The Therapeutic Play Foundation, Inc.

01/29/2026

🌿 Collective Care in Action

We’re proud to share a meaningful milestone at Therapeutic Play Foundation—the completion of our first Collective Care: Partner Provider Wellness Hub Training Academy

This training marks an important step in strengthening our ecosystem of care by bringing together aligned organizations committed to healing-centered, culturally responsive, and community-rooted support for children, youth, and families.

Rooted in the belief that no single organization can meet every need alone, our Collective Care model centers shared learning, relationship-building, and aligned practices to expand our collective capacity—especially during moments of crisis, transition, and growth.

During the training, partners engaged in conversations around trauma-informed practice, therapeutic play, community wellness, and collaborative approaches to care—exploring how shared values and partnership deepen impact for the families we serve.

✨ We’re excited to officially welcome our newest Collective Care partners:
• New Leaf on Life
• Dream Live Hope
• Joy Youth Services
• Culture Collective Counseling

Each partner brings unique strengths, lived experience, and a deep commitment to equity and healing. We’re honored to grow alongside organizations who believe—like we do—that wellness is relational, restorative, and rooted in community.

🚀 What’s next?
Our Collective Care Training Academy will soon be available to external partners looking to train their teams in our collective care approach.

📩 Interested in learning more about training options?
Email nfields@therapeuticplayfoundation.org

This is just the beginning. Together, we’re building stronger bridges so families can play, heal, and thrive—together.

01/27/2026

🎉 Big News at Therapeutic Play Foundation! 🎉

We are stepping into an exciting new chapter of growth and impact—and we couldn’t be more proud to share it with our community 💛

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Paulette Melina and Phillip Albert as our new Co-Executive Directors, and in celebrating the promotion of Ivana Tan, MPH to Operations Director!

Their leadership comes at a pivotal moment for TPF as we expand our programs, deepen community partnerships, and strengthen our commitment to healing-centered, play-based wellness for children and families.

🌟 Dr. Paulette Melina brings deep vision, care, and a powerful commitment to equity and connection that beautifully aligns with our mission.

🌟 Phillip Albert adds strong leadership in operations and community engagement, helping us build meaningful, sustainable partnerships rooted in community voice.

🌟 Ivana Tan, MPH, who has been instrumental in our growth, now steps into her new role as Operations Director—continuing to strengthen our wellness hub model and program offerings.

Together, this incredible leadership team brings complementary strengths that will guide Therapeutic Play Foundation into its next phase—expanding therapeutic play experiences and community wellness initiatives that uplift families with dignity and compassion. 💫 Please join us in welcoming them to the TPF family—we’re so excited for all that’s ahead!

01/21/2026

💛🌈 What a beautiful day of community, care, and connection! 🌈💛

We had an incredible time at our Village Wellness: Feeding the Community Resource Fair at Zion Temple Community Church! The energy, smiles, and shared moments reminded us just how powerful it is when community comes together to support one another.

Families enjoyed games, connection, and access to much-needed resources—including diapers, fresh produce, healthcare support, and more. We were honored to partner with amazing organizations like the International Institute of Los Angeles (providing Metro cards 🚇), Health Net, Measure of Hearts Organization, and so many others who showed up with heart and intention.

This event was about more than resources—it was about creating a welcoming space filled with joy, dignity, and hope. We are deeply grateful to our partners, volunteers, and every family who joined us and trusted us to be part of their day.

Thank you, Zion Temple Community Church, for opening your doors and helping us serve the community with love and purpose. 💛

Together, we nourish. Together, we play. Together, we heal.

01/21/2026

🌱💛 Village Wellness: Feeding the Community Resource Fair 💛🌱

We’re coming together to support families with care, dignity, and connection. Join Therapeutic Play Foundation for a FREE community resource fair focused on meeting real needs and strengthening our village.

🗓 January 28th
⏰ 1–3 PM (and every 4th Wednesday of the month)
📍 St. Brigid Catholic Church
5214 S Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90062

✨ Families can receive:
🍼 Diapers
🥕 Fresh produce
🚇 Free Metro cards
🏥 Healthcare & wellness resources

This is more than a resource fair—it’s a safe, welcoming space to gather, receive support, and connect with trusted community partners.

💬 Spread the word. Bring a friend. Come as you are.
🔗 Register on Eventbrite: bit.ly/events_tpf

Together, we nourish. Together, we heal. 💛

12/23/2025

✨ Leadership Announcement ✨

The Board of Directors of The Therapeutic Play Foundation is proud to announce the appointment of Nakeya T. Fields, LCSW as our new Chief Executive Officer 🎉

Since the founding of The Therapeutic Play Foundation, Nakeya has been deeply rooted in the vision and growth of the organization, previously serving as Founder, President, and Executive Director. Her appointment as CEO marks an exciting new chapter as we continue to strengthen our leadership structure and expand our long-term impact.

In her role as CEO, Nakeya will provide strategic leadership centered on organizational vision, sustainability, governance partnership, and systems-level collaboration—working closely with the Board and executive leadership while our Directors continue to lead day-to-day operations and programs.

💬 “It is an honor to continue serving The Therapeutic Play Foundation in this role. As we grow, my focus is on stewarding the mission with clarity and care—strengthening collective care models that expand access, deepen partnerships, and support healing and resilience across our communities.”
— Nakeya T. Fields, LCSW, CEO

We look forward to this next chapter as we continue to expand our reach and deepen our impact in service of children, families, and communities 💛

12/22/2025

We were honored to join Zion Community Church for their Christmas of Hope Toy Giveaway, a beautiful celebration filled with joy, generosity, and community love. 💛

Our team had an amazing time connecting with families and helping distribute hundreds of toys to children in the community. Seeing the excitement, smiles, and holiday magic on children’s faces reminded us just how powerful community care and partnership can be—especially during the holidays. 🎁✨

Beyond the toys, this event created space for laughter, connection, and togetherness, making it a truly special and memorable day for all.

We’re deeply grateful to Zion Community Church for inviting Therapeutic Play Foundation to be part of this meaningful celebration. Moments like these reflect our mission to support children and families through healing, play, and joyful connection.

Here’s to continuing to spread hope, happiness, and holiday cheer throughout our community! 🎄💫

12/20/2025

🎄✨ We’re excited to be joining Zion Temple Community Church for their Christmas Toy Giveaway! ✨🎁

This holiday season, we’re coming together with Zion Church to support our community and help make Christmas a little brighter for children and families. 🤍 It’s all about spreading hope, joy, and love—one smile and one gift at a time.

Join us TODAY at Zion Church as we celebrate the season with festive cheer, holiday photos 📸, joyful surprises 🎄, and a meaningful toy giveaway for our community. This is a beautiful opportunity to come together, connect, and create lasting holiday memories.

📍 Zion Temple Community Church
📅 Saturday, December 20 | 3:00–6:00 PM

We’re grateful to partner with Zion Church in this impactful holiday event and can’t wait to celebrate with you all. Let’s spread the joy and make this Christmas one to remember! 🌟💚🎅🏽

12/10/2025

We had an absolute blast at our BEIM: Paint & Restore – Sanctuary Canvas Experience for Mothers! 🎨✨

Moms came together for a peaceful day of creativity, connection, and self-care. We followed a calming paint-along tutorial, chose our personal sanctuary words, and reflected on what we want to invite more of into our lives. It was so beautiful to watch everyone pour intention, emotion, and hope into their canvases.

We shared stories, supported one another, and explored how art can help us slow down, breathe, and reconnect with our aspirations. And yes… we enjoyed a delicious lunch together too! 🍽️❤️

Thank you to all the incredible mothers who joined us. Your openness, creativity, and energy made the space truly special. We can’t wait to create with you again!

12/08/2025

TPF gained 404 followers, created 11 posts and received 1 reaction in the past 90 days! Thank you all for your continued support. We could not have done it without you. 🙏🤗🎉

12/03/2025

✨ This Giving Tuesday, Give the Gift of Hope.
Therapeutic Play Foundation is dedicated to strengthening families, supporting mental wellness, and creating healing spaces for our community. Your Giving Tuesday contribution helps us provide free resources, children’s programming, family support, and wellness-centered events for those who need it most.

💛 Every donation—big or small—creates real impact.
Join us in building a healthier, more connected community.
Give today. Heal tomorrow.

Donate Today: givebutter.com/playhealsdonatenow

11/15/2025

🌟 Join Us for the Village Wellness Feeding the Community Resource Fair! 🌟

We’re coming together on Friday, November 21st to support our community with FREE fresh produce, diapers, and family resources! 💛✨

📍 Zion Temple Community Church
1315 E Vernon Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90011

🕗 Food Distribution: 8:00–10:00 AM
🍼 Diaper Distribution: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Bring your family, tell a friend, and stop by to receive fresh produce, diapers, and connect with community partners dedicated to wellness and support.

🎉 This event is free and open to all!
🔗 Register on Eventbrite: bit.ly/tpf_zion

Let’s nourish, uplift, and support our community—together. 💚

11/11/2025

🌟 Great news from Therapeutic Play Foundation (TPF)! 🌟

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We’re thrilled to share that TPF is stepping up our mission to provide whole-person care — supporting physical, mental, and emotional health — for families in high-need areas across Los Angeles County.

Here’s what’s happening:
✅ We’re operating across Service Planning Areas 3, 5, 6 & 8, serving families facing homelessness, foster care, serious mental illness or disabilities, pregnant/new parents & more.

✅ Thanks to the California Department of Health Care Services’s PATH – Providing Access and Transforming Health initiative and the CITED funding program, we’ve built a permanent service center and a strong digital infrastructure (custom EHR, live outreach phone bank, real-time data sharing) to ensure high-quality care.

✅ We’ve expanded our community presence with monthly resource fairs (food, diapers, bus passes, Medi-Cal sign-ups) and launched school-based hubs led by Community Health Workers featuring wellness activities like art & gardening.

🧩 Why this matters
Whole-person care means we’re not just treating symptoms—we’re reducing barriers, coordinating services, and empowering communities so every family gets the support they deserve.

📣 Calling all partners & supporters!
If your CBO (community-based organization) is ready to innovate with workforce training, digital transformation, or expanding services in underserved areas—let’s connect. We’d love to share how PATH funding and technical assistance made a huge difference for us—and how it can for you too.

👉 Follow us here for more updates, stories from the field, and — importantly — how you can get involved. Together we’re building stronger, healthier communities.

TPF is Building Bridges to Whole-Person Care Through PATHRachel RittenhouseNovember 10, 2025CITED, TA Marketplace The Therapeutic Play Foundation (TPF) helps families in Los Angeles County who often don’t get the care they need. They focus on whole-person care, which means supporting people’s ph...