About Us

The organization was founded in 1996 by Jason and Shannon O'Brien, to provide financial assistance to low-income single mothers in the Antelope Valley. From 1996 to 2002 the organization raised funds and awarded financial scholarships to program participants attending Antelope Valley College.

Upon relocating the organization from the Antelope Valley to the Inland Empire in 2003, the O'Briens decided to steer the organization in a new direction, which could expose local children to their rich African-American culture and history, while emphasizing connections to other world cultures. This new focus resulted in the formulation of the Black History Club for fourth and fifth graders.

The children in the club range in ages 9-11, and meet quarterly to participate in learning activities that are designed to address "Field Dependent Student Learning" which is a more culturally relevant form of learning, and has been suggested by psychologists as the most successful type for African-American males. Such activities consist of group projects, sharing, discussions, anecdotes, stories, personal examples, field trips, and frequent interaction with teachers in an environment that is student-centered.

Children's Resources also provides the following services to schools and youth organizations; Technical assistance in program implementation, staff development, parent workshops, curricula, and lesson plans.