CHILDREN / TEEN



Adventist Health Behavioral Care
Individual family counseling
2150 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Suite 2
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 323-8016

Angel View Crippled Children's Foundation
2400 North Palm Canyon Drive, I-4
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 320-7151
Supports 16 transitional houses throughout the Coachella Valley to help young people with special needs and physical handicaps develop the necessary skills for independence and self-esteem.

Assistance League of Palm Springs
As an organization that links community volunteers in Assistance League chapters across the nation, the League provides a network of support to chapter members helping them provide effective philanthropic projects designed to meet specific needs in their communities.
Thrift Store
68-355 Ramon Road
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 321-1990

Asthma Care Training for Kids
Desert Regional Medical Center
Jerry Stergios Building
1150 North Indian Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 323-6881

Big Brothers / Big Sisters of the Desert
Service matches children from single parent homes with
adult volunteers. The volunteers act as mentors and
role models to the children.
42-600 Cook Street, Suite 200
Palm Desert, CA 92211
(760) 568-3977

Boys and Girls Clubs of Coachella Valley
Coachella Valley Administrative Office
42-600 Cook Street, Suite 120
Palm Desert, CA 92211
(760) 836-1160 - Fax: (760) 776-9111
Coachella: (760) 398-5287
Indio: (760) 347-5712
La Quinta: (760) 564-5555

Boys and Girls Club of Cathedral City
32-141 Whispering Palms Trail
(760) 324-5844
Palm Springs
450 South Sunrise Way
(760) 327-1304
Desert Hot Springs
66-150 8th. Street
(760) 329-1312 

Boys and Girls Club of Palm Springs
450 South Sunrise Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 327-1340

Child Protective Services
Investigate child abuse.
Hotline: (800) 442-4918
Desert Hot Springs: (760) 251-3145
Indio: (760) 863-7210
Rancho Mirage: (760) 773-6710

Children's Discovery Museum

The Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert inspires and promotes intellectual curiosity and self expression through inventive and interactive exhibits and programs. It encourages children to learn about themselves and the world around them by exploring the natural environment and the community. The museum serves children of all ages with particular emphasis on primary school age children of the Coachella Valley. The museum also serves as a resource to the community through the development of special programs and collaborations with other organizations.
71701 Gerald Ford Drive
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
(760) 321-0602

Coachella Community Center
Located in Bagdouma Park
4620 Bagdad Street
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 398-9836

Coachella Valley Health Partnership
Information available on all health service issues and
medical insurance for children.
1140 North Indian Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 323-6868

D.A.R.E
Drug awareness and rehabilitation education. 
Contact: George Palomares, Palm Springs Police Department
(760) 323-8137

James O. Jessie Desert Highland Unity Center
Park gymnasium provides basketball, volleyball, badminton, and indoor games. Inside the Unity Center is a weightlifting area and community/game room. Facility rentals are also available.
480 Tramview Road
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 323-8271

Desert Youth Ballet
Training from pre-school to professional level under strict guidelines of the Royal Academy of Dancing, London, England. Examiners come annually to examine students who are ready. Numerous performances and special events throughout the Coachella Valley
73-360 Hwy 111 #1
Palm Desert, CA 92264
(760) 328-5197

Foster & Adoptive Recruitment

Riverside County Social Services is recruiting loving individuals to care for court dependent children.
Department of Social Services
47-950 Arabia Street
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 863-7557

Healthy Start/Bright Futures
Counseling service for families in the
Coachella Valley Unified School District
(760) 323-8016

Hermanas Intimas
A volunteer mentoring program for all pregnant and parenting teens.
83-912 Avenue 45, Suite 9
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 347-0754 

Kids 1st Nanny Referral Agency
Kids 1st is a full service Nanny Referral Agency which provides the best candidates for your childcare needs. We are dedicated to providing your family the personal attention it deserves. Kids 1st places full-time, part-time, live in and live out Nannies.
Contact Carmen Brown
Email: pskids1st@aol.com
(760) 774-0827

Learning Lights
We believe all children can learn and have a bright future. We all face challenges and learning lights provides various services to support education and childrens' learning and growth. We provide tutoring support for academic skills in reading, math, writing, and spelling. We also specialize in support for home-schooling special needs and learning challenges. Services are available in home, school, or local public site. We focus on children's strengths and identify current levels and challenges to increase their academic skills. We also strive to raise children's confidence and develop their desire to become an independent learner. We specialize in behavior challenges support, learning strategies, and advocate for children. In addition, consultation, training, and support for childcare centers. Contact:  Laura White
(760) 469-4088
Email:  learninglights@hotmail.com

MOM-AmeriCorps
Program provides full-time adult mentors/tutors to work with 3rd through 8th graders in the Coachella Valley.
73-301 Hwy 111, 2nd floor
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 776-5555

Mourning Star Center
The Mourning Star Center is a nonprofit organization providing grief support for children, ages 3-19, and their adult caregivers.  Services include support groups, referral, volunteer opportunities, and community education. 
(760) 836-0360
Email:  mournstar1@aol.com

The Ophelia Project
An auxiliary of the John F. Kennedy Memorial Foundation.
Provides support and guidance to adolescent girls
and their families regarding their education,
career choices, and societal challenges.
47111 Monroe Street
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 774-8469

Palm Springs Theatre Sports
Improvisational theater education and experience; teaching life skills and communication techniques for children, teens, teachers, adults.
41750 Rancho Las Palmas Rd, Ste. D-2
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
(760) 862-5112
Email catbaum@aol.com

Palm Springs Youth Center
Monday thru Friday, 2:30 pm to 9:00 pm
An after-school care service for children, PSYC offers a wide variety of supervised recreational and social activities designed to provide mental and social stimulation group participation and to develop leadership and social skills.
3601 Mesquite Ave.
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 320-6430
Email eagleps@aol.com

Parent-Teen Support Group
Church of St. Paul in the Desert Episcopal
125 West El Alameda
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 320-7488

Riverside County Office of Education
Referral listing for child care centers and in-home care providers.
3939 13th Street
Riverside, CA 92502
(909) 826-6625

Tiempo de los Ninos
Conducts weekly Pediatric Orientation Classes to acquaint schoolers with hospital procedures and funds The Smile Factory
1140 North Indian Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 323-6300

Village Counseling
Teen Group - Group therapy helps teens feel understood, yet often they find their "covers pulled" by teens with more recovery. This is a safe place to speak their own truth.
51-800 Harrison Avenue
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 398-8055
73-302 Highway 111
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 773-0669

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