{"id":57625,"date":"2023-04-28T18:55:24","date_gmt":"2023-04-29T01:55:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/?p=57625"},"modified":"2023-05-01T11:58:48","modified_gmt":"2023-05-01T18:58:48","slug":"official-name-unveiling-dedication-ceremony-for-the-jacqueline-avant-children-and-family-center-ushers-in-critical-health-care-services-for-south-la","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/?p=57625","title":{"rendered":"Official Name Unveiling & Dedication Ceremony for the Jacqueline Avant Children and Family Center Ushers in Critical Health Care Services for South LA"},"content":{"rendered":"

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (April 28, 2023)\u2014 <\/strong>Today, Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell joined Nicole Avant, daughter of the late and prolific philanthropist, Jacqueline Avant, the MLK Health and Wellness Community Development Corporation and over 100 special guests to commemorate the name unveiling for the Jacqueline Avant Children & Family Center (The Center) located in the Watts-Willowbrook community.<\/p>\n

The three-story and 50,000 sq. ft. Center will serve as a national model for programs that address the complex needs of at-risk children struggling with trauma, health, and mental health problems. The first floor is now open, and the second floor will open to the community this summer. The third floor will be finished by the end of this year.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was an honor to join the Avant family for this special day. I cannot think of a better way to uplift Jacqueline Avant\u2019s legacy. She dedicated her life to supporting and investing in a brighter future for the children of South LA,\u201d\u00a0said Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell, Second District<\/strong>. \u201cThe Jacqueline Avant Children & Family Center is a welcomed community asset to the Second District that furthers our commitment to support children and families in accessing a multitude of health and mental health resources.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cMy family and I are thrilled and honored to celebrate the unveiling of the Jacqueline Avant Children and Family Center,\u201d\u00a0said<\/strong>\u00a0Nicole Avant<\/strong>. \u201cFor over 50 years, my mom was dedicated to the mental, physical, and spiritual health of the children and families in South Los Angeles and was on a mission to improve the quality of life for those less fortunate. This new state of the art facility is evidence that my mother\u2019s vision and her commitment to serving others has come to fruition and nothing makes me prouder.\u201d<\/p>\n

The County of Los Angeles invested $55 million to build the new Center that will serve thousands of children and teens, including many who are entering or involved with the County\u2019s foster care system.<\/p>\n

Thanks to the generosity of friends and supporters of Jacqueline Avant, and in partnership with the MLK Health and Wellness Community Development Corporation, furniture, electronics, artwork, books, and equipment were purchased to support the operations of the first floor Pediatric Clinic, and additional funds have been dedicated to support programming, a playground and wrap-around services for the youth served at The Center.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have been awed by the outpouring of generosity among Jacqueline Avant\u2019s closest friends and supporters,\u201d\u00a0said Linda Griego, Founder of the MLK Health and Wellness Community Development Corporation<\/strong>. \u201cThe MLK CDC Board of Directors are honored to partner with Supervisor Mitchell and the County of Los Angeles to ensure that Jacqueline Avant\u2019s dedication to uplifting the lives of the most vulnerable children and young people in South Los Angeles can continue within the building that now celebrates her contributions and will forever uphold her legacy.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Center will also house an Autism Wellness Center run by the Special Needs Network and a federally qualified health clinic operated by St. John Well Child Center on the second floor. On the third floor, the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health will operate a crisis stabilization unit for children ages 3-12 that will be the first in the County to serve this population.<\/p>\n

To view photos from the event,\u00a0click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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