South Central LA Youth Center Is a Home Away From Home

A Place Called Home (APCH) is a safe haven in South Central Los Angeles where underserved youth are empowered to improve their lives and are inspired to make a difference in their community and the world. At APCH, kids, teens, and young adults ages 8-21 have access to love, safety, training, enrichment, and opportunities through educational programs, mentorship, and counseling. After-school, weekend, and all-day summer programs and services include tutoring, homework assistance, and instruction in the arts, dance, music, and athletics. APCH also provides year-round support for college preparation, college counseling, SAT tutoring, and scholarships.

The primary goal of A Place Called Home is to help youth stay in school, go on to higher education, pursue successful careers, and transform into contributing citizens and leaders. APCH was founded in 1993 by Debrah Constance following the 1992 Los Angeles Riots and Civil Unrest. Constance wanted to give gang-affected kids and teens in the area a safe place to go after school – a place where they could do their homework, hang out with friends, and be with caring adults. At present, APCH serves more than 300 youth each day.