors regardless of gender, race, age, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression.
NLU About Us
Our History:
The journey begins with two beautiful individuals with huge hearts- Fahir & Gurith Milian. As foster parents for the County, they encountered that, at that time, Latino children were suffering from cultural disparities.
They were placed in homes that were neither linguistically nor culturally sensitive to their needs. So, with that underserved need in mind, in 1994, the vision of Niños Latino Unidos began to grow.
Through the years, we have grown to serve better the specific needs of foster children & non-minor dependents. We have satellite offices in Lancaster and Colton. Also, we planted the seed and grew our Adoption Program in 2009.
Niños Latinos Unidos provides foster care and foster-to-adopt services for Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties.
Services and information
- Traditional Foster Care
- Specialized / Therapeutic Care
- Emergency Foster Care
- Respite Foster Care
- Adoption
Requirements to become a foster parent
Many do not realize the need for new resource families in California. The number of foster kids outnumber the foster families who can provide short or long-term care. Foster advocates work hard to find places for these children, but it is not easy.
The latest 2021 report from the Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS) report in California says there are:
- 47,871 kids in California's foster care system
- 22,892 who entered foster care
- 15,386 foster kids awaiting adoption
- California foster kids across all ages, with a median of 8 years
- 33% whose foster child case plans include adoption
A child's median time in the California foster care system is over a year at 16.8 months. 13% spend 3-4 years in foster care.
California needs foster parents to take in multiple children if they have the time and energy to care for them. Sibling groups often need care, and it is essential to support these family bonds. In California, it is challenging to find homes for teenagers, though they need stable environments and reliable adults to support them.
Ratings and Reviews
Average user rating
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Nov 06, 2019
(Translated by Google) Due to a change of residence, I could not continue with the adoption process. But it is one of my goals and I will do it where I currently reside!
(Original)
Por cambio de residencia no pude seguir con el tramite de adopción. Pero es una de mis.metas y lo haré donde radico actualmente!
Aug 07, 2019
(Translated by Google) can help
(Original)
Se puede ayudar
Mar 04, 2019
Did a donation of toys recently. Very friendly staff. Would have liked to see any children there. Maybe they were in school.
Apr 23, 2018
3rd party agency to DCFS for Foster Parents. They more of protecting the foster parents more than the kids
Aug 22, 2017
(Translated by Google) It's a blessing from God!! Being able to help so many children, who need family warmth. Let them know that they are little people who have value and who deserve to be loved.
(Original)
Es una Bendición de Dios!! Poder ayudar a tantos niños,que necesitan de un calor familiar. Que sepan que son personitas que tienen un valor y que meresen ser amados