Children of the Night

Today's charity de jour is Children of the Night, a group in Van Nuys that helps child prostitutes regain their lives. The privately funded non-profit was started in 1979 by Lois Lee, a scholar and social policy expert who also trains detectives at the LAPD's police academy in how to detect, treat, and rescue children involved in prostitution. The organization's Web site has information about making a donation, including a breakdown of where the money goes. You can also make a donation of clothing or toiletries by looking at their wish list. Read FAQ's about child prostitution here. Contributions are tax deductible. They are at 14530 Sylvan St. in Van Nuys. (818) 908-4474.