Family & Community Engagement
- TUSD Students Online Resources
- CA Common Core Standards
- The City of Torrance Libraries has a variety of resources including free one on one homework specifically to help students with their work and academics. Access is available at the library or from home- all you need is a library card.
- Early Learning Tips for Using Language at Home and in the Community English | Spanish
- Information on Student Loans
- Federal Financial Aid Electronic Application
- Search for Scholarships
- Find Merit Scholarships at any School
- LA County Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) is a simplified, updated site that provides organized information for County and partner services such as:
Cash assistance
Health insurance
Food and nutrition
- 211 LA is your guide to the services, resources, & information you need to navigate life in Los Angeles
- Childcare Assistance: Child care funding is being made available through the Cares Act and can be provided through child care vouchers for essential workers and low income families. Families seeking child care may apply for a voucher by completing an online application found at www.ccala.net. For further assistance, you may also call (888) 92-CHILD or (888) 922-4453.
- Childcare Resource Network Resource and referral agencies and programs (R&Rs), funded by the California Department of Education, Child Development Division (CDE/CDD), provide free help in finding free/low-cost/full cost child care, tips on finding child care that works for your family, access to TrustLine: California's Background Check for In-Home Child Care.
- South Bay Resource Network: Connections For Children 2701 Ocean Park Blvd., Suite 253 Santa Monica, CA 90405 (310) 452-3325 admin@connectionsforchildren.org Mon., Tue., Thur., & Fri. 8am – 5pm, Wednesday 8am – 7pm
- Community Development Center Inc. Free & Low Cost Child care & Pre-School 3 months- 2years, 2-5 years and after school care for 6-12yo
- Torrance Center 4120 W. 185th St. Torrance, CA 90504 (310) 707-1423
We recognize that our communities, schools, families, and students have faced unprecedented challenges. We have collected some community resources that may be helpful to you. Please feel free to download the resources listed below for your own use or to pass on to any family, friends or neighbors that may need them.
- Covered California is a free service that connects Californians with brand-name health insurance under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. It’s the only place where you can get financial help when you buy health insurance from well-known companies. That means when you apply, you may qualify for a discount on a health plan through Covered California, or get health insurance through the state’s Medi-Cal program. Either way, you’ll have great health coverage
- My Health LA is a no-cost health care program for people who live in Los Angeles County. MHLA is free to individuals and families who do not have and cannot get health insurance, such as Full-Scope Medi-Cal. Health care services are provided by non-profit clinics called “Community Partners.” There are over 200 Community Partner clinics in My Health LA.
The FCC would like to remind you that enrollment in the Emergency Broadband Benefit
There are three ways eligible households can enroll:
- Directly with a local participating provider. The FCC maintains a list of participating providers, sorted by state and territory.
- Enroll online with the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) at their website www.getemergencybroadband.org
- Or download a paper application at the www.getemergencybroadband.org site, fill out the application, and mail it – along with supporting documentation – to USAC.
- TUSD Building Bridges Project Parenting Classes are hosted each school year throughout the district. For more information on classes for the current school year or to sign up please email buildingbridges@tusd.org
- Torrance Adult School Parent education
- Parent Helpline Call the National Parent Helpline® to get emotional support from a trained Advocate and become empowered and a stronger parent. HOURS OF OPERATION: Monday through Friday 10:00 AM PST to 7:00 PM PST
- Parent Toolkit is a one-stop resource developed with parents in mind. It’s produced by NBC News Learn and supported by Pearson and includes information about almost every aspect of your child’s development because they're all connected. Healthy, successful children can excel in many areas – in the classroom, on the court, and in their relationships with peers and adults.
- TUSD Building Bridges Collaborative project is a partnership betweend district and community agencies to most efficiently serve the mental health and wellness needs of TUSD students and families. Students, parents and staff can refer students for mental health support or for support services on campus, at home or in the community. For more information you can email buildingbridges@tusd.org
- If you are interested in mental health resources, please feel free to review our TUSD MH COVID 19 Resources
- South Bay Families Connected is an online portal for teens and parents to view videos, read articles and educational materials on a variety of topics including stress, bullying, grief, depression, and mental health.
- Care Solace for mental health referral search engine of vetted and trusted resources with anonymous or individualized assistance accessing services regardless of insurance.
Please note that listed programs are for informational purposes and are not presented, endorsed, recommended, supervised or sponsored by the Torrance Unified School District. The district assumes no liability or responsibility for any loss or injury arising out of participating in any services provided.
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