Guidance. Support. Success.

A safe, welcoming place for LBUSD families to get the support they need to ensure student success.

Success through every step of the student journey.

The Family Resource Center is a safe, welcoming space for LBUSD families to confidentially share their needs. Needs that are compassionately assessed and quickly addressed with community activities, confidential counseling, and support services.

Get the help your family needs, whenever you need it.

We offer a wide range of prevention, intervention, and enrichment services to ensure student success for all LBUSD families.

Counseling
Services

Access to mental health support.

  • Improve family dynamics

  • Boost social support

  • Healthy coping mechanisms

Family Support Services

Family support in
times of need.

  • Crisis intervention

  • Stabilizing families

  • Needs assessment

  • Food, clothing, housing assistance

Parenting
Strategies

  • Best practices for parents

  • Classes and seminars

  • Active discussion groups

Helpful workshops
for parents.

Community Referrals

Additional support outside of school.

  • Mental health and substance abuse services

  • Subsidy programs and legal assistance

  • Job training

Online Resources

  • Family health sites

  • Community awareness

  • Parent and student Information portal

  • CareSolace

    Connecting families to mental health support

Curated websites for specific needs.

Events
Calendar

Don’t miss a thing!

  • Student events

  • Parent learning

  • Family-centered activities

  • Community partner events

Upcoming Events

  • Holiday Crafting

    December 10, 2024

    9:00 am - 10:30 am

    Unwind with fellow parents in a fun workshop where you’ll create a festive needle-felted holiday creature under the guidance of an Artventure instructor. Enjoy meaningful connections while learning practical self-care strategies. It's the perfect way to relax and prepare for the holiday season!

  • Parent Workshop Series

    February 4, 2025

    6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

    Join The Parent Project® – a FREE 10-week course to help parents tackle adolescent challenges. Learn strategies for better communication, behavior management, and conflict resolution to strengthen family bonds. Secure your spot by February 3rd and start seeing positive changes right away!

  • Parenting Book Club

    In Anxious Generation, Haidt examines how societal changes, technology, and parenting have shaped the mental health of today’s youth.

    Join us to explore the book’s insights and discuss strategies for building resilience in children. Whether you're a parent, educator, or caregiver, this book club offers a supportive space to discuss impactful topics and connect with others. Learn why parents and caregivers are loving it.

Confidential Qualified Support

Having the confidence to seek help when a family needs it can be a difficult task.

Learn more about how our dedicated, welcoming staff strives to provide LBUSD families the utmost in confidential, qualified support by clicking on the arrows.

  • Our staff is specifically trained to provide a safe, non-judgmental, empathetic environment.

  • All information is held to strict confidentiality standards and is only transferable with individual consent.

  • Staffed by credentialed administrators, counselors, and licensed therapists. Members of the American School Counselors Association (ASCA), National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), and School Social Work Association of America (SSWAA).

  • Full recognition and compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the California Education Code. Information, research, guidelines, and statistics are provided by the California Department of Education, Orange County Office of Education, Orange County Department of Public Health, the California Department of Public Health, and the Centers for Disease Control.

  • We work in multiple languages, cultures, and ADA guidelines to provide service equity and access for all.

Family Resource Center Community Partners

Contact Us

Monday–Friday
7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

733 St. Ann’s Drive
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 497-7760