LDWF Mission
Love Domestic Women Foundation provides battered women and homeless individuals, those on the verge of becoming homeless and individuals that suffer from mental and/or physical disabilities with a safe and structured environment where each participant is empowered to transition from a life of dependency to independency. Programs and services are developed to promote self-sufficiency and independence to end the cycle of homelessness. LDWF aims to facilitate the movement to permanent housing from a life of homelessness, or those on the verge of becoming homeless, who are willing and able to work towards self-sufficiency by providing shelter and other services that may include meals, laundry, transportation, child care, and counseling/case management for housing, employment, substance abuse, public benefits, and referral to outside services.
LDWF Vision
LDWF will serve as a catalyst for significant social change by supporting battered women and homeless individuals, those on the verge of becoming homeless and disabled residents as they transform their lives. LDWF strives to work towards mitigating and ultimately eraticating major issues associated with homelessness and poverty.
LDWF Values
Our values truly represent the integrity and dedication of our staff members from a holistic prospective addressing the areas of quality, compassion, teamwork, community relationships and our fiscal and operational responsibilities. In regards to quality, LDWF continuously strives to exceed the expectations of all of our clients by committing to deliver quality and value in every aspect of our work, especially advocacy. Our team of staff members and partnering organizations will enhance the quality of life for all of our clients by assisting them in achieving a high level of stability by empowering participants with the opportunity of becoming partners in their own personal care plans. LDWF is compassionate, in the sense that we provide care with dignity, concern, kindness and respect for the diversity of our community.
The LDWF staff strives to foster an atmosphere of trust, collegiality, collaboration, openness and cooperation. LDWF is highly committed to nurturing lasting relationship with our clients’ families, staff, volunteers, donors, clients and the communities in which we serve. As with any successful non-profit organization, our organization acknowledges our vital and dynamic role in the Los Angeles, CA community and surrounding areas. We aim to foster growth and development in a manner that understands and serves the needs of the specified population that we serve through the programs that we offer. Finally in relations to fiscal and operational responsibility, LDWF provides responsible stewardship of our financial and human resources on a continuous basis.
Intake Assessment & Procedures
for All Participants
Love Domestic Women Foundation is open for intake and supportive services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, both at the facility and also provides a toll-free 24 hour crisis outreach hotline. The individual intake process begins with identification of emergency service needs and the provision of appropriate services. At-Risk/High-Risk participants self-report and responses to our Preliminary Personal Info Summary and Health Screening devices are integral portion to this process. Available services and requirements for participants are explained, and a voluntary commitment from each participant in the project services is secured before further services are provided. Basic background information is obtained and a primary counselor is assigned to coordinate services to each program participant. For adolescents seeking services provided at LDWF, contact with the parent/guardian is