2025-11-15T14:31:53-08:00 2024-12-31 LA COUNTY FIRES 990 2024-01-01 814438145 SAN FERNANDO VALLEY REFUGEE CHILDREN CENTER INC SANF 3104970907 PO Box 2592 NORTH HILLS CA 91393 CHARLES E LAING JR CPA Treasurer 3104970907 2025-11-15 true 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Mayra Medina-Nez PO Box 2592 NORTH HILLS CA 91393 357857 false X www.refugeechildrencenter.org X 2016 CA THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY REFUGEE CHILDREN CENTER, INC. HELPS REFUGEE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THROUGH A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF SERVICES AIMED AT ADDRESSING THEIR IMMEDIATE NEEDS AND LONG-TERM WELL-BEING. HERE'S AN OVERVIEW OF HOW THE CENTER SUPPORTING FAMILIES WHO RECEIVED RCC SERVICES IN 2023:1. LEGAL SUPPORT AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES - LEGAL REPRESENTATION: THE CENTER PROVIDES REFERRALS TO QUALIFIED IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICE PROVIDERS WHO CAN OFFER LEGAL PRESENTATION FOR ASYLUM CLAIMS AND OTHER IMMIGRATION MATTERS. - ORIENTATION AND GUIDANCE: IT OFFERS GENERAL ORIENTATIONS TO HELP FAMILIES UNDERSTAND THE ASYLUM PROCESS, SPECIAL IMMIGRATION JUVENILE STATUS (SIJS), IMMIGRATION COURT PROCEEDINGS, AND THE REUNIFICATION PROCESS. - USCIS FORM PREPARATION: SINCE AUGUST 2022, THE CENTER IS RECOGNIZED BY DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TO ASSIST WITH USCIS FORM PREPARATION, HELPING FAMILIES NAVIGATE THE COMPPLEXITIES OF LEGAL DOCUMENTATION.2: SOCIAL SERVICES AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS - CHILD AND FAMILY ENRICH 8 8 0 0 354714 347064 0 6994 10793 0 361708 357857 6000 0 345849 300772 0 0 119365 173547 465214 480319 -103506 -122462 303187 249145 68420 303187 180725 THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY REFUGEE CHILDREN CENTER, INC OFFER A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO SUPPORT, ADDRESSING LEGAL, SOCIAL AND BASIC NEEDS TO HELP REFUGEE CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES FROM MEXICO, CENTRAL AMERICA, AND SOUTH AMERICA SUCCESSFULLY INTEGRATE AND THRIVE IN THEIR NEW ENVIRONMENT IN THE UNITED STATES. false false 366741 The San Fernando Valley Refugee Children Center, Inc. is a nonprofit corporation organized and operated exclusively for charitable purposes, specifically to secure legal representation and social services for children and their families who have come to the United States seeking refuge from the violence in their countries of birth. Organization Mission: Part III Statement of Program Service AccomplishmentsMission:The Refugee Children Center (RCC) provides a healing embrace and dignified welcome to refugee children and families who journeyed from Meso and South America through the U.S.Mexico border. RCC supports their transition to life in the United States through a holistic, trauma-informed approach that addresses legal, social, and emotional needs while fostering resilience, belonging, and community connection.Program Accomplishments for 2024:RCC continued to serve refugee and immigrant families in the San Fernando Valley through integrated legal, social, and educational support programs.1. Immigration Legal Services Under Department of Justice (DOJ) Recognition and Accreditation, RCC provided 216 immigration-related services, including assistance with asylum, SIJS, and related applications. Twenty-five participants received pro bono legal consultations, and six families secured representation through pro bono and low bono attorneys. RCC also supported 22 families in completing and submitting USCIS applications and translated 22 legal documents from Spanish to English.2. Social and Supportive ServicesRCC offered wraparound support such as mental health referrals, crisis intervention, Medi-Cal enrollment, rent and food assistance, and housing support. These efforts promoted family stability and wellness for 215 active participants, including 50 new families.3. Early Childhood and Family EnrichmentRCC launched Nuevos Comienzos (New Beginnings), an early childhood education drop-in program focused on play-based learning, parent workshops, and wellness support.4. Children and Youth ProgramsRCC hosted 12 art therapy and youth empowerment sessions, a week-long spring break program, and ongoing tutoring and music lessons to nurture self-expression and learning. Over 8,900 meals were served through partnerships with Nest Global and Go Campaign.5. Caregiver and Community Engagement Through Cooking for the Soul and wellness workshops, caregivers led sessions celebrating traditional foods and cultural practices. Over 200 caregiver sessions promoted leadership, mindfulness, and community connection.6. Healing and Wellness in the Community GardenLaunched in June 2024, RCCs community garden offers families a safe space for reflection and environmental education. Participants cultivate traditional crops, learn composting, and preserve heirloom seeds through RCCs Seed Library, fostering Indigenous food sovereignty and sustainability.Looking Forward:RCC remains committed to expanding its holistic model of care, deepening partnerships, and strengthening early childhood and garden programming to continue fostering hope, dignity, and belonging for refugee and immigrant families rebuilding their lives in Los Angeles. 366741 true true false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 0 0 false 0 false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 8 8 false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false CA X Mayra Medina-Nez 7475294783 15435 RAYEN ST NORTH HILLS CA 91343 X FRED MORRIS Emeritus Board 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Charles E Laing Jr Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Guillermo Torres Board Advisor 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Anchulee Raongthum President 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Lori B Schoenberg BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Rev David Farley Board Advisor 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Ivana De Maria Board Advisor 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Aimee Porter Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Ivelise Markovits Board Advisor 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Ninette Ayala Board Advisor 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Gabriela Lagarda Arias Secretary 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Amanda Hillsberg Arya BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Rosa L Navarrete BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Thea Smolinki BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Mayra Medina-Nez Executive Dir. 40.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Mayra Medina-Nez EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 0.00 0 0 0 Mayra Medina-Nez EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 0.00 0 0 0 FRIDA RAMIREZ ALDAPA EMPLOYEE 35.00 0.00 0 0 0 CAROLYN V MENDOZA EMPLOYEE 30.00 0.00 0 0 0 Kendra L RIVERA EMPLOYEE 30.00 0.00 0 0 0 DAYNA A MENDEZ EMPLOYEE 30.00 0.00 0 0 0 0 false false false 0 347064 347064 0 10793 10793 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 357857 10793 0 6000 6000 0 0 75814 37907 37907 0 183474 147874 35600 13635 8871 4764 0 27849 18119 9730 0 14300 14300 0 0 0 0 8755 3755 5000 240 240 0 0 0 0 559 559 0 0 0 0 0 5720 1363 4357 RESTRICTED CONTRIBUTIONS 61250 61250 PROGRAM SERVICES 25288 25288 FACILITY EXPENSE 12335 7873 4462 OFFICE RENOVATIONS 11879 8511 3368 33221 24831 8390 480319 366741 113578 0 110892 108650 192295 140495 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 303187 249145 68420 0 68420 X 303187 112305 68420 303187 180725 303187 249145 -122462 X false false false X 419942 331819 625357 353166 285814 2016098 0 0 419942 331819 625357 353166 285814 2016098 0 2016098 0 0 0 2016098 1.00000 1.00000 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED FUND - FIRST 5 7674 RESTRICTED FUNDS - EL NIDO 31250 RESTRICTED FUNDS - GO CAMPAIGN 29496 68420 false 0 0 Participant Scholarships 1 6000 CASH Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b No review was or will be conducted. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 No documents available to the public.