Long Beach Community Improvement League (CIL)

What Long Beach Community Improvement League (CIL) does

Long Beach Community Improvement League (LBCIL) is a California-incorporated, 501(c)(3) nonprofit community-based social service organization founded in 1964 in Long Beach, California, and recognized as the oldest anti-poverty agency in both Long Beach and Los Angeles County. Its mission is to "create quality public service programs that empower the community economically, socially, and culturally," and its primary functional role is the operation of state-subsidized child development and early education services for low-income families.

LBCIL runs two child development centers—one in Long Beach at 2222 Olive Avenue (established 1964) and a second state-of-the-art facility in Signal Hill at 2399 California Avenue (opened 2004 through a collaboration with the Los Angeles Community Design Center and the S. Mark Taper Foundation). Core service lines include state-subsidized child care and preschool for children ages 2.5 to 5, before- and after-school care for ages 6 to 13 with homework support and pick-up/drop-off from local elementary schools, a federal USDA Child Care Food Program providing breakfast, hot lunch, and afternoon snacks, the Child Development Careers Project (CDCP) training welfare recipients as early childhood educators, a Workforce Investment Act (WIA) job training and placement program in partnership with the City of Long Beach Career Transition Center, parent education, and a newly launched Children's Mental Health Initiative. The proprietary technical asset is the use of the California Department of Education's Developmental Profile Tool (DRDP) for formal twice-yearly child progress reports.

The business model is a hybrid nonprofit operating model with no revenue collected from end-user families: all child development services are fully subsidized and free to eligible families meeting State guidelines. Operating revenue is assembled from four streams: recurring State of California reimbursements via the Department of Education, Department of Public Social Services, and CalWORKs/TANF programs; foundation grants from S. Mark Taper, Ahmanson, Weingart, Crail-Johnson, Ralph M. Parsons, Knight, and Josephine S. Gumbiner Foundations; municipal and United Way contracts (City of Long Beach, City of Signal Hill); and tax-deductible individual contributions. Go-to-market is community-led via direct facility engagement, word-of-mouth referrals, government program referrals, and public events. The organization is led by Executive Director Dr. Farah Naz Khaleghi and Board Chair Ahmed Saafir, operates with 11–50 employees, and serves low-income families, CalWORKs/TANF participants, and working parents across Long Beach, Signal Hill, and broader Los Angeles County.

Name

Long Beach Community Improvement League (CIL)

Legal name

Long Beach Community Improvement League

Website

https://lbcil.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Long Beach Community Improvement League (CIL) is a 1964-founded nonprofit 501(c)(3) operating two state-subsidized child development centers in Long Beach and Signal Hill, California, serving low-income families through early education, before/after school care, workforce training, and community empowerment programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Child Development & Early Childhood Education Services

NAICS

Child Care Services (62441), Child Care Services (6244), Child and Youth Services (62411), Child and Youth Services (624110)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Extended Day Programs at Preschools & Childcare Centers (EDACAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

School-Age Wraparound Childcare Centers (Holiday/Break Care) (EDACAAAL), Holiday, Inset-Day & Break Coverage Programs (Early Years) (EDACAHAK), Inclusive Early Intervention & Transition-to-Preschool Services (EDACAFAM)

Keywords

• Subsidized child development
• Early childhood education
• Before after school care
• Community social services
• Workforce training programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Long Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. State Subsidized Programs: Fully state-subsidized child care and development services funded through California Department of Education, Department of Public Social Services, and CalWORKs/TANF programs for eligible low-income families.
2. Foundation Grants and Donations: Funding and contributions from foundations including S. Mark Taper Foundation, Ahmanson Foundation, Weingart Foundation, Crail-Johnson Foundation, Ralph M. Parson's Foundation, Knight Foundation, and Josephine S. Gumbiner Foundation.
3. Government Contracts: Contracts and assistance from City of Long Beach NAP, City of Signal Hill, and United Way for child development services and community programs.
4. Individual Contributions: Tax-deductible donations from individuals supporting child development centers, early education materials, staff development, parent training, and community empowerment programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Long Beach Community Improvement League provides fully state-subsidized child care, early childhood education, and before/after school care for children ages 2.5–13 through two Child Development Centers in Long Beach and Signal Hill. Its integrated portfolio also includes the Child Care Food Program (free breakfast, lunch, and snacks), workforce training via the Child Development Careers Project (CDCP) and Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Program, parent education, and community empowerment initiatives, all delivered free of charge to eligible low-income families.

Product overview

Long Beach Community Improvement League (CIL) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) community-based social service organization that offers an integrated portfolio of child development and family empowerment programs. The organization operates two Child Development Centers in Long Beach (2222 Olive Avenue, est. 1964) and Signal Hill (2399 California Avenue, est. 2004) providing state-subsidized child care for ages 2.5-13. Core services include child development and preschool programs, before/after school care, the Child Care Food Program, and workforce development through the Child Development Careers Project (CDCP) and Workforce Investment Act (WIA). Additional programs encompass parent education, teacher training, and community empowerment initiatives. The organization also recently launched its Children's Mental Health Initiative and Forum. All programs are designed to empower the community economically, socially, and culturally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Child Development Centers (Long Beach & Signal Hill) State-subsidized child care and development centers providing early childhood education for children ages 2.5–13 in Long Beach and Signal Hill. Operate year-round, Monday–Friday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., with developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned to the California Department of Education and the DRDP assessment tool. Free for eligible families meeting state guidelines.
• State Subsidized Child Care & Development Programs State-funded child care and development services for children ages 2.5–5 and 6–13, fully subsidized and free for eligible families meeting California state eligibility guidelines (CalWORKs/TANF, low-income working families, welfare recipients). Includes formal written Child Progress Reports twice a year based on the DRDP assessment.
• Before/After School Care Program Before and after school care service that picks up and drops off school-age children (ages 6–13) from local elementary schools. Provides homework assistance, educational activities, and supervision during parents' working hours.
• Child Care Food Program Fully-subsidized food program funded by the Department of Education providing breakfast, hot lunch, and nutritious afternoon snacks prepared daily in on-site kitchen facilities, meeting federal government guidelines. All meals are free for enrolled children.
• Child Development Careers Project (CDCP) Workforce training program in partnership with California Department of Education and Department of Public Social Services, providing CalWORKs/TANF participants with child development training, supportive services (child care, book fees, transportation), and a path to Early Childhood Education credentials including Associate Teacher and Teacher Permits.
• Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Program Job training and placement program in partnership with Pacific Gateway Workforce Investment Network (formerly City of Long Beach Career Transition Center) providing on-the-job training, entry-level training, career pathway exposure, and community involvement opportunities for unemployed, underemployed, and hard-to-employ youth and adults in Long Beach and Signal Hill.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 300 students served within first 6 months of Project Tutor program (1965)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• Georgetown University Center for Child & Human DevelopmentmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 December 2024Dr. Khaleghi completed Georgetown's Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation certificate program. Partnership for continuing education and best practices.
• Los Angeles County Psychological Association (LACPA)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 August 2016Co-presenter of Human Trafficking - Modern Day Slavery Conference on August 27, 2016. Partnership with mental health professionals and community members.
• Iranian Psychological Association of America (IPAA)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 August 2016Co-presenter of Human Trafficking conference and partner in Children's Mental Health Initiative. Dr. Khaleghi serves as IPAA Community Development Chair.
• Covered CaliforniamajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2013Community partner providing public awareness, education, and outreach for Covered California health care coverage benefits. LBCIL serves as community partner for Obama Care enrollment.
• Los Angeles Community Design Center (now Abode Communities)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeveloper and architect of Signal Hill state-of-the-art child care facility at Las Brisas Community Housing Project. Collaboration made modern facility possible.
• Pacific Gateway Workforce Investment NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Summer Youth Employment Training Program (Hire-a-Youth) providing entry-level training, career pathway exposure, and community involvement opportunities for Long Beach and Signal Hill youth.
• Department of Public Social ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with CalWORKs/TANF for Child Development Careers Project, providing support services including child care, book fees, and transportation.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Para Los Niños: Para Los Niños is a Los Angeles-based nonprofit providing early childhood education, youth development, and family services to low-income families. Comparable as a community-based, multi-service nonprofit serving similar demographics with state-subsidized programming.
• Boys & Girls Club of Long Beach: Boys & Girls Club of Long Beach provides youth development programs, after-school care, and family services to local children and families in the same Long Beach market. Comparable community-based nonprofit serving similar low-to-moderate income families with youth programming.
• Crystal Stairs: Crystal Stairs is one of the largest childcare resource and referral agencies in Los Angeles County, operating Head Start and subsidized child development programs. Comparable as a California Department of Education-funded provider serving low-income families in LA County.
• YMCA of Greater Long Beach: YMCA of Greater Long Beach offers similar before/after school care, youth development, and family services in the same geographic market. LBCIL Board Member Dr. Phyllis Hayes-Reams currently chairs the YMCA of Greater Long Beach Board, signaling direct operational and governance overlap with LBCIL's community-based service model.
• Children's Home Society of California: Children's Home Society of California operates child development and family support programs across Southern California, including state-subsidized services. Comparable as a long-standing California nonprofit providing subsidized early childhood and family services.
• Mexican American Opportunity Foundation (MAOF): MAOF is a large California-based nonprofit providing Head Start, state preschool, and family services across Southern California. Comparable to LBCIL as a long-standing Head Start grantee and state-subsidized child development provider serving low-income families.
• Child Care Resource Center (CCRC): Child Care Resource Center is a major Los Angeles County-based childcare resource and referral organization and Head Start grantee. Comparable to LBCIL as a subsidized child care provider competing for the same CalWORKs/TANF-referred families in Los Angeles County.

Broad incumbents

• Long Beach Unified School District Child Development Programs: Long Beach Unified School District operates state preschool and transitional kindergarten programs that compete directly for the 2.5-5 year-old subsidized enrollment LBCIL serves. Comparable as a major institutional provider of subsidized early childhood education in the same Long Beach market.

Emerging players

• Pacific Gateway Workforce Investment Network: Pacific Gateway Workforce Investment Network is LBCIL's workforce development partner and operates the Hire-a-Youth program referenced in LBCIL materials. Comparable as a workforce training provider serving Long Beach/Signal Hill youth and adults—overlapping mission but operating as a government-funded workforce investment board rather than a direct childcare provider.

Regional players

• Salvation Army Long Beach: Salvation Army Long Beach provides social services including youth programs, family support, and emergency assistance to Long Beach families. Comparable as a faith-based community services nonprofit serving similar low-income demographics in the same geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/long-beach-community-improvement-league

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

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