CARES Mission Statement
CARES, the Los Angeles County/USC Medical Center Auxiliary for Recruitment, Education, and Service, a California nonprofit corporation, is dedicated to serving patients and families at the Medical Center. A California nonprofit corporation, CARES provides financial support and volunteer services. Its primary mission is to benefit patients by adding comfort to their hospital stay and providing services that help the patients access quality health care.
The nationally recognized CARES Child and Family Program offers free child care, educational activities, parent education, and referrals for children and families.
CARES also operates hospital shops, sponsors events for medical/health education, and supports programs that provide patient visitation as well as comfort items to patients. It also provides clothing to discharged patients as required and decorates patient care areas.
The nationally recognized CARES Child and Family Program offers free child care, educational activities, parent education, and referrals for children and families.
CARES also operates hospital shops, sponsors events for medical/health education, and supports programs that provide patient visitation as well as comfort items to patients. It also provides clothing to discharged patients as required and decorates patient care areas.