Exceptional Children's Foundation
Angelica H. Manrique, M.S., AMFT, is an experienced clinician currently serving in a part-time role for the ORR program at Vista Del Mar since October 2009, specializing in the special care unit. In addition, Angelica works as a Bilingual Mental Health Therapist for the Early Head Start program at Exceptional Children's Foundation since March 2023 and previously held the position of Clinician Intern at Uplift Hollygrove from August 2020 to June 2021. Angelica earned a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Mount Saint Mary's University between 2018 and 2021 and holds a Liberal Studies degree from California State University, Northridge.
Exceptional Children's Foundation
The mission of the Exceptional Children's Foundation (ECF) is to provide the highest quality services for children and adults who are challenged with special needs – empowering them to reach their greatest potential. ECF was founded in 1946 by a group of parents and community activists who sought to establish a day training program as an alternative to institutional care for individuals with developmental disabilities. Over the years, ECF’s services expanded to meet the changing needs of its target population. The agency successfully developed and implemented early intervention programs for infants and toddlers, as well as residential, work and day programs for adults. In 2008, ECF merged with Kayne Eras Center (KEC), adding a K-12 school and a comprehensive Mental Health Program to its services. Today, with an annual operating budget of $27 million and 375 staff, ECF serves over 4,800 children, adults, and their families at 15 ECF service sites, in clients’ homes, and in community settings throughout L.A. County.