Maritza Lara
California State University, Northridge Graduate. Passionate in the growth of children's learning, development, and advocating for children and their family who do not have a voice.
Los Angeles-based El Nido Family Centers is a 501(c) 3, non-profit organization founded in 1925. Last year, El Nido served over 11,000 children, youth and family members with its child abuse prevention and treatment, youth development, teen parenting, and parent education programs. El Nido serves a wide area of Los Angeles County, from the Antelope and San Fernando Valleys, to Central/South L.A., Inglewood, Compton and Wilmington/San Pedro. El Nido Family Centers offer numerous, diverse services at their sites as well as outreach programs located in schools, housing projects, health and community centers, and in-home counseling and visitations.
