﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Return xmlns="http://www.irs.gov/efile" returnVersion="2018v3.1">
  <ReturnHeader binaryAttachmentCnt="0">
    <ReturnTs>2019-05-14T22:34:45-04:00</ReturnTs>
    <TaxPeriodEndDt>2018-12-31</TaxPeriodEndDt>
    <PreparerFirmGrp>
      <PreparerFirmName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Taxlady</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </PreparerFirmName>
      <PreparerUSAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>10700 Jersey Blvd Suite 350</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>Rancho Cucamonga</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>CA</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>91730</ZIPCd>
      </PreparerUSAddress>
    </PreparerFirmGrp>
    <ReturnTypeCd>990EZ</ReturnTypeCd>
    <TaxPeriodBeginDt>2018-01-01</TaxPeriodBeginDt>
    <Filer>
      <EIN>205218668</EIN>
      <BusinessName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>CENTER FOR THE EMPOWERMENT OF FAMILIES INC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </BusinessName>
      <BusinessNameControlTxt>CENT</BusinessNameControlTxt>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>127 S BRAND BLVD</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>Glendale</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>CA</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>91204</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
    </Filer>
    <BusinessOfficerGrp>
      <PersonNm>Renee Curry</PersonNm>
      <PersonTitleTxt>Executive Direc</PersonTitleTxt>
      <PhoneNum>8183955755</PhoneNum>
      <SignatureDt>2019-05-01</SignatureDt>
      <DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>true</DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>
    </BusinessOfficerGrp>
    <PreparerPersonGrp>
      <PreparerPersonNm>Karen M Cole</PreparerPersonNm>
      <PTIN>P00401808</PTIN>
      <PhoneNum>9094663644</PhoneNum>
      <PreparationDt>2019-05-14</PreparationDt>
      <SelfEmployedInd>X</SelfEmployedInd>
    </PreparerPersonGrp>
    <FilingSecurityInformation>
      <IPAddress>
        <IPv4AddressTxt>47.180.16.152</IPv4AddressTxt>
      </IPAddress>
      <IPDt>2019-05-14</IPDt>
      <IPTm>22:37:54</IPTm>
      <FederalOriginalSubmissionId>9614192019134o3ji4e2</FederalOriginalSubmissionId>
      <FederalOriginalSubmissionIdDt>2019-05-14</FederalOriginalSubmissionIdDt>
      <FilingLicenseTypeCd>P</FilingLicenseTypeCd>
      <AtSubmissionCreationDeviceId>074B0FE1494838F126A297CAE34234D429390B4C</AtSubmissionCreationDeviceId>
      <AtSubmissionFilingDeviceId>074B0FE1494838F126A297CAE34234D429390B4C</AtSubmissionFilingDeviceId>
    </FilingSecurityInformation>
    <TaxYr>2018</TaxYr>
    <BuildTS>2019-02-21 02:37:17Z</BuildTS>
  </ReturnHeader>
  <ReturnData documentCnt="4">
    <IRS990EZ documentId="IRS990EZ">
      <MethodOfAccountingCashInd>X</MethodOfAccountingCashInd>
      <WebsiteAddressTxt>Empoweredfamily.org</WebsiteAddressTxt>
      <Organization501c3Ind referenceDocumentId="990A">X</Organization501c3Ind>
      <TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>X</TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>
      <GrossReceiptsAmt>83425</GrossReceiptsAmt>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartIInd>
      <ContributionsGiftsGrantsEtcAmt>58434</ContributionsGiftsGrantsEtcAmt>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueAmt>21600</ProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt>3391</FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt>
      <SpecialEventsNetIncomeLossAmt>3391</SpecialEventsNetIncomeLossAmt>
      <TotalRevenueAmt>83425</TotalRevenueAmt>
      <SalariesOtherCompEmplBnftAmt>4000</SalariesOtherCompEmplBnftAmt>
      <FeesAndOtherPymtToIndCntrctAmt>13952</FeesAndOtherPymtToIndCntrctAmt>
      <OccupancyRentUtltsAndMaintAmt>3925</OccupancyRentUtltsAndMaintAmt>
      <PrintingPublicationsPostageAmt>823</PrintingPublicationsPostageAmt>
      <OtherExpensesTotalAmt>30631</OtherExpensesTotalAmt>
      <TotalExpensesAmt>53331</TotalExpensesAmt>
      <ExcessOrDeficitForYearAmt>30094</ExcessOrDeficitForYearAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>16974</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>47068</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartIIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartIIInd>
      <CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>18091</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>49295</EOYAmt>
      </CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp>
      <LandAndBuildingsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>0</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </LandAndBuildingsGrp>
      <OtherAssetsTotalDetail>
        <BOYAmt>200</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>50</EOYAmt>
      </OtherAssetsTotalDetail>
      <Form990TotalAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>18291</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>49345</EOYAmt>
      </Form990TotalAssetsGrp>
      <SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>1317</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>2277</EOYAmt>
      </SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>16974</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>47068</EOYAmt>
      </NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp>
      <PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt>THERAPEUTIC MENTORSHIP FOR UNDERSERVED</PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt>
      <ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp>
        <DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt>Dance for Healing - provides mentorship via continuum of care services post juvenile hall &amp; placementincludes therapeutic dance curriculum to cultivate healthy coping skills</DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt>
        <ProgramServiceExpensesAmt>20055</ProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      </ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp>
      <ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp>
        <DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt>Mentorship includes art therapy workshops healthy coping skills education and field trips with snacks for transitional age youth probation youth public housing and schools</DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt>
        <ProgramServiceExpensesAmt>11540</ProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      </ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp>
      <ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp>
        <DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt>Re-entry program - Fatherhood Mentor-Mentee group services and support for incarcerated teen fathers - pre&amp;post released</DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt>
        <ProgramServiceExpensesAmt>3218</ProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      </ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp>
      <TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>34813</TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      <OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>JACQUES RENEE CURRY</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Executive Dir</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>30.00</AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>
        <CompensationAmt>24592</CompensationAmt>
        <EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt>0</EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt>
        <ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt>0</ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt>
      </OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
      <OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>BERNICE LOMBARD</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Secretary</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>2.00</AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>
        <CompensationAmt>0</CompensationAmt>
        <EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt>0</EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt>
        <ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt>0</ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt>
      </OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
      <OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>JERI DURHAM</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Treasurer</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>8.00</AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>
        <CompensationAmt>0</CompensationAmt>
        <EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt>0</EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt>
        <ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt>0</ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt>
      </OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
      <ActivitiesNotPreviouslyRptInd>false</ActivitiesNotPreviouslyRptInd>
      <ChgMadeToOrgnzngDocNotRptInd>false</ChgMadeToOrgnzngDocNotRptInd>
      <OrganizationHadUBIInd>false</OrganizationHadUBIInd>
      <SubjectToProxyTaxInd>false</SubjectToProxyTaxInd>
      <OrganizationDissolvedEtcInd>false</OrganizationDissolvedEtcInd>
      <Form1120PolFiledInd>false</Form1120PolFiledInd>
      <MadeLoansToFromOfficersInd>false</MadeLoansToFromOfficersInd>
      <EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>false</EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>false</ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>CA</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <BooksInCareOfDetail>
        <PersonNm>JERI DURHAM</PersonNm>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>372 ARDEN AVE STE 105</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Glendale</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>CA</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>91203</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <PhoneNum>6268262224</PhoneNum>
      </BooksInCareOfDetail>
      <ForeignFinancialAccountInd>false</ForeignFinancialAccountInd>
      <ForeignOfficeInd>false</ForeignOfficeInd>
      <DonorAdvisedFndsInd>false</DonorAdvisedFndsInd>
      <OperateHospitalInd>false</OperateHospitalInd>
      <TanningServicesProvidedInd>false</TanningServicesProvidedInd>
      <RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>false</RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>
      <TransactionWithControlEntInd>false</TransactionWithControlEntInd>
      <PoliticalCampaignActyInd>false</PoliticalCampaignActyInd>
      <LobbyingActivitiesInd>false</LobbyingActivitiesInd>
      <SchoolOperatingInd>false</SchoolOperatingInd>
      <TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>false</TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>
      <PartVIOfCompOfHghstPdEmplTxt>NONE</PartVIOfCompOfHghstPdEmplTxt>
      <PartVIHghstPdCntrctProfSrvcTxt>NONE</PartVIHghstPdCntrctProfSrvcTxt>
      <FiledScheduleAInd>true</FiledScheduleAInd>
    </IRS990EZ>
    <IRS990ScheduleA documentId="990A">
      <PubliclySupportedOrg509a2Ind>X</PubliclySupportedOrg509a2Ind>
      <GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>54246</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>12441</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>24086</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>74306</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>83425</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>248504</TotalAmt>
      </GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp>
      <Total509Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>54246</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>12441</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>24086</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>74306</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>83425</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>248504</TotalAmt>
      </Total509Grp>
      <PublicSupportTotal509Amt>248504</PublicSupportTotal509Amt>
      <TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>54246</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>12441</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>24086</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>74306</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>83425</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>248504</TotalAmt>
      </TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp>
      <PublicSupportCY509Pct>1.00000</PublicSupportCY509Pct>
      <PublicSupportPY509Pct>1.00000</PublicSupportPY509Pct>
      <InvestmentIncomeCYPct>0.00000</InvestmentIncomeCYPct>
      <InvestmentIncomePYPct>0.00000</InvestmentIncomePYPct>
      <ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY509Ind>X</ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY509Ind>
    </IRS990ScheduleA>
    <IRS990ScheduleB documentId="990B" />
    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="990O">
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Description of other expenses Part I line 16</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Description AmountDepreciation from 4562 241Advertising 57Bank Fees 18Dues and Subscriptions 159Contract Services 19,338Gifts 357Insurance 1,274Office Supplies 318Parking 38Payroll Taxes 365Payroll Fees 67Supplies 2,451Support 398Telephone 162Website Hosting 392Website Maintenance 1,467Storage 1,782Travel Expense 222Mentee Program Expense 1,353Office Expense 172</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Description of other assets Part II line 24</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Category Beginning of Year End of YearDue from RC 200 50</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Description of total liabilities Part II line 26</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Category Beginning of Year End of YearAccounts Payable and Accrued E 1,317 2,277</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Other program services Part III line 31</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>PERFORM RELATIONSHIP SKILLS WORKSHOPS TO ENCOURAGE AND STIMULATE POSITIVE COMMUNICATION AND INTERACTION SERENITY INFANT CARE IS A NON-PROFIT AGENCY WHOSE MISSION IS TO PROVIDE QUALITY FOSTER CARE HOMES FOR ABUSED, ABANDONED AND NEGLECTED INFANTS, AS WELL AS FOR DRUG AFFECTED INFANTS WHO REQUIRE SPECIAL EMPHASIS</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
  </ReturnData>
</Return>