Welcome to A Place Called Home:EmpoweringSouth Los Angeles Youth
Who We Are
At A Place Called Home, we envision a world where your zip code does not determine your future; where all children have the opportunity to find happiness and success in life. For more than 30 years we have served our community — inspiring, encouraging, and supporting the young people in South Los Angeles to achieve social, emotional, and economic success.
Our Impact
20,000+
youth served since 1993
1,500+
1,000+
550+
first-generation students sent to college
Who We Are
At A Place Called Home, we envision a world where your zip code does not determine your future; where all children have the opportunity to find happiness and success in life. For 30 years we have served our community — inspiring, encouraging, and supporting the young people in South Los Angeles to achieve social, emotional, and economic success.
Our Impact
20,000+
youth served since 1993
1,500+
1,000+
550+
first-generation students sent to college
Join Us and Get Involved!
“APCH gave me a desire to be a positive role model and be a guy who made something of himself and be inspiring in some sort of way, to be a positive role model for the kids at APCH.”
– Chris, APCH alumnus
“I met some of the most influential people in my life at APCH. I feel like every truly valuable skill that I learned, I learned at APCH. I still use the skills that I learned there.”
– Fernanda, APCH alumna
Our Programs & Services
Learning and Academic Excellence
Fostering lifelong learning through educational enrichment and support through afterschool and summer programs, college prep and scholarships
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Job Readiness and Career Development
Supporting hopeful futures and economic success through career readiness services, internships, and mentorship
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Mental Health and Case Management Services
Helping youth and families navigate challenges through counseling, individual and family therapy, and holistic needs assessment and resources
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The Arts and Creative Expression
Nurturing social-emotional growth, creativity and self-expression through dance, music, visual arts, digital media and more
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Health and Wellness
Promoting physical well-being with athletics and outdoor play, culinary arts, and nutrition education
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Da Vinci RISE High at APCH
An innovative charter high school designed to meet the unique needs of students navigating foster care, housing instability, the juvenile justice system and/or other circumstances that have caused disruptions to their academic journeys.
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Youth Enrollment
A Place Called Home (APCH) is on a mission to empower the youth of South Central Los Angeles, and we’re inviting you to be part of this transformative journey. Our programs in arts, educational enrichment, academic support and wellness are designed to inspire, encourage, and support the next generation in achieving social, emotional, and economic success.
Enrolling at APCH means becoming part of a vibrant community that believes in the potential of every young person. As a member, you’ll have access to a wide range of opportunities that will help you develop your skills, explore your passions, and build a brighter future. Whether you’re interested in expressing yourself through the arts, advancing your education, or focusing on your physical and mental well-being, APCH has a program tailored to your needs. By becoming a part of our family, you’re not just investing in yourself; you’re contributing to a movement that’s changing lives and shaping the future of South Los Angeles.