SHIELDS was formed in 1987 in response to the high incidence of infants born at Martin Luther King Hospital in South Central Los Angeles who were prenatally exposed to drugs. Utilizing a fiscal intermediary, SHIELDS implemented three programs to target the special needs of these infants. In 1991, SHIELDS incorporated as a State of California private, non-profit organization with a focus on family based services addressing issues inherent to this community. Since that time, SHIELDS has rapidly grown into a nationally recognized and respected human service agency.
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