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 long-lasting success. Services are free for qualifying families.

Accountability

To take responsibility for actions and follow-through on promises and our commitment to children and families. TRF will demonstrate the ownership necessary for achieving desired results of school readiness.

Teamwork

To work collaboratively in reaching our shared mission and vision. 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.

Board of Directors

Jerry S. Goren
Board Chair
HR Sub-Committee

Shirley Dionzon
Vice Chairperson

Colleen Anderson
Vice-Chair

Damian Zavala
Board Member
HR Sub-Committee

Bryan Gonzalez
Treasurer

Rebecca Wetzstein
Member at Large

Parent Representative
2024-2025
Anne Broussard ECE @ El Salvador Community Center
To Be Filled

Parent Representative
2024-2025
Corbin After-School & Summer Camp Programs @ Corbin Community Center
To Be Filled

Parent Comittee
2024-2025
St. Peters ECE

Yuridia Morales
President

Araceli Alcala
Vice President

Yesenia Arevalo
Secretary

Parent Representative
2024-2025
All Saints Riverside
To Be Filled

Administrative Team

Renée Jacobs
Chief Executive Officer

executivedirector@trfcf.org

Carrera Titus
Chief Human Resources Director

humanresources@trfcf.org

Gricelda Farias
Chief Financial Officer

accountingdept@trfcf.org

Danette Mejico
Chief Programs Officer

progdir@trfcf.org