About Us

Five Acres enjoys a 122-year history of service to vulnerable children and their families. Learn more about our history, programs, leadership team, governing board, service area and other agency information by visiting the area of interest using one of the menus. HIPPA privacy policy available. HIPPA Statement.

Five Acres works to prevent child abuse and neglect, care for, treat and educate emotionally disturbed, abused and neglected children and their families in residential and outreach programs, advance the welfare of children and families by research, advocacy and collaboration. In all we do we strive for the highest standards of excellence by professionals and volunteers. These are a few of Five Acres' community partners.

Five Acres' Professional Affiliations

American Association of Children's Residential Centers (AACRC)
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Association of Community Human Services Agencies (ACHSA)
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California Association of Private Special Education Schools (CAPSES)
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Child Welfare League of America (CWLA)
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California Alliance of Child & Family Services (CACFS)
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Council on Accreditation (COA)
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Department of Mental Health (DMH)
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First 5 California
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LA Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS)
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Los Angeles County Office of Education
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Local School Districts
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Western Association of Schools and Colleges
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United Way - Partner #13884
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