Wayfinder Family Services
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Contact Information
1045 Bonita Avenue
La Verne, CA 91750
United States
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La Verne, CA 91750
United States
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8 AM-5:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM-5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM-5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM-5:30 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM-4 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Lilliput and Wayfinder Family Services merged in 2020 and as of 2023, will be known as Wayfinder Family Services. As Wayfinder Family Services, we will continue to stand in the gap and change the future, embracing the spirit of our name: we forge ahead, we find a way, whatever it takes. We are Wayfinder.
Wayfinder Family Services ensures that children, youth and adults facing challenges always have a place to turn. We strive for a world in which every child and family can overcome the obstacles they face—a world where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. We stand up in support of equity and social justice, and we stand against injustice and racism. We strive to build an equitable world for our clients and staff. We seek to develop a deeper understanding of our children and families. We work to embed empathy into our decision-making, interactions, and action. We can’t do it alone and we must do it together. We work in partnership to address the holistic needs of children and families. We never give up. We will always be there for our children and their families and we are agile and forward-thinking. We continually seek out better ways to help children and families thrive.
Services and information
- Kinship / Relative Care
- 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
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Dec 08, 2017
This school is amazingly educational for the blind, they are taught to be independent which is great
Jul 01, 2017
I am filling in for someone and the atmosphere is quiet, relaxing and amazing.
Jun 27, 2017
An incredible organization. Every member of the staff clearly loves working with the kids in the school or other programs. The Special Education School teaches kids that are the most severe cases, generally those with both visual impairment and some other disability, such as autism.
Jun 08, 2017
I worked at junior blind for about a year in a half the management is unprofessional the administration never come to work they sit in the office the Agency workers are a better asset then their own employees
Jun 07, 2017
Went for a job interview