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

  • 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!

  • Parent Wellness Series

    Spring Session 1 begins on March 4, 2025!

    Join us for this special three-part series led by Staci Bina, founder of Bala Shala. Discover the benefits of breathwork, meditation, and journaling to help you recharge and find balance.

    Session Dates & Times:

    March 4 | 8:00–9:00 am

    March 11 | 8:00 – 9:00 am

    March 25 | 8:00 - 9:00 am

    You can participate in one, two, or all three sessions – the choice is yours!

  • 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.

  • 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