Optimist Youth Homes & Family Services

Optimist Youth Homes and Family Services has provided care to generations of troubled foster youth enabling them to lead meaningful, successful, and independent adult lives. Founded in 1906, our organization is one of the largest and oldest nonprofit child welfare organizations in California with 8 locations in Los Angeles County. We welcome clients and families regardless of gender, age, age, religion, disability, ethnic background, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.