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 Meet Jessica, who has big plans to help other youths who have aged out of the foster care system. Los Angeles County launched the pilot program BREATHE to provide its residents the chance to ?breathe? easier knowing they are more financially secure. BREATHE is a guaranteed income pilot project that provides 1,000 eligible residents with $1,000 per month for three years, and additional 200 former Los Angeles County DCFS foster youth with $1,000 per month for two years. For those enrolled, it's more than a check; it's a path forward that's changing lives.
You can watch more stories like this on Channel 92 or 94 on most cable systems, or anytime here. Catch up on LA County Close-Up?here.
In Case You Missed It
Celebrate July 4th in Grand Park!
 A celebration of community, resilience and joy shared among Angelenos who want to build connections, solidarity, allyship and mutual support. This year?s event features arts activities, sports games, live music, and dance, with dozens of LA?s favorite food trucks and DJs spanning genres from hip-hop to reggaeton, funk, and more. Enjoy the return of the Gloria Molina Grand Park Ferris Wheel and an innovative drone show by?Grizzly Entertainment.?
Learn more here.
At Your Service
Who Do I Call for Help?
 In an effort to properly route the most appropriate resources to emergencies, the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health has partnered with the Los Angeles County Sheriff?s Department, Los Angeles Police Department, Los Angeles County Fire Department, Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, and 211 LA to create the Who Do I Call for Help? campaign.
This initiative aims to increase awareness of what each County department and agency?s number can specifically provide to assist residents, especially during emergencies and in times of behavioral health-related crisis.
Who Do I Call for Help? also supports the County?s vision of Care First, Jails Last to reduce its reliance on the incarceration system for human conditions such as mental illnesses and substance use disorders. A crucial element to realizing this vision is through Alternative Crisis Response, which aims to treat people experiencing a behavioral health crisis quickly, effectively, and at the least restrictive level of care possible to meet their immediate and long-term well-being needs.
To better support those needing behavioral health care and resources, feel free to download, print, and share these Who Do I Call for Help? materials with your loved ones and communities!
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Out and About
Discover the Joy of Outdoor Adventures!
 Celebrating 80 Years of Community and Nature: Join the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation?s ?Let?s Play Outside? July Campaign! From July 1-31, Parks and Recreation will host over 200 free activities for LA County children to enjoy the outdoors!
Embrace the legacy of LA County parks and their pivotal role in LA?s history, from championing civil rights to conserving precious ecological and cultural treasures. The Department of Parks and Recreation is honored to be your dedicated guardian of these spaces, fostering connections between residents, families, and the great outdoors for eight decades. Together, let?s continue to cultivate well-being and joy in our communities.
Let?s inspire kids to discover the joy of outdoor adventures! For more details and the full schedule, visit parks.lacounty.gov/lets-play-outside.
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Photo: Los Angeles County / Mayra Beltran Vasquez
LA County splash pad located at Adventure Park.?
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