Maryvale Early Education Center, Duarte

Established in 1856 by the Daughters of Charity as the first orphanage in Los Angeles, Maryvale has operated continuously for more than 157 years. As the first child-welfare organization in Los Angeles, Maryvale has a long history of caring for orphaned, abused or neglected children. Over the years, Maryvale has evolved from an orphanage to an agency providing care for foster youth. Maryvale consistently seeks ways to improve the quality and broaden the depth of services it offers to the disadvantaged. During the past 45 years, Maryvale has expanded its care beyond youth in the Foster Care System to include a focus upon early education and strengthening families.