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FamilySource Center
What is FamilySource Center (FSC)?
FamilySource Centers are located throughout the City of Los Angeles to serve, assist, and support residents in their local neighborhoods and communities. Each center offers a variety of educational, family, children, and youth services including counseling, cultural, recreational, and after-school activities on-site or nearby through a referral system. Special services include financial counseling and tax preparation, ESL classes, food distribution, and disaster preparation training. The FamilySource centers are also available for community meetings, special and holiday events, and volunteer opportunities.
The NorthEast  FamilySource Center has collaborations with Healing Urban Barrios, the Los Angeles Boys and Girls Club, Lincoln Heights Tutorial Program, Plaza de la Raza, Urban 36Zero, Soledad Enrichment Actions, ALMA Family Services, Hillsides, College Bridge Academy, and many local groups such as the El Sereno Stallions, the El Sereno Chamber of Commerce, El Sereno Bicentennial Committee, LA32 Neighborhood Council, and many local LAUSD schools.
FSC Program Eligibility
To be eligible to receive FamilySource services, an individual or family must reside within LA City boundaries and meet the current low-income guidelines. To determine eligibility, the following must be brought to the Center at the time of enrollment:
- Proof of Income: paycheck stub, Income Tax Return, Benefits Statement.
- Proof of Address: Utility Bill, CA ID, CA DL, Residential Mail, Etc.
*Documents must not be older than 3 months from the enrollment date*
Supportive Services
Multi-Benefit Screening
Case Management
Computer Lab
Financial Literacy

Tax Preparation Services
In partnership with EITC and VITA, we offer free tax preparation services to individuals or families that reside in the City of Los Angeles earning less than $60,000 annually. Appointments are encouraged, and walk-ins are accepted.
To accurately determine your EITC eligibility and prepare your returns, please bring the following information to your appointment:
- Photo ID
- Social security cards for self, spouse, and dependents.
- Birth dates for all persons listed on the tax return.
- Wage and earning statements: Form W-2, W-2G, and/or 1099-R from all employers.
- Interest and dividend statements from banks.
- Copies of the previous year’s tax returns.
- Bank routing and account numbers for direct deposit of your refunds.
- Other relevant information about income and expenses.
- Amounts paid for daycare, if applicable.
Domestic Violence Program
Job Readiness
As a FamilySource Center, we also are able to refer you to our partner agencies, or the WorkSource Centers also established by the City of Los Angeles. Please check our calendar for scheduled workshops.
Dance Classes
A is a high-energy, super fun dance class that includes unique moves and motivating music that is great for both the body and the mind!
Monday-Friday from 9:00 - 10:00 am
Additional classes are available, please inquire.
Arts & Crafts
Contact us for the current schedule.