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Connects families with local food, housing, childcare, healthcare, utility assistance,
transportation, and other services. Assistance is available 24/7 in multiple languages
by dialing 2-1-1.
A directory of community services specifically available to Lancaster residents.
Apply for and manage CalFresh food benefits, CalWORKs cash assistance, Medi-Cal, and other public benefits.
Childcare and Early Education
Helps eligible families find and pay for childcare through subsidy programs.
Head Start and Early Head Start Locations
Free or low-cost early education and family support for qualifying families with young
children.
Childcare assistance for eligible parents who are working, attending school, or participating
in training.
California Child Care Resource and Referral
Information on childcare providers, financial assistance, and local referral agencies.
Food, Healthcare, and Financial Assistance
LA County Food Assistance Programs
Information about CalFresh, WIC, SUN Bucks, food distributions, and other nutrition
programs.
Nutrition assistance, breastfeeding support, health referrals, and healthy food benefits
for eligible pregnant or postpartum parents and children under five.
Antelope Valley Community Healthcare Resources
Local primary care, dental, urgent care, hospital, and mobile healthcare options.
Antelope Valley Wellness Community
LA County health education, wellness activities, referrals, and community programs serving Antelope Valley residents.
Family and Parenting Support
Antelope Valley Partners for Health Family Resource Center
Offers parent groups, classes, playgroups, resource referrals, and connections to
food and clothing assistance.
Children’s Center of the Antelope Valley
Counseling, family support, prevention services, and programs for children, youth,
and caregivers.
City of Lancaster Community Homes
Neighborhood-based programs, activities, health resources, and family services.
Community programs and recreational and educational activities for children and families.
Housing and Legal Support
Assistance for families experiencing homelessness or at risk of losing housing.
City of Lancaster Housing Services
Information about local housing programs and neighborhood assistance.
Provides housing, family, children’s, domestic-violence, and supportive services in
the Antelope Valley.
Free legal information and referrals involving housing, custody, child support, public benefits, immigration, employment, and family law.
Transportation and Educational Support
Antelope Valley Transit Authority
Local bus routes, fares, passes, and trip-planning information.
Reduced transportation fares for eligible riders.
Free internet and computer access, study spaces, children’s programming, educational
materials, and employment resources.
LA County Library Homework Center
Homework assistance, online tutoring, early-learning resources, and family education.
Antelope Valley College Student-Parent Resources
A useful local directory covering childcare, housing, food, healthcare, and student-parent support. Some college services may be limited to AVC students.
