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 referral 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

  • Strength in Parenting

    May 13 | 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

    Audience: Families of students grades 5-12

    Strength in Parenting is a new monthly seminar-style series for parents and guardians of students in grades 5–12. Families will engage in guided conversations focused on connection, prevention, and practical strategies. Space is limited.

  • DELAC Meeting

    May 14 | 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

    Audience: Families of students grades PK-12

    The District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC) plays an important role in advising and providing recommendations to district and school administrators on programs and services designed to support students identified as English Learners. We warmly invite families to attend the upcoming meeting!

  • First Gen End-of-Year Celebration

    May 28 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

    Audience: Families of students grades 9-12

    Join us for our First Gen End-of-Year Celebration as we honor the voices, growth, and achievements of our students throughout the year. This special event highlights student voice, confidence, and leadership as we reflect on their journey and celebrate all they have accomplished as First Gen Leaders.

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