Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) meets with representatives of the Mexican American Opportunity Foundation to discuss the importance of early childhood education and child care subsidy programs. 

Founded in 1963 and headquartered in Montebello in Los Angeles County, the non-profit, community-based organization is the largest Latino-oriented, family services organization in the United States serving 100,000 Californians in seven counties. The foundation offers 20 different free or low-cost programs and services to individuals and families who are socially and economically disadvantaged. The foundation’s programs include, but are not limited to: health promotion and education; infant and toddler programs; child care centers; state preschools; Head Start centers; a network of child care providers; senior and disabled services; employment services such as job training; a food bank; financial literacy; and computer literacy education. More information about the foundation’s services and locations is available by calling (323) 890-9600 or by visiting www.maof.org.

In the congresswoman’s 34th District, the foundation’s programs operate in Bell Gardens, Downey, Maywood, Boyle Heights, Commerce, Huntington Park and Walnut Park.

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