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about us

about us

Originally founded in Malibu, California in 1977 as Free Arts Clinic, Free Arts for Abused Children was born out of the determination of two women who knew well the inherent therapeutic value of the arts.more

our programs

our programs

Free Arts programs are designed to serve children, age two to eighteen years, who have been abused, are homeless or at-risk of falling through the cracks of the system.more

art heals!

art heals!

For more than 30 years, Free Arts for Abused Children has been delivering on our philosophy that "ART HEALS!" This is what drives our organization, a network of passionate and concerned individuals coming together to share the healing power of art. Free Arts is dedicated to delivering volunteer-driven arts programs to children throughout greater Los Angeles County who have experienced abuse, neglect, poverty, and homelessness.

With more than 35,000 children receiving child welfare services at any given time in the LA County alone, Free Arts strives to reach more children every year, eager to spark their creative spirit, inspiring and transforming their lives through the power of artistic expression.

MISSION
Free Arts programs inspire hope in the lives of children who have experienced abuse, neglect, poverty and homelessness through innovative creative arts programs and positive interactions with caring adult volunteers.