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Family Resource Center<\/span><\/h2>\n

Ensuring healthy and successful futures for Downey Unified students and families<\/span><\/p>\n

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February 28, 2026<\/span><\/h2>\n

Stay active while supporting a great cause!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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TLC depends on the generosity of charitable contributions and community support.
Join us in making a difference in the lives of those who need it most.<\/p>\n

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Our Services<\/h2>\n

TLC Assistants help students and their families with health issues, child abuse concerns, family instability, mental health support, critical life needs, and parenting skills.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Donations<\/h2>\n

TLC exists heavily on charitable contributions, grants, and fundraisers. Your tax-deductible donation will make a difference in a child\u2019s life directly in our community.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Referrals<\/h2>\n

Teachers and staff who would like to make a referral can do so here.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What we do<\/h2>\n

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Our goal at TLC Family Resource Center<\/strong> is to create a T<\/strong>rue L<\/strong>asting C<\/strong>onnection between the city of Downey and the families of Downey Unified School District to ensure healthy and successful futures for all our students.<\/p>\n

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TLC ensures that each student receives the physical, emotional, and intellectual support they need. We have partnered with numerous agencies, businesses, philanthropic service clubs, religious organizations, and local government dedicated to effectively supporting our students and their families.<\/p>\n

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All health related services offered at True Lasting Connections are<\/span> free to uninsured\/underinsured students.<\/p>\n

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Mental Health Support<\/h4>\n

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Resources for individual, family, group, and grief counseling<\/p>\n

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Program Referrals<\/h4>\n

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Connect families to medical, dental, vision and parenting education services<\/p>\n

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Insurance Enrollment<\/h4>\n

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Application assistance to enroll in health insurance<\/p>\n

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School Supplies<\/h4>\n

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Free backpacks and school supplies for DUSD students<\/p>\n

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Everyday
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Assistance with food, clothing, and hygienic items<\/p>\n

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Homeless Support<\/h4>\n

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Direct families to preventive and diversion programs<\/p>\n

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TLC in action<\/h2>\n

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