For The Child

Sunday dinner is jut one ideal if a way to give structure during the summer--and all year round. These rituals not only stabilize your week, they provide rituals and customs that make memories for a lifetime. Don't miss these opportunities!

Make sure your children are safe whether they are going on an outing with you, with their friends, or just staying home. Without the structure that school provides, a lot can go wrong. Teach them these basics so if they find themselves lost or in trouble, they know how to find help.

Thank you teachers, counselors, school administrators, librarians, and parent volunteers who walk the halls of schools and take care of all of the children there. We salute you and all of your hard work! Enjoy your summer!

Children deal with the last day of school differently. Don't tell them how they "should" feel. Let them lead the way and support them accordingly. Set them up for a great summer with the structure and support they need.
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Learn more about what it takes to be on the Child Abuse Response Team at an info session Tuesday, June 9 or Saturday June 13. If you can't make one of those, that's okay too. Just reach out to Jenny Magaña and lear more about what it takes. We are looking for highly committed amazing people to join our team. Someone like YOU!

The end of the school year can feel like a huge relief, but it's yet another transition period for kids. They may revert to younger comforting behaviors as the school year comes to an end close. Keep the dialog open and encourage them to share their feelings. They may want more snuggles, to watch shows they haven't watched in years, and may just be a little clingy. Be there and listen.

Meet and Greets just added! Do you want to learn more about what it means to be a CART volunteer? Join us at an information meet and greet to have all of your questions answered.

June 9th (6 – 7:30pm) and Saturday June 13th (9 – 10:30am). To register for one of these sessions please contact Jenny Magana [email protected]. For the Child is opening its CART Training Academy (40 hours) beginning Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Classes take place several Tuesday evenings from 6:00 until 8:30 pm, and on two Saturdays from 9:00 am until 2 pm, dates to be determined.

Provide a safe and healthy safe place in your home for your children. Let them know they have adults to love and support them and who 100% believe them. Trust your children when they talk to you. They need you to have their back--be on your child's side always!

Parenting is hard in a different way from any other jobs. You put pressure on yourself and never feel like you're doing it right. Find someone to talk to. A trusted friend, other parents, your parents, your older neighbors, or a therapist. It' s important to have a support.

If things with your children escalate, remember to stay in the role of the "adult in control." Keep your cool, listen, suggest solutions, and help your child to de-escalate.

Take care of yourself so you can remain the calm one they trust.