Parenting Tips
This document includes tips and resources from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network to help families and children navigate recovery from the wildfires.
Care Camps
LA County Parks is establishing four Care Camps that will provide youth and teens with a supportive space for fun and recreation including music, arts and crafts, sports activities, and field trips to the LA County Natural History Museum, La Brea Tar Pits, Dodger Stadium, and more. Breakfast, snacks, and lunch will be provided daily; teens will also get supper. These camps are for those under mandatory evacuation or significantly impacted by the fires. They are completely free and will last Monday to Friday from through January 31, 2025. The hours are as follows:
Youth Camps Age 5-12: 8 am To 5 pm
Teen Camps Age 13-17: 8 am To 7 pm
Care Camp locations registration packets are available here. For more information, you can also email recprograms@parks.lacounty.gov.
Los Angeles YMCA
The L.A. YMCA, with 28 locations all over L.A. County, is providing relief to all affected by the wildfires, regardless of membership. Along with amenities like showers, counseling, and social workers, they are offering free child chare. Find locations and learn more here.