South Central LAMP

Empowering women to advocate for themselves, their children and families because strong women foster strong children.

“LAMP has taught me how to dream. That I can have goals and I can accomplish them” —Family Literacy Program Alumni

"I learned the importance of dedicating the time to our kids … my kids tell me that they are happy and they see a change in me."
—Family Literacy Program Participant

Fostering a love of learning in Early Education.

South Central Los Angeles Ministry Project

Empowering Families Through Education since 1993

Join South Central LAMP at the 2023 LA Big 5K Virtual Run/Walk

South Central LAMP has again been selected as an LA Big 5K Nonprofit Partner! On Saturday, March 18, 2023, the South Central LAMP Team will be running/walking for the children and families of South Central Los Angeles. We hope you’ll join us and ask your friends and family to support and cheer you on!

You Can Make a Difference

Our Programs

Parenting Programs
Our Parenting classes focus on strengthening the self –confidence and self-reliance of mothers, stabilizing and strengthening the parent –child relationship, and ensuring that their preschool children are ready for kindergarten.
Parenting Programs
English as a Second Language (ESL)
SC LAMP offers English as a Second Language Program, which includes beginning through intermediate levels. Our ESL classes respect the student’s native language, while developing a English skills as a second language.
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Family Advocacy and Supportive Services
Our on-site Family Advocate offers highly individualized and integrated support through home and in-office visits in order to establish a trusting positive relationship.
Family Advocacy and Supportive Services
ECE Program (Early Childhood Education)
The children’s programs are based on the Creative Curriculum for Preschool model that focuses on understanding children’s development...
ECE Program (Early Childhood Education)

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Providing a supportive, nurturing environment for women and their families.

In our most recently completed program year, we served a total of 265 individuals, including 102 adults and 163 children. Since its humble beginnings in 1992 we estimate that we have directly served over 2000 families and touched the lives of thousands of individuals.

How You Can Help

Sponsorships

Nurture a Child Sponsorship
Help cover the cost of providing free childcare for infants and toddlers (ages 1 month to 36 months).
Nurture a Child Sponsorship
Feed a Family Sponsorship
It is our mission to support our local community by providing food to low-income families experiencing food insecurity.
Feed a Family Sponsorship
Empower a Mom Sponsorship
Help cover the cost of providing Parenting Education and ESL Classes for a South Central LAMP Mom for the 2020-2021 school year.
Empower a Mom Sponsorship
Embrace a Family Sponsorship
Help cover the cost of providing Family Advocacy, case management and counseling to a South Central LAMP Family for a year.
Embrace a Family Sponsorship