💜 Healthy relationships start with learning, understanding, and respect!
Our incredible Community Outreach, Resources & Education (CORE) Team has been busy connecting with middle and high school students across our community, helping them build the skills to develop healthy relationships, communicate effectively, set boundaries, and stand up for themselves and others.
Some recent highlights include:
💜 Four Lunch & Learn sessions at local middle and high schools.
💜 Five cohorts of students completing our CORE Junior High Workshop Series.
💜 245 junior high school surveys completed, helping us better understand what students are learning and how we can continue improving our prevention programs.
But sometimes, one conversation makes the greatest impact.
Following a workshop at La Mesa Middle School, a student approached our team for additional help navigating an uncomfortable situation involving friends and hurtful comments. After practicing healthy communication techniques and using “I” statements, the student shared, “I feel more confident.”
And that is exactly why this work matters!
Teaching young people how to recognize unhealthy behaviors, communicate respectfully, advocate for themselves, and treat others with kindness can make a lasting difference.
A huge thank you to our CORE Team and our school partners for creating opportunities for students to learn, ask questions, and feel supported.
Prevention starts with education, and healthy relationships start with respect!💜
#ChildFamilyCenter #HealthyRelationships #YouthPrevention #DomesticViolenceAwareness #SantaClarita
🏆 Congratulations to Team Reape-Rickett & Breddan for earning Top Fundraising Honors at Purple Walk!
Reape-Rickett & Breddan`s longstanding support of Child & Family Center and dedication to survivors of domestic violence continue to inspire us. We are grateful for their generosity, leadership, and commitment to building a safer, more hopeful future for families in our community.
Thank you for making a difference. 💜
#PurpleWalk #ChildFamilyCenter #DVAM #WithSurvivorsAlways
🏆 Congratulations to The Bar Method Purple Plankers for once again earning the Largest Team Award at Purple Walk!
Year after year, The Bar Method shows up in a big way for survivors of domestic violence, bringing energy, enthusiasm, and a powerful commitment to our community. Thank you for rallying more than 50 participants to walk, raise awareness, and stand with survivors.
We are grateful for your continued support and partnership. 💜
#PurpleWalk #ChildFamilyCenter #DVAM #WithSurvivorsAlways
Halloween is coming to Child & Family Center! 🎃👻
Each year, we welcome our clients and their families for trick-or-treating, with staff in costume, decorated office doors, and plenty of candy! It’s such a special tradition—one that brings smiles, laughter, and a little Halloween magic to our kids and families. 🧡
A big shout-out to our staff and incredible volunteers who help make it all happen! And a special thank-you to volunteer, Lori, for decorating these doors. We know the kids will love them! 🍬🕸️
More than 350 community members laced up their shoes and stepped forward to stand with survivors of domestic violence at this year`s 5K Purple Walk. Together, they sent a powerful message that survivors are not alone. 💜
Thank you to every walker, volunteer, sponsor, and community partner who made this event possible.
Special recognition to our Presenting Sponsor, Amazon, whose generosity helped bring our community together in support of survivors. We are also grateful to the many sponsors recognized in the accompanying graphic. Their investment in this event helps sustain programs and services that provide safety, healing, and hope throughout our community.
Read The Signal`s coverage of the event: https://signalscv.com/2026/10/purple-walk-2026-welcomes-hundreds/.
#ChildFamilyCenter #PurpleWalk #WithSurvivorsAlways #DVAM #EndDomesticViolence
🌟 Please join us in celebrating Adriana, our Employee of the Quarter! 💙
Adriana exemplifies compassion, empathy, and dedication in her work with clients. She creates a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment where every individual feels heard, respected, and valued. Through her genuine connections, patience, and encouragement, Adriana empowers clients to recognize their strengths and work toward their goals.
Beyond her exceptional client care, Adriana is a valued collaborator who builds strong partnerships with Social Workers and colleagues to ensure clients receive consistent, comprehensive support.
The Family Preservation program provides in-home support and services to strengthen families, promote child safety and well-being, and help children remain safely with their families whenever possible.
Thank you, Adriana, for going above and beyond and for demonstrating what it means to lead with compassion and make a meaningful impact in the lives of others. We are grateful to have you on our team! 💙👏
Congratulations, Adriana! 🎉
#EmployeeOfTheQuarter #thankyou #EmployeeSpotlight #ChildFamilyCenter #employeeappreciation #ChangingLives #CompassionInAction #MentalHealthMatters #CFC50Years
With Survivors, Always.
Those words were on full display at our 5K Purple Walk, where community members of all ages, and many four-legged friends, came together to stand against domestic violence and support survivors. The event was a powerful reminder that Santa Clarita is committed to making a difference.
Our work doesn`t stop when October ends. Every day, Child & Family Center provides safety, support, and resources to help survivors heal and rebuild their lives.
💜 Together, we can end domestic violence.
#DVAM2026 #ChildFamilyCenter #SurvivorsAlways #EndDomesticViolence
