#WayFinderMoment A little glimpse at our Camp Bloomfield Youth/Teen Inclusive Session! Partnering again with Camp Bob Waldorf for a second year our goal is to expand this program, allowing our kids who are blind and visually impaired to have fun and experience summer camp alongside sighted peers. It's been a joy watching barriers break for our blind and visually impaired youth community. #BreakingBarriers #Inclusivity #SummerFun #CampFun #AllInThisTogether #MemoryMaking
Wayfinder Family Services
Individual and Family Services
Los Angeles, CA 3,671 followers
We strive for a world where everyone has a chance to thrive, a safe haven and a loving family.
About us
For over 70 years, Wayfinder has been responding to the critical needs in the communities we serve. Through our services, we reach more than 21,000 individuals each year, from those who have vision loss or profound special needs to children in foster care — and their families. The mission of Wayfinder Family Services is to ensure that children, youth and adults facing challenges always have a place to turn. Founded in 1953 as the Foundation for the Junior Blind, our programs initially provided blind and visually impaired children with opportunities to lead fuller and more independent lives. Today, we are a statewide organization that improves the health, well-being and quality of life for children, youth, adults and families who are facing difficult life and health circumstances. We are the only human services organization in California with specialized programs for vulnerable children, youth and families AND individuals of every age with vision loss, or intellectual/developmental disabilities. We work beyond traditional silos and tackle the complex, intersecting issues faced by children and families. As Wayfinder Family Services, we stand in the gap and change the future, embracing the spirit of our name: we forge ahead, we find a way, whatever it takes.
- Website
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https://www.wayfinderfamily.org/
External link for Wayfinder Family Services
- Industry
- Individual and Family Services
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Los Angeles, CA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1953
- Specialties
- family services, mental health, special education, rehabilitation, transitional shelter, residential, early intervention, multiple disabilities, social work, foster care, visual impairment, blindness, and adoption
Locations
Employees at Wayfinder Family Services
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Beth Escott Newcomer
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Teri Renfrow
Strategic Initiatives and Product Line Director | Healthcare Leader | Executive Coach
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Melanie L O'Mea-Smith, OTR/L
Vice President of Visual Impairment and Developmental Disabilities
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Michelle Riella Diaz, MSHR, SPHR, PHRca
Senior Director of Human Resources
Updates
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Have you heard the news? We earned our 13th consecutive four-star rating @Charity Navigator! You can #GiveWithConfidence knowing that we have been independently evaluated for effective donations and received the highest possible rating! https://lnkd.in/gQVwSaPy
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Have you been thinking about how you can help an older child or teen who needs a safe, nurturing home? This is your Wayfinder moment! Join us at a virtual event to learn more about becoming a foster parent. Register at the link below for more information: Date: July 24th Time: 6:30PM Registration: https://lnkd.in/eUkZeaf7
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Calling all Wayfinders, we need your help with our #BackToSchool drive! You can donate online to support children in our programs as they head back to school at https://lnkd.in/gQVwSaPy.
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#WayFinderMoment An unforgettable time for our blind and visually impaired youth and adults going deep sea fishing with The California Yacht Club ! The smiles, the excitement, and the sheer joy of learning to reel in big catches made it all worthwhile. We are grateful to create these memories together! #DeepSeaFishing #TheCaliforniaYachtClub #SummerFun #InclusiveAdventure #BigCatches #FamilyTime
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Sacramento-area Wayfinders, we need your help with our #BackToSchool drive. We are accepting donations at our Citrus Heights office through August 23rd. See complete list of items needed at https://lnkd.in/gET7AMJU. Contact [email protected] to coordinate drop-offs. Can’t shop? You can donate online to support children in foster care as they head back to school! https://lnkd.in/gQVwSaPy
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Calling all Parents, grandparents, aunts/uncles, older siblings in the adoption community, join us for the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of The Month for W.I.S.E. up! W.I.S.E. up stands for Walk away, Ignore or change the subject, Share what you are comfortable sharing and Educate about adoption in general ... learn more at https://lnkd.in/gij_J2Xn.
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Top 5 benefits of making a gift by beneficiary designation: Flexibility: Assets remain in your control, and you can change your gift designation at any time. Easy: No need to change your will. Tax incentives: Gifts to Wayfinder Family Services are tax-free, ensuring 100% goes to the organization. Family-friendly: You can share assets with loved ones while supporting the organization. Support your cause: Your gift helps provide free services to children, youth, and families. To learn more, contact Randy Sprabary at [email protected].
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Wayfinder is providing adults who are visually impaired with training in areas like independent living skills, the use of assistive technology, orientation and mobility to get around in their communities, and more ... see full program description at https://ow.ly/61p550SuePo.