Calling all Parents, grandparents, aunts/uncles, older siblings in the adoption community, join us for the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of The Month for W.I.S.E. up! W.I.S.E. up stands for Walk away, Ignore or change the subject, Share what you are comfortable sharing and Educate about adoption in general ... learn more at https://lnkd.in/gij_J2Xn.
Wayfinder Family Services
Individual and Family Services
Los Angeles, CA 3,630 followers
We strive for a world where everyone has a chance to thrive, a safe haven and a loving family.
About us
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
- Industry
- Individual and Family Services
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Los Angeles, CA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1953
- Specialties
- family services, mental health, special education, rehabilitation, transitional shelter, residential, early intervention, multiple disabilities, social work, foster care, visual impairment, blindness, and adoption
Locations
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
Director of Human Resources
Updates
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Top 5 benefits of making a gift by beneficiary designation: Flexibility: Assets remain in your control, and you can change your gift designation at any time. Easy: No need to change your will. Tax incentives: Gifts to Wayfinder Family Services are tax-free, ensuring 100% goes to the organization. Family-friendly: You can share assets with loved ones while supporting the organization. Support your cause: Your gift helps provide free services to children, youth, and families. To learn more, contact Randy Sprabary at rsprabary@wayfinderfamily.org.
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Wayfinder is providing adults who are visually impaired with training in areas like independent living skills, the use of assistive technology, orientation and mobility to get around in their communities, and more ... see full program description at https://ow.ly/61p550SuePo.
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#WayFinderMoment Dive into the depths with us as we embark on an unforgettable deep-sea fishing expedition! Join our crew on July 17th for a day filled with thrilling catches and oceanic wonders. Don't forget to mark your calendars - we're excited to see you there #Wayfinderfamily #AdventuresAwaits #SummerFun #DeepSeaFishing #OceanFun
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Annie Narayan joined Wayfinder’s Community Council in January 2024, but her involvement with the organization began more than five years earlier when she and her husband, Shawn, decided to become foster parents ... read her full story at https://lnkd.in/gkeDDh79.
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As #PrideMonth comes to an end, please remember LGBTQ foster youth need our support year-round: https://lnkd.in/giCktKfc
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LGBTQ youth are overrepresented in the child welfare system: Roughly 30% of youth in foster care identify as LGBTQ, compared to 11% not in the foster care system. Unfortunately, too many of them never find the loving homes they deserve, but you can change that ...consider becoming a foster parent, learn more about the issues or support Wayfinder’s inclusive programs and services by making a donation online: https://lnkd.in/gQVwSaPy. #PrideMonth
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We have an exciting July line up of events for you to join us in! July: Ocean thrills: The ultimate deep-sea fishing experience in Marina del Rey on July 17th with California Yacht Club. Surf’s up: Catch some waves with us at the Blind Fitness Surf Clinic in Santa Barbara on July 27th. Don't miss out! For details and registrations sign up for our monthly newsletter: https://lnkd.in/ggAfGnEe #WayfinderFamily #BlindFitness #BlindSports #BlindRecreation #Summer2024 #BlindSurfClinic #FunInTheSun