Our mission is to provide safety, shelter and hope to victims of domestic violence.
Our History
The first action the committee took was opening a lifeline. Calls began almost immediately. They wondered what to do with the victims. Some of the founders opened up their homes to the fleeing women and children. They knew this was not a long-term answer, so in 1978 they rented a house to use as their first shelter.
Since then, the Women’s and Children’s Crisis Shelter has diligently served victims of domestic violence – of all genders and ages. As part of our program, we collaborate with other agencies to improve overall health, wellness, and economic stability; provide culturally relevant and supportive intervention; provide educational information for the prevention of family violence, and maintain a 24-hour lifeline. We operate on a 24-hour basis, and all of our programs are free-of-charge.
WCCS was founded on the belief that everyone has the right to a violence-free environment; that violence, be it physical, actual or threatened, emotional or psychological, has no place in healthy relationships. We are dedicated to helping the victims at whatever stage they find themselves.
Areas We Serve
WCCS is located in Whittier and is a part of Service Planning Area 7 (SPA 7). We serve the surrounding cities, as well as the rest of LA County.


These photos were taken from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health website.
*WCCS proudly serves clients regardless of age, legal status, gender, and sexual orientation
*All services are 100% free of charge
*All services are provided in English and Spanish; Other languages are accommodated via language line
Our Leadership Team:

Cristina Cortes
Interim Executive Director

Marilynn Moreno
Director of Operations

Catalina Melgoza
Development and Communications Coordinator
Our Executive Board:

Dulcemonica Delgadillo
President

Ruthie Flores Retana
Vice President

Petra Schmischke
Former President

Julie Peoples
Treasurer

Veronica S. Perez
Secretary

Barbara Gile

Jim Sass

Cashae Ellis

Amanda Benavides
