[Monday, February 22, Altadena, CA] – Five Acres, a 128 year old agency promoting safety well-being and permanency for children and families in LA County hosted its third annual Clinical Conference. Through this annual event, Five Acres offers a platform for clinicians to enhance their knowledge and skills and acquire continuing education credits  for […]

For Immediate Release: Contact: Rebecca Haussling RHaussling@5acres.org Tel: 626-773-3809 Twitter: @fiveacresorg     Five Acres Announces Achieves National Re-Accreditation   [Tuesday, February 16, 2016 Altadena, CA]  – Five Acres has achieved national accreditation through the New York-based Council on Accreditation (COA). Five Acres provides community-based, deaf services, residential, foster care and adoption programs and a […]

(Wednesday February 4, 2016 – ALTADENA) – Effective March 1, Five Acres will expand services by launching a new Transitional Shelter Care (TSC) program on their residential campus in Altadena. This pilot program, administered through the Los Angeles Department of Children and Family Services, will provide short-term care; up to 72 hours in most cases […]

Tuesday, January 19, 2016 [Altadena, CA] – Five Acres announces today it has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the Annenberg Foundation in support of its Residential Treatment Programs, in particular the “Open Doors” Residentially Based Services pilot program for children with emotional disturbances. Five Acres Residential Treatment Programs provide round-the-clock therapeutic care to boys […]

(Monday November 2, 2015, Altadena, CA)  – Five Acres hosted its 2nd annual Permanency Launch Party and invited key supporters, donors and board members including sponsors Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, Kanel Foundation, The Langham Huntington Hotel, Merrill Lynch Private Banking/Bank of America and community partners; LATHER, Meat District Co, Morgan Stanley Pasadena, Pasadena Convention Center […]

 Five Acres Receives Impressive Grant from The Ahmanson Foundation Grant award is in support of vital facility renovations   (Tuesday June 23, 2015, ALTADENA, CA) – Five Acres announces today it has been awarded a generous grant from The Ahmanson Foundation in support of renovations planned for 2015-2016, including flooring repairs and refinishing, carpeting and exterior […]