Lao Family Standards and Structures:

• Quality, comprehensive, holistic case management
• Intake, screening and assessment tools, orientation, implementation and evaluations
• Individually tailored service planning, design, delivery, review and revision
• Goals-based on needs, preference, strengths, measurable objectives and outcomes
• Direct assistance, information and referral, and linkage to opportunities and community support leading to increased independence and self-reliance.
• Culturally and linguistically informed service (in 35+ languages)
• Timely access to service, including after regular hours and weekends as needed
• Mobile unit available to ensure service inclusion and access
• Group workshops, peer support, and referrals to formal/network therapy and clinical partners.

Quality Individualized Programs, Services and Supports:

• Adult Basic Education, English as a Second Language, and Higher Education Opportunities and Access. (Oakland/Sacramento)
• Affordable Rental Housing, Nonprofit Office, Retail Space, Café, Commercial Catering Kitchen, Gallery, Cultural, and Training Space, Community Centers and Gardens, to increase economic independence. (Owner and Operator). (Oakland/San Pablo)
• California Victims of Crime Assistance (VOCA) for Children, Youth, and Adults. (Oakland/Sacramento/San Pablo)
• California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) for needy parents with child(ren) including housing, food, utilities, clothing, medical care for a specific period. The program has work participation requirements. Partnership with various counties. (Oakland/Sacramento/San Pablo)
• California Department of Rehabilitation (Certified Vendor): Job Readiness, Placement and Support of Individuals with Disabilities. CARF accreditation in progress. (Oakland)
• Career Technical Education (CTE) Training Provider in Environmental Management, Career Pathways and Access to Various Certified Training and Apprenticeships. (Oakland)
• Contra Costa County Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) Mental Health Provider for Asian Families. (San Pablo)
• Consulting and Organizational Development and Support of Emerging Nonprofits.
• Department of Labor (DOL)/CA Employment Development Department (EDD)/America’s Job Career Center (AJCC) One-Stop Operator. (Oakland/San Pablo)
• Employer and Business Services: Concierge service to employers, hiring temp to permanent, seasonal hiring, diverse direct hiring, customized training, wage subsidy reimbursement programs, on the job training, fair hiring practices, best practice, translation and outreach for special populations, customized on-site hiring and job fairs, employer site tours, etc (1000+ private, nonprofit and public partners). (Oakland/Sacramento/San Pablo)
• Food Stamps/Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for nutritious food.
• General Assistance (GA) a relief and support program for adults without dependents.
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Certificate of Completion Program. (Oakland)
• Refugee Employment Service (RES), Social Adjustment/Orientation, and Targeted Assistance (TA). (Oakland/Sacramento)
• Senior/Elders Brown Bag Nutrition Program and Counseling. (Oakland/Sacramento)
• State Department Certified Refugee Resettlement and Placement Service. (Oakland/Sacramento)
• Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)/Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) a program sponsored via Internal Revenue Service/United Way Bay Area. (San Pablo/Oakland)
• Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) Adult Service and Youth Worked Based Learning and Internships, Summer jobs, Leadership, High School Graduation, Higher Education Provider. (Oakland/San Pablo)

WE ARE PROUD OF OUR 1000+ PARTNERS IN EDUCATION, HEALTH, PUBLIC SAFETY, BASIC NEEDS AND FAMILY SUPPORT, RESETTLEMENT, BUSINESS AND COMMERCE, POLICY AND ADVOCACY, CAREER AND WORKFORCE SERVICES, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, VOLUNTEER TRAINING, AFFORDABLE HOUSING, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, CONSUMER INFORMATION, THE FINANCIAL SECTOR, GOVERNMENT, CIVIC GROUPS, COMMUNITY-BASED, AND THE PRIVATE SECTOR.

YOUTH PROGRAMS:

For 40+ years, Lao Family has been providing quality high performing year-round educational, summer jobs, and career programs for Oakland’s youth. Lao Family serves over 300+ youth every year. We are proud that 80% to 100% of our youth graduate from high school and 70% to 90% enter into post-secondary education at community colleges and 4-year universities.

Our main programs are:

• Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Program Year Round Targeting In-School and Out-of-School Youth and Young Adults (16-24 yrs old)
• Summer Jobs Internship and Career Pathways Program (16-24 yrs old)

Coming December 2018: The Lao Family Youth program will be opening a new 3,000+ SF Teen Education, Entrepreneurship, and Wellness Center at the CARE Community Center Oakland.

This new venue will offer multiple programs and co-located partners. The main offerings include:

• Computer and 3D lab
• Quiet study area
• Group activity and homework center
• Alternative High School diploma/GED preparation program
• College outreach center
• Recreational center, with outdoor basketball, dance/yoga studio
• Social media/app-web-site design training program
• Wellness center
• Community garden
• Outdoor art and gathering patios

Lao Family Youth Program Standards and Services Offerings:

• Quality comprehensive education and skills-based training serving inner-city Oakland youth ages 16 to 24 years old.
• Individual-centered case management planning, design, delivery, review and service revision.
• Service for youth with disabilities, language and other barriers.
• Intake, screening and assessment tools, orientation, implementation and evaluation.
• Goals based on needs, preference, strengths, and measurable objectives leading to a wide range of positive outcomes including the development of 21st-century skills.
• Culturally and linguistically informed direct assistance, information and referral, and linkage to opportunities and community supports through formal MOU and network partners, leading to increased academic achievements, literacy gains, graduation rates, college enrollment, independence and self-reliance.
• Timely access to service, including after regular hours and weekends as needed.
• Group job readiness workshop training, labor market training, exposure to career pathways, peer support, mentoring, job shadowing, career exposure, apprenticeship access, recognized credential training in Career Technical Education and Vocational Programs, and work-based learning and training.
• Higher Education university and college tours, college admissions and financial aid application assistance.
• GED preparation/alternative high school diploma programs.
• Increased communication, performance skills, teamwork, problem-solving, analytical skills, cultural awareness, and leadership development skills.
• Permanent hiring opportunities after graduation from program/college.

Populations We Serve:

Lao Family specializes in serving diverse inner-city in-school and out-of-school youth and young adults (16 to 24 years old) from the following backgrounds: newly arrived refugees, long term refugees, recent immigrants, limited English populations, public housing residents, pregnant teens, homeless/foster care, youth with disabilities, and has deficiencies in basic literacy and numeracy skills.

We are proud of our Youth Partners and Affiliates:

In Education:

Oakland Unified School District, Peralta Community Colleges District, Contra Costa College District, Oakland/Berkeley/Hayward Adult Schools, Contra Costa Office of Education, LEAP, West and Contra Costa County Adult and K-12 Schools, First Five Centers, Various Vocational Training Providers, local nonprofit organizations, employers, foundations, and community-based organizations.

In Employment and Internships:

BART, Port of Oakland, City of Oakland WDB, Oakland Housing Authority, Peralta Hacienda Historical Park, Alameda County Public Health Department, Oakland Main Library, Hack the Hood, Boys & Girls Clubs in Oakland, Community School for Creative Education, Alameda County Food Bank, Oaklandish, Asian Law Caucus, Lifelong Medical, La Clinica, EBALDC, Starlight Montessori School, Rockridge Montessori School, City of Oakland Parks and Recreation, City of Oakland Finance Department, and many others.

Jobs at Lao Family: See the current list of job and career opportunities at our organization.