LA County’s Recovery Programs
The County of Los Angeles is dedicated to supporting its residents, especially those in historically disadvantaged communities, in these difficult times. Supported by the American Rescue Plan, the County has implemented a range of programs to aid in the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, including job placement services, financial coaching, and healthy food options for those in need. Small business owners can also benefit from economic opportunity grants, mentorship, and technical assistance. For youth and teens, the County is providing access to modern technologies, job training, and work experience through initiatives like Delete the Divide, Youth@Work, and Library Park and Connect Programs. Through its equity-focused approach, the County of Los Angeles is committed to providing all its residents with the support and resources necessary to thrive in today’s challenging environment.
Breaking Barriers, Building Futures
LA County’s Job and Financial Support Programs
The County of Los Angeles understands the challenges that unemployed and underemployed individuals faced during the COVID-19 pandemic. To help those still in need, the County has implemented a variety of programs aimed at providing job placement, financial coaching, and wraparound services to support individuals as they train for and secure employment. Through partnerships with community-based organizations, labor unions, and educational institutions, the Pandemic Recovery Rapid Reemployment program is targeting recovery-focused industries to help people get back to work quickly. The High Road Training Partnerships program is expanding and building new pre-apprenticeships and apprenticeships in areas like healthcare, advanced manufacturing, construction, and information technology. Additionally, the Job Programs for Reentry Populations are providing job placement programming for individuals returning from serving sentences in jail or prison, with a focus on women and the LGBTQI+ community. With these programs and more, the County of Los Angeles is working to support job seekers in its community, particularly those who have been historically disadvantaged.
Help Finding a Job
Support for individuals through immediate, rapid employment, targeting recovery-focused industries. Getting people back to work quickly and effectively.
Programs for Reentry
Offering job placement programming for individuals returning from
serving sentences in jail or prison.
Help Staying Housed
Legal representation, and emergency rental assistance to low-income residents facing eviction. Keeping families in their homes.
Train for a Better Career
Helping individuals gain the skills needed for high-paying jobs, creating career pathways for long-term success.
Small Business, Big Dreams
LA County’s Support for Small Business Recovery
The County of Los Angeles recognizes the significant impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on small businesses, particularly those in historically disadvantaged communities. To support small business owners, the County has implemented a variety of programs aimed at providing economic opportunity grants, mentorship, and technical assistance. Through the Small Business Grants program, the County is providing direct grants to small businesses and microentrepreneurs, including veteran-owned businesses and disadvantaged businesses. With these programs and more, the County of Los Angeles is working to support small businesses and entrepreneurs in its community, particularly those who have been historically disadvantaged.
Rapid Reemployment
Support individuals and businesses in the economic recovery through immediate, rapid re-employment.
Landlord Mediation
Providing funding and capacity to help landlords and tenants arrive at mutually agreeable outcomes.
Mortgage Relief
HUD Certified foreclosure prevention counseling and mortgage relief to property owners of 1-4 units.
Free Legal Aid Resource
LA County is providing free legal support for small businesses on business-relevant topics, including employee safety, wages, and more!
Street Vending Support
Providing sidewalk vendors with support to comply with public health and regulatory standards and access financial support to improve their business.
Opening Doors for Young People
Youth Programs for Success and Opportunity
LA County is dedicated to investing in the success of its youth, particularly those from disadvantaged communities, through a variety of programs. The Delete the Divide Initiative provides access to modern technologies, training, and support services to prepare young people for successful careers. The Economic Opportunity Grants, and Youth@Work/Elevate program offer funding for job creation, career pathways in the arts and media, and paid training and work experience for priority populations, including foster, probation, and LGBTQI+ youth. Moreover, LA County Library’s Park and Connect program provides access to free WiFi connection to families with connectivity issues at home, ensuring all young people have access to the resources they need to thrive. With these programs, LA County is empowering its youth to succeed and contribute to their communities.
Work Ready Training
Providing youth in disadvantaged communities with modern technologies, training, and support services for well-paying careers.
Technology Access
LA County Library’s Park and Connect program provides access to free WiFi for those with connectivity issues.
Paid Work Experience
Paid enrichment training and work experience in public, non-profit, and private organizations to priority populations.
Support While Training
Offering wraparound supports while in training, including stipends, childcare, mentoring, support with housing and more.
Fair Chance Campaign
Funding to increase employment of justice-involved individuals, while also providing incentives to employers that hire them.
Opportunity Grants
Economic opportunity grants supporting organizations that create jobs and career pathways for our youth.
Healthy Food Kickstarter
Building a resilient, healthy food supply chain in underserved areas by providing grants to entrepreneurs seeking to establish healthy food outlets.