November 2014 - Crittenton | Services for Children and Families

27 Nov

Crittenton Supports Youth on Being Drug-Free

Every October the nation promotes a drug-free life during Red Ribbon Week. But at Crittenton Services for Children and Families (CSCF) applauding youth for making strides in their sobriety process, and positively acknowledging a commitment to being drug-free year round is an everyday thing. Crittenton’s Chemical Dependency Treatment Program is one of our specialty program’s that is simultaneously implemented throughout our entire agency’s efforts. We run...

26 Nov

Nonprofit Trains FPD Officers on How to Crack Down on Sex Trafficking

in Crittenton in the News

Behind the Badge OC covers the recent partnership between Crittenton Services for Children and Families and the Fullerton Police Department on how to train officers on how to engage with and help young minor victims of sex trafficking should they ever come across a victim while on patrol....

26 Nov

Crittenton Honors our Veterans

in Crittenton Services BLOG

Friends, local dignitaries and employees gathered at Summit House Restaurant in Fullerton, Calif. this past Veterans Day to help Crittenton Service for Children and Families honor five employees who themselves are veterans. “This was a very special event which was a little different than our usual ‘youth focused’ celebrations. But at the end of the day our events have a similar feel that will always reference...

19 Nov

Crittenton’s Residential Treatment Center is Saving Grace for Former Foster Youth

in Crittenton in the News

Lucero Noyola was a former Crittenton youth placed in Crittenton's Residential Treatment Center. Today, she is a University of Southern California student who recently was selected for their Guardian Scholars Program, based on her academic achievement. The scholarship program is designed to assist former foster youth with their higher education dreams. Lucero is now a senior at USC, an undergraduate research assistant, and a honors...

19 Nov

How to Think Like A Trafficker

in Crittenton in the News

Full Frame contributor, Sandra Hughes, spends time at Crittenton Services for Children and Families of Southern California and interviews Dr. Barbara Hernandez and CEO Joyce Capelle on what Crittenton is doing to help young victims of child sex trafficking from Los Angeles County....

19 Nov

Full Frame Explores the Hidden World of Human Trafficking

in Crittenton in the News

Full Frame contributor, Sandra Hughes, spent some time with the Los Angeles Police Department to find out how they’re combating the complex problem of child sex trafficking and how organizations, like Crittenton Services for Children and Families, work to help young survivors recover from their traumatic experiences....

19 Nov

Los Angeles County Wants Foster Parents Trained to Spot Child Sex Trafficking

in Crittenton in the News

Dr. Barbara Hernandez, Vice President of Community Based Services, for Crittenton Services was quoted at the recent LA County Board of Supervisors meeting in March of 2014. Dr. Hernandez was testifying on the need and the importance on providing more awareness and training to LA County foster parents in regards to knowing the signs of child sexual exploitation and on the reality of child sex...

12 Nov

Golfers and Donors Support Crittenton’s Education Program

in Crittenton Services BLOG

Even in 100-degree heat the golfers that participated in our 17th Annual Community for Kids Golf Tournament and Winner Dinner managed to heat up the golf course all on their own, and most importantly all for a good cause. For 47 years Crittenton Services for Children and Families (CSCF) has implemented nationally accredited and fully licensed programming that provides safe temporary housing for youth in residential...

03 Nov

Crittenton’s Angel Tree Program Needs Your Help

in Crittenton News Release

November 03, 2014 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Crittenton Services for Children and Families Martha Jasso, Director of Communications (714) 680-6008 mjasso@crittentonsocal.org Fullerton, Calif – Each year Crittenton Services for Children and Families (CSCF) conducts a holiday gift drive known as The Angel Tree Program that collects new in-kind donations from October to early December. [caption id="attachment_1801" align="alignleft" width="300"] Crittenton's Annual Angel Tree Program. Thank you for helping us give the gift of hope.[/caption] For 16...

Joyce Capelle, CEO, Crittenton Services for Children and Families

03 Nov

A Message to our Veterans from Crittenton Services

in Crittenton Services BLOG

As we celebrate Veteran’s Day, I want to especially thank the veterans among our staff. To me, you embody some of the best “old fashioned” values: duty, purpose, commitment, courage, and discipline. I don’t think those attributes go out of style. You have my respect and my gratitude. To our staff whose spouse, partner, or child is a veteran or is currently serving our country: thank...