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Ask Nicole: When Violence Happens at School Nicole M. Young, MSW Our community is still grappling with the tragic, violent death of a high school student on campus. It’s been weeks since it [...]

Local moms chime in on the question: “How do you do it all and carve out a little time for yourself?” Their practical suggestions include: Outsourcing Options, Setting Up Systems, [...]

Resources for parents and service providers of teens/youth Passing on some resources for parents and service providers of teens/ youth. These may be helpful to assist youth with questions and [...]

250 preschool kids get suspended or expelled each day – 5 questions answered August 16, 2021 When parents think of a child getting kicked out of school, they might imagine drugs found [...]

September 1, 2021 DOWNLOAD LETTER / LEER EN ESPAÑOL Dear Families of Santa Cruz County, Today we are heartbroken. We grieve with the Aptos High School community following yesterday’s tragic loss [...]

Ask Nicole: Support Emotional Well-being Nicole M. Young, MSW The new school year is here, along with a bundle of messy, complicated feelings. Many kids (and their exhausted parents) are excited [...]