Each year, Women and Words selects a local charitable organization to donate proceeds from our event. This year, we have chosen:

Since it’s founding in 1987, Westside Children’s Center has been providing foster care and reunification services to children aged birth to eight who experience child abuse and/or neglect. Over time the agency’s services have expanded to include childcare and adoption, as well as child development and family support services that strengthen families and support children. We chose a location for the Center to best serve families residing in numerous pockets of poverty in western Los Angeles. Since inception, Westside Children’s Center has been committed to making a difference in the course of children’s lives. Our flexible, integrated and culturally sensitive services have been reshaped over the years to reflect changing need, new research and shifting demographics.

Mission
WCC is a not for profit agency that provides crucial support to the under-served children of our community by delivering a full range of interdisciplinary services and resources that strengthen families. Our community-based, integrated family services for disadvantaged, vulnerable or under-served young children and their families in west Los Angeles include family support, family preservation, early childcare and education, foster care, adoption, health care support, and a neighborhood center.

Vision
WCC is a community partner in uniting and strengthening families so that all children can achieve optimal growth and development and reach their full potential in the safety of a permanent and nurturing environment.