Inglewood News AND LENNOX CITIZEN The Weekly Newspaper of Inglewood Herald Publications - Inglewood, Hawthorne, Lawndale, El Segundo, Torrance & Manhattan Beach Community Newspapers Since 1911 - Circulation 30,000 - Readership 60,000 (310) 322-1830 - August 11, 2016 Los Angeles Children Experience Thrill of First Roller Coaster Ride On Aug. 8, leading hotel loyalty program Wyndham Rewards provided 35 pairs of LA-based Big Brothers, Big Sisters and their respective Littles with an unforgettable day at Six Flags Magic Mountain. The complimentary day passes, parking passes and $60 in-park cash is part of a one-day, nationwide initiative made possible by Wyndham Rewards newly formed partnership with Six Flags. Photo courtesy of Wyndham Rewards. Grant Monies Will Fund Program to Help At-Risk Pregnant Women By Cristian Vasquez a variety of outreach activities tailored to Inglewood’s mayor and city council creating active community members that will approved a subcontract extension with South engage in programs that will help improve Bay Center for Counseling (SBCC) and the the health of residents. City of Inglewood to receive $16,666 in grant The SPA 8 includes the communities of funds from July 1-Dec. 31, 2016. Athens, Avalon, Carson, Catalina Island, El The grant funds are for the provision of Segundo, Gardena, Harbor City, Hawthorne, the Partnership for Families Program [PFF] Inglewood, Lawndale, Lennox, Long Beach*, which helps at-risk pregnant women, as well Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Palos as families with children age five and younger Verdes Estates, Rancho Dominguez, Rancho who are at risk of maltreatment. Palos Verdes, Redondo Beach, Rolling Hills, “Since 1996, the city has received grant Rolling Hills Estates, San Pedro, Wilmington, funds for various programs for children and and others. There are two health centers for families through the Service Planning Area SPA 8 residents, including Torrance Health (SPA) 8 Collaborative, of which the city is Center [Immunization and STD services a member,” states the staff report signed only] located at 711 Del Amo Blvd. [310- by Parks, Recreation and Library Services 354-2300]; as well as an Inglewood location, Director Sabrina Barnes. “The SBCC is a Curtis R. Tucker Health Center, located at non-profit agency serving as the lead agency 123 W. Manchester Blvd. [310-419-5325]. for awarding grant programs, including the “The SBCC is a non-profit agency serving PFF Program, to member agencies.” as the lead agency for awarding grant A SPA is a specific region made up of programs, including the PFF Program, to different cities, and unincorporated areas member agencies,” states the staff report. within the County of Los Angeles. The County “On Aug. 19, 2008, the city council approved has divided itself into eight geographic areas Agreement No. 08-86 and has approved known as SPAs, covering all 4,300 square annual extensions through June 30, 2016 to miles. Having different regions allows the provide PFF services. Department of Public Health to better develop, Recipients of PFF services include pregnant hence provide, the most relevant and necessary women considered to be at risk for child public health and clinical services to the maltreatment, including young age, domestic residents of each community in the SPA. violence, maternal substance abuse, and/or In addition to providing clinical services, maternal depression. Furthermore, it covers these health centers are responsible for families deemed high-risk with children ages tracking, medically managing and reporting five or younger and who are referred by the communicable diseases, as well as assist Los Angeles County Department of Children in containing the spread of communicable and Family Services [DCFS]; that includes diseases. Further more, the centers provide anyone classified as high, or high risk, on the Structured Decision-making tool [SDM]. The SBCC has been working to improve the lives of families in communities throughout Los Angeles County by building partnerships with residents. The programs provided by the SBCC [child development and early education, community organizing, family well-being, and pathways to self-sufficiency] are all residentdriven initiatives. “For more than forty years, SBCC Thrive LA has empowered communities in Los Angeles County to discover and develop tools for individual and collective well-being,” states the SBCC website. “Throughout our history and across the full range of innovative, grassroots programs that currently reach more than 10,000 families across the county, we have made a core commitment to place the gifts, talents, and leadership capacities of individuals, families, and neighborhoods first.” The approved agreement will extend the PFF Program until the end of the year, in addition to providing the funds needed for an in-home outreach counselor that will be responsible for providing case management, as well as referral services to kinds and families in the City of Inglewood. “The In-Home Outreach Counselor provides in-home support and educational services, conducts family strengths and needs assessments, family team decision making conferences, and assists with accessing needed services,” concludes the staff report. For more information on SPA 8, or the City of Inglewood’s Curtis R. Tucker Health Center, persons interested can visit http://publichealth. lacounty.gov/chs/SPA8/index.htm. • Inside This Issue Certified & Licensed Professionals.......................8 Classifieds............................2 Community Briefs...............2 Film Review..........................2 Food.......................................5 Hawthorne Happenings....3 Legals.............................4,6-7 Pets........................................8 Sports....................................4 Weekend Forecast Friday Sunny 73˚/65˚ Saturday Sunny 75˚/66˚ Sunday Sunny 79˚/68˚
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