Our Program Services
Training and Research Foundation is a non-profit organization that serves low-income preschool children and families by providing comprehensive child development and school readiness services including early childhood education, health, nutrition, and mental health. Since 1968, TRF has been committed to improving the lives of children in the Inglewood, Lennox, Hawthorne, and West Los Angeles areas, offering affordable subsidized child care to families who qualify. Most recently TRF has expanded into Riverside and Orange counties, extending access to free and affordable childcare, free summer camps, after school programs and other essential services. TRF is committed to the long-range program goals that prepare children to succeed in school and life.
Vision Statement
Training and Research Foundation is committed to transforming the lives of children, families, and the community.
Mission Statement
Providing children and families with high quality comprehensive services that allow for a strong start, bright future and lasting success.
Program-Wide Core Values
Respect
Treat others with fairness and professionalism; listen and accept others perspectives, ideas, and beliefs. TRF will treat all staff, children and families with courtesy, politeness and kindness.
Commitment
Dedicated to the empowerment of children and families in the community we serve. TRF is committed to providing children and families with high quality services that ensure a long-lasting success. Services are free for qualifying families.
Accountability
To take responsibility for actions and follow-through on promises and our commitment. TRF will demonstrate the ownership necessary for achieving desired results of school readiness.
Teamwork
To work collaboratively in reaching our shared mission and vision statement. TRF is committed to communicating and working collaboratively to serve children and families.
Diversity
Respecting and appreciating the differences and similarities of people, understanding that valuing diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives strengthen the services we provide. TRF will respect and celebrate diversity. TRF also provides free and subsidized child care to those who qualify.
Board of Directors
Jerry S. Goren
Board Chair
HR Sub-Committee
Board Chair
HR Sub-Committee
Shirley Dionzon
Vice Chairperson
Vice Chairperson
Colleen Anderson
Vice-Chair
Vice-Chair
Damian Zavala
Board Member
HR Sub-Committee
Bryan Gonzalez
Treasurer
Treasurer
Rebecca Wetzstein
Member at Large
Parent Representative
2023-2024
Anne Broussard ECE @ El Salvador Community Center
To Be Filled
2023-2024
Anne Broussard ECE @ El Salvador Community Center
To Be Filled
Parent Representative
2023-2024
Corbin After-School & Summer Camp Programs @ Corbin Community Center
To Be Filled
Corbin After-School & Summer Camp Programs @ Corbin Community Center
To Be Filled
Parent Representative
2023-2024
St. Peters ECE
To Be Filled
2023-2024
St. Peters ECE
To Be Filled
Parent Representative
2023-2024
All Saints Riverside
To Be Filled
All Saints Riverside
To Be Filled
Administrative Team
Renée Jacobs
Chief Executive Officer
Carrera Titus
Chief Human Resources Director
Gricelda Farias
Chief Financial Officer
Danette Mejico
Chief Programs Officer
