family support services

LBUSD Elementary school families can choose from a robust selection of enrichment classes including free music and foreign language classes provided by LBUSD, plus fee-based sports, arts, life skills and STEM classes curated by SchoolPower. Financial assistance for qualifying families is available for all classes offered.

SchoolPower’s Enrichment Grant Program is a financial assistance program designed to assist in providing year-round extracurricular opportunities for Thurston Middle School and Laguna Beach High School students. The Enrichment Grant Program aims to remove financial barriers and empower students facing financial challenges to pursue personal exploration, activities, and enrichment opportunities during the school year and over the summer break.

Through our partnership with LBUSD at
the Family Resource Center, SchoolPower offers short-term financial aid for families in crisis to help cover expenses for essential needs including groceries, gas, and clothing. The FRC helps parents access a wide range of district and community resources including counseling services, crisis assistance, mental health support, and parenting support. Support for families is offered in a spirit of warmth, inclusion, confidentiality, and without judgement.

To connect with the Family Resource Center, start here or visit the FRC at 733 St. Ann’s Dr, open Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Contact frc@lbusd.org or 949-497-7760 with any questions.

Dodgeball brings together over 500 players, coaches, spectators, and volunteers each year to engage in community competition and raise funds for our schools. Our goal is for all interested kids to play. Scholarships are available, based on financial need.