General Info

Established in 1946, The Exceptional Children s Foundation is among the oldest and largest charities in California, serving children and adults with developmental disabilities and acquired brain injuries. ECF services are offered to nearly 2,000 individuals and their families annually and include early start, developmental activity, residential, work training, supported employment and recreation. Support from the local community is vital to building and maintenance of the foundation s programs. Donors offer assistance to ECF in a variety of ways including cash donations, sponsorships, tributes and memorials, grants, wish list donations, in-kind gifts, bequests, trusts, life insurance, vehicle donation program and volunteers. ECF has program sites in Arleta, Culver City, Los Angeles, Lomita, Reseda, Santa Fe Springs, San Pedro and Whittier, Calif.