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 referral 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

  • Empathetic Connections

    August 25, 2025 | 6:00 PM

    Audience: Families of students grades TK-8

    Join us for an inspiring evening as our keynote speaker shares how we can align our thoughts, emotions, and actions to build understanding, strengthen community connections, and support the next generation—becoming true Empathic Citizens in the process.

  • Elementary Years, Stronger Together

    Session 1: Sept 29 | 8:15–10 AM

    Audience: Families of students in grades PK-5

    Join our 3-part parent series packed with practical strategies to support your child’s social-emotional growth, strengthen communication and connection, and build confidence at home and school. Learn tools for problem-solving, navigating friendships, and fostering stronger home-school partnerships.

  • Parenting Book Club

    September 15 | Start Date

    October 13 | 9:00 AM - 10:30 PM | Small Group

    November 17 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Wrap-Up

    Read, reflect, and connect with other parents! This series guides you through Emotionally Resilient Tweens & Teens, offering tools to support your child’s social-emotional growth, navigate friendships, and boost confidence. Free book, suggested schedule, and casual discussions included.

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