Family Resources - As every family needs help from time to time, here is a list of resources available in our community.
- Free/Reduced School Lunch is available for income-eligible families: You can apply here confidentially. About one in five IUSD families receive this service. While meals are free for everyone this year, applying annually provides other benefits to families (certain assessments are complimentary) and additional funding for the district.
- Childcare is available through Rainbow Rising and Kids Club. Rainbow Rising is located on campus in the three buildings adjacent to our kindergarten playground. Hours are from 7:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. They can be reached by calling (949) 333-1488. Kids Club is located at the Cypress Village Community Center. If you would like additional information, including fees, please call 949-724-6190. To receive information regarding other Irvine childcare facilities, you may call the City of Irvine Child Care Coordination Office at 949-724-6632.
- Mental Health Services available to families and students are listed below. For additional needs, assistance, or support, please contact our Elementary Resource Counselor, Mrs. Abri at sorayaabri@iusd.org.
- IUSD's Family Resource Center encompasses several free programs to support mental health both in and out of school including counseling, parenting education classes, and resource linkage.
- Care Solace is a no-cost program that helps connect families to mental health professionals by identifying qualified providers, connecting with the providers on behalf of families, helping schedule appointments, etc. Our Elementary Resource Counselor, Rebecca Chung, can help facilitate the referral process.
- Family Health Children’s Clinic provides medical services (physical exams, dental, immunizations, etc.) at no cost to eligible Medi-Cal and uninsured children.
- Families Forward provides transitional housing, grocery assistance, counseling, and more to those in need.
- Orange County One-Stop Center provides job-seeking assistance.
- 2-1-1 Orange County Toll-free number to connect families to local resources in Orange County- available 24/7 by phone or online.
The Center for Humane Technology provides digital well-being guidelines for families to help parents navigate the safe usage of technology at home and in school.