Exceptional Children’s Foundation was founded in 1946 to serve children. Now, more than 80 years later, we provide adults with special needs an array of program and services to help them reach their personal, residential and employment goals.

Exceptional Works programs are designed to help guide participants along Pathways to Employment, and include:

• Accelerated Preparation Program
• Work Readiness
• Exceptional Packaging Solutions & PAR East
• Exceptional Training Academy
• College Classroom Program
• CNC Machinist Skills Training
• Independent Pathways Program
• Exceptional Employment Solutions

Art Centers Program provides fine arts training in a variety of mediums, combined with case management and life skills training. Art produced by ECF adult artists is showcased at a storefront gallery and juried art shows, and is available for purchase at www.artecf.org.

Our Community Integration Programs consist of three programs: Community Fusion provides adults with moderate to severe disabilities training in self-help, aiming to increase their vocational, recreational, and social skills. On-site practice is reinforced through community outings. Exceptional Community Connections offers meaningful volunteer opportunities where clients can participate in meeting diverse community needs, while integrating into the community. Individual Pathways provides in-depth transitional plans for adults, particularly young adults, to help them access community resources and gain more training and skill development to enter the job market, or engage in community volunteering.

Residential Services Program provides housing, life skills training, and support for adult clients.

• South Central Los Angeles Regional Center
• North Los Angeles County Regional Center

• Westside Regional Center
• Lanterman Regional Center