Our Programs & Services
Empowering South Los Angeles Youth: Programs & Services at A Place Called Home
Comprehensive Support for Brighter Futures
At A Place Called Home (APCH), we offer a wide range of transformative afterschool and summer programs designed to meet the diverse needs of South Los Angeles youth and their families. Our holistic approach focuses on building social, emotional and economic success through academic support, arts education, mental and physical wellness, and career preparation and more. Together we can help young people build successful, fulfilling lives.
“I realized that I would learn things at APCH that I wouldn’t be able to learn in high school. Not only did I learn music skills but also the professionalism and common practices you need to know to be successful.”
– Tony, APCH alumnus
“Strong values were highlighted, and the one that has stuck with me is accountability because that is something I struggled with and had to develop as my identity was being shaped. I had role models of strong women and learned I shouldn’t shy away from who I am.”
– Maricruz, APCH alumna
92%
High school graduation rate among our seniors, in a ZIP code where 55% of adults do not have a high school diploma
Over 550
College scholarships awarded to first-generation scholars
4+ Years
Our Programs & Services:
A Place Called Home (APCH) provides all afterschool, summer programs and supportive services for free to youth in South Central Los Angeles in second grade through their mid-20’s, and their families.
Our programs and services are designed to support youth throughout their development, from elementary school through young adulthood, focusing on building social, emotional and economic success.
We offer programming to provide a broad range of opportunities for youth to discover new interests, along with advanced classes for members pursuing in-depth studies or specific career paths.
Programs & Services Include:
Tutoring and academic support
Athletics
Visual arts
Music
Sound engineering
Dance
Digital media
Cooking and culinary arts
Mentoring
Peer support groups
To qualify for merit-based scholarships, and paid internship and externship opportunities, youth must be actively enrolled APCH members.
Check out all of our offerings by taking a look at our course catalog
Our Commitment
Guided by our R.E.A.C.H. values (Respect, Empathy, Accountability, Courage, and Hope), we’ve served over 20,000 young people and families in the past 30 years.
Join us in transforming lives and building a stronger South Los Angeles community.