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The Richstone Family Center, is dedicated to preventing and treating child abuse, strengthening families, and preventing violence in families, schools & communities.

12/09/2025

This Holiday season, give back and share the love! Richstone Family Center is grateful for those who support our mission to prevent, treat, and education about child abuse in the Hawthorne and Greater Los Angeles communities.

With your support, we can continue our programmatic, clinical, and educational work to put an end to child abuse. Visit richstonefamily.org for more information.

12/07/2025

Yesterday, over 100 families received Christmas trees thanks to the generous donation of trees by the Mira Costa High School baseball team. provides trees every year, and we are so grateful for their support in spreading holiday cheer. Families that took home trees shared that they were looking forward to decorating with their loved ones! 🎄❤️

Families stopped by to pick up trees and were able to get clothes from the holiday clothing drive provided by . Our community is ready to celebrate the holidays in style with new jackets, hats, shoes, and more.

12/05/2025

As 2025 comes to a close, we would like to show our gratitude to all of the volunteers who have been a part of our community this year. We could not do what we do without the dedication of our amazing volunteers. Today we’re highlighting our beloved volunteer, Rachel, who leads the Kids Club Fashion Club.

Rachel is a student at Mira Costa High School and has been volunteering at Richstone for over a year. She founded the Kids Club Fashion Club to bring her love for fashion and self-expression to our students. Her favorite part of Fashion Club is watching students’ uniqueness and confidence blossom. Thank you Rachel!

Learn more about Rachel’s time with RFC and why she loves leading Fashion Club.

“I started out by volunteering every Friday [...] getting to know the kids, immersing myself in the community, and helping out with homework. I had started a fashion club at school to explore how fashion can empower youth to explore their individuality. [...]I wanted to find a way to share this mission of empowerment and my passion for fashion with the kids. That’s how the Fashion Club was born!

Now that we’re in our third session, I can confidently say that it’s the community that has kept me coming back. I’ve developed amazing relationships with the kids and they never fail to make me laugh by filling me in on their latest drama or bringing up my mood by giving me a hug and sharing how excited they are to explore new styles and designs in Fashion Club!”

“One of my favorite memories of the Richstone community is definitely the fashion show we did at the end of last school year. Seeing how the kids were able to develop the confidence to strut the runway, show off the uniqueness of their designs, and foster an encouraging community that applauded each others’ individuality was so impressive.”

12/02/2025

Today is Giving Tuesday! Give back to your community and consider donating to Richstone Family Center.

As the holidays approach, think about how you can pay it forward. Generous donors support the team at RFC to provide care to those in need. With your help, we are able to continue our work to prevent, treat, and education about child abuse. RFC has served countless individuals and families throughout the years, and we hope to do this work for many years to come.

Visit richstonefamily.org for more information and to learn how to donate.

11/30/2025

As 2025 comes to a close, we would like to show our gratitude to all of the volunteers who have been a part of our community this year. We could not do what we do without the dedication of our amazing volunteers.

Theresa Dawson and Cheryl Shojinaga founded the Partners in Philanthropy program in 2014 as a way to build a space for families to connect with one another and give back in service of others. Theresa and Cheryl began volunteering through NCL with their daughters and have continued to stay connected to RFC.

During PIP, representatives from philanthropy organizations lead an activity or project that supports their work. Families have assembled hygiene kits for the unhoused, made blankets for children in need, written letters to overseas soldiers, and more. Past community partners have included Pediatric Therapy Network, Any Soldier, Children’s Dental Health Clinic, and many others.

For more than a decade, this program has brought families together through service and empowered them to make a difference in their communities. Thank you to Theresa and Cheryl for creating this special program and for your continued support of RFC!

Learn more about why Theresa and Cheryl created PIP, why they continue their work, and their favorite memories.

“In alignment with the Richstone mission of strengthening and educating families, we wanted to create an opportunity for families to come together, learn about community needs, and contribute in a meaningful way.” – Theresa

“Seeing the families build relationships keeps me coming back. I hope I can make a difference in their lives through helping them give back to their community.” – Cheryl

“One of my favorite memories was when the Community Director from the Lawndale Library visited to share all the programs and resources the library offers. Several families went to get their first library cards. It was such a simple but powerful reminder of how exposure and education can open doors for families.” – Theresa

“My favorite memories are watching different families teach one another and provide support during the projects! It is so rewarding to see them help their peers and be leaders in their own right.” — Cheryl

11/25/2025

Giving Tuesday is in one week! On Tuesday, December 2nd, pay it forward and consider donating to Richstone Family Center. Through generous donations and support from our community, Richstone is able to continue our mission of preventing and treating child and domestic abuse through a variety of programs.

If there is someone in your life that you have been trying to find a holiday gift for, consider donating in their honor! There’s nothing better than the feeling of giving back to your community.

To learn more about Richstone’s work and how to donate, visit richstonefamily.org

11/23/2025

Yesterday, over 70 RFC families received Thanksgiving meal grocery bags. Generously donated, sorted, and packed by volunteers, these bags included ingredients families can use to make a delicious holiday meal.

Thank you to our volunteers, RFC staff, and the entire Richstone community who makes this possible year after year. Our families are always excited to receive these Thanksgiving grocery baskets!

11/20/2025

This Thanksgiving season, we are grateful for our many donors and volunteers who have supported our Thanksgiving Basket Program. Held every year, the Thanksgiving Basket Program is a time when people from the community donate food and groceries that families can use for their holiday meals.

Everyone deserves a happy, healthy, delicious Thanksgiving, and the support of our community allows us to spread that care to our Richstone families.

Thank you to , , , , , , Continental Development Corporation, and Wood Smith Henning & Berman for your generous donations!

And thank you to our volunteers who helped sort and pack the donations into amazing bags that our families can pick up this weekend.

11/15/2025

As 2025 comes to a close, we would like to show our gratitude to all of the volunteers who have been a part of our community this year. We could not do what we do without the dedication of our amazing volunteers.

Tasha Kretacci has been a volunteer at RFC since 2019, and has been lead facilitator of the Art At Your Fingertips program for many years. The Kids Club students light up when Tasha is teaching AAYF, and she loves to share her passion for art with them. AAYF helps our students grow creatively and confidently. Thank you so much Tasha! Read more below to hear about Tasha’s time with RFC and what she loves most about volunteering.

“I first started volunteering with Richstone Family Center in 2019 during the winter holiday season. [...] As a lifelong art lover, I know how meaningful it is for children to have access to creative outlets and different styles.

Every lesson allows them to learn something new and make it their own. Watching their faces light up when they are proud of what they have created reminds me of why I love volunteering.

I love watching the students’ creativity unfold during each project. [...] It has also been great to see the children over the past 5 years develop their art skills and techniques. We did a project in 2022 [...] they loved the project so much that many took extra supplies to make more at home.

The Richstone community itself has also been incredibly special. Monique and Jose, the volunteers and students, all create such a warm, supportive environment. Every time I am there I am reminded that art is more than just making something beautiful, it’s about connection, confidence, and expression. Being part of that process, even in a small way, is so special.”

11/14/2025

The Parents As Teachers Program just wrapped up a 5-week Parent & Infant Massage series! Parents learned gentle ways to connect with their babies through touch, built confidence in their parenting skills, and gained a deeper understanding of their little one’s cues —all while sharing laughter, stories, and support with one another.

11/11/2025

With the ongoing federal shutdown continuing to impact resource accessibility across the country, see this list, which includes resources for food, healthcare, seniors, infants, and more.
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11/05/2025

Thank you to everyone who has supported our Thanksgiving Basket Program drive. With your support, we are able to help our community members enjoy a happy, healthy Thanksgiving holiday.

You can sign up at the link in the bio to drop off items for the drive. The last date to drop off is FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH.

If you are interested in monetarily supporting the Thanksgiving Basket Program drive, please visit the link in our bio or go to https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/donor-form/?svcid=renxt&formId=45fc3780-9093-4d17-b9b5-7fe4f9980941&envid=p-CM3pk19I_UWI72vzDlLTpg&zone=usa

You can make a difference in your community today. ♥️🦃

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13634 Cordary Avenue
Hawthorne, CA
90250

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 9pm
Tuesday	9am - 9pm
Wednesday	9am - 9pm
Thursday	9am - 9pm
Friday	9am - 6pm
Saturday	9am - 2pm

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+13109701921

Website

http://www.RichstoneFamily.org/

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OUR HISTORY

The Richstone Family Center was incorporated as a non-profit social services agency in 1974. In 1977, the State of California awarded Richstone a grant as one of the first of 6 child abuse treatment and prevention programs in the state. With this grant Richstone Center was established as a comprehensive agency providing services to approximately 70 families a year. In 1980, Richstone was recognized as a neighborhood family center by ICAN (Los Angeles County Inter-agency Council on Child Abuse and Neglect). Since that time, Richstone has expanded its staff from six to more than 135, increased the number of programs offered; expanded the area of service from Hawthorne to include the southwest corner of Los Angeles County and the Greater South Bay; increased the number of sites offering services to include six school districts, opened a Transitional Living facility and a satellite office in Torrance. Richstone offers services for children from birth to 18 and for parents in their teens to grandparents in their sixties. Throughout this period of rapid growth, Richstone invested 83%-90% of all revenue to directly serve the highest need communities.