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
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
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Nurture through Nature Seminar
April 18, 2025
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Discover how nature reduces anxiety, improves focus, and boosts resilience in students with insights from Dr. Mahtab Jafari and LBUSD specialists. Learn practical strategies to integrate nature therapy at home and in schools for student well-being.
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Digital Citizenship for Middle School Families
March 24, 2025
5:00-6:00 pm
Navigating the digital world isn’t easy—let’s do it together! Join us for an important webinar on online safety, digital citizenship, and social media’s impact on mental health. Hear from school experts and get the tools to help your middle schooler stay safe and smart online!
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Parenting Book Club
Starts January 27, 2025!
Week 3 Small Group: Feb 10
Week 5 Small Group: Mar 10
Invest in your own happiness this Spring so you can better support your kids. Join our 10-week Parenting Book Club as we explore "The Happiness Advantage" by Shawn Achor. We'll follow a suggested reading schedule, dive into thought-provoking discussion questions, and connect in person for group discussions. Discover how a positive mindset fuels success in all areas of life—we hope you'll join us!
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.
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Our staff is specifically trained to provide a safe, non-judgmental, empathetic environment.
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All information is held to strict confidentiality standards and is only transferable with individual consent.
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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).
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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.
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We work in multiple languages, cultures, and ADA guidelines to provide service equity and access for all.
Family Resource Center Community Partners
