San Francisco Oakland San Jose, CA, September 14, 2026 — A new initiative aimed at supporting families affected by gang involvement has launched in Downtown Los Angeles with the opening of a trauma-informed daycare center. The center is located at Homeboy Industries, an organization known for its gang rehabilitation programs.

This experimental facility is designed to serve families impacted by gangs, with a core mission to foster trust and facilitate healing from family trauma. The approach emphasizes empowering children by recognizing them as capable learners.

The establishment of this daycare center is the result of a collaborative effort involving three key entities: Homeboy Industries, the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), and the nonprofit organization Nest Global.

Details regarding the specific methodologies employed beyond empowering children as capable learners, the timeline for the experimental phase, or the expected capacity of the center were not provided in the available information. Furthermore, information about the involvement of specific departments or personnel from UCLA and Nest Global, or the precise nature of their contributions, was not detailed.

Homeboy Industries, the host location, has a long-standing history in Los Angeles of providing services and support to individuals seeking to exit gang life. The addition of a trauma-informed daycare center signifies an expansion of their support network, extending services to the families of those they aim to help.

The collaboration between a rehabilitation program, a major academic institution like UCLA, and a nonprofit organization highlights a multi-faceted approach to addressing complex social issues such as intergenerational trauma within communities affected by gang activity.


Story summarized from the original created by Christopher Alam on ww2.kqed.org, see more information here.

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