KFAM empowers underserved Korean American and Asian Pacific Islander families through culturally responsive services. Since 1983, we have served tens of thousands of children and adults with specialized programs that support the health, safety and well-being of our families, such as through our Clinical Counseling, Asian Foster Family Initiative, Domestic Violence, and Child & Adult Wellness Programs.
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Message from Korean American Family Services Executive Director
Dear KFAM friends,
In this strange new world we are living in at the moment, many of us are feeling insecure and nervous about what lies ahead. But we want the community to know that social connection is more important now more than ever and KFAM continues to be a safe haven for our community members in need.
KFAM services are still available. Although our physical office is closed to the public, we continue to provide essential social services to our clients, mostly by phone, but we are looking into video services for the near future. Our counselors, advocates, social workers, and receptionists are still available by phone and email during regular business hours Monday – Friday from 9 – 5:30. You can call your KFAM staff person directly or use our main line at (213) 389-6755 or admin@kfamla.org. Our after-hours crisis hotline is also still available on weekday evening and on weekends at (888) 979-3800.
If you are feeling increased stress, depression, conflict in the home, etc., please don’t hesitate to call or email us. One of our counselors or advocates will get back to you as soon as possible.
There may be more hostility towards Asians, so if you are experiencing bullying, harassment or hate crimes because of your race, please call 2-1-1 and ask for Korean interpretation so you can report it.
Let’s remember we are a strong, resilient community. Our parents and grandparents survived colonization and civil war for many years. We can survive staying at home for the near future, but let’s stay connected virtually. I’m also going to take advantage of lots of takeout Korean food and Pengsoo videos. 😊
Stay well,
Connie Chung Joe
Executive Director, KFAM
Our Programs
Clinical Counseling
AFFI | Foster Family
Domestic Violence
Child/Adult Wellness
Our Impact
We serve over 6,000 adults and children each year with high quality, holistic services that respond directly to the challenges among Korean and Asian American families undergoing trauma or adaptation and acculturation stresses.
In 2018, we served...
Sessions
149 survivors of domestic violence served with a comprehensive range of case management, counseling and support group services.
Survivors
Children
46,611 healthy meals and snacks served annually to children through our Child Care Food Program.
Meals
Scholarships
$100,000+ in scholarships for foster children and children exposed to violence through Hanmi Bank and KFAM.
What We Do
We provide culturally responsive social services in the areas of Mental Health Domestic Violence, Foster Care, and other family support.
KFAM Overview Video
KFAM understands the needs of the local Korean community and can better reach out to those who are underserved. Supporting KFAM to achieve its goals also helps us to remain true to our mission and to our organizational roots. We are committed to supporting agencies like KFAM to help meet outstanding needs in our community.
Jonathan Schreiber
Through KFAM Counseling, I learned conflict resolution skills, stopped drinking, and made new friends. Counseling was like finding a good friend to talk to when I was lonely and sad. People go to the doctor when they have a cold, but in my culture, there is shame involved in seeing a therapist. I wish more Koreans could see it that way.
Mrs. Kim
Over time the shattered pieces inside of us healed. With each passing day, I rediscovered more and more of myself. I started to notice a familiar woman in the mirror. I had always been there, but I had just needed some help and support.
Life Beyond Member
With my counselor’s help, I could see myself through someone else’s eyes. I finally understood. I saw a different person inside me, who loved myself and was always on my side. I saw that I was the only one who was so mean and negative to myself. I decided that I was the only one who could help myself. I want to change the way I thought and saw the world. I want to accept myself.
Chung
One thing I like about KFAM, is that they’re kind of like a one-stop shop. They’ll be there for you.
Armida Chow
Facebook Posts
Sunhee, our DV Manager talks about the uncertain times with COVID19, how our DV Department is working remotely and how our emotions and feelings are affecting our attitude.
Let's all be strong, we will get through this, together!
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Los Angeles, CA 90020
admin@kfamla.org
Office: (213) 389-6755
Fax: (213) 389-5172
Korean Bilingual After Hours Crisis Hotline:
(888) 979-3800