CHANGING LIVES

Conflict Resolution: A Primer

Posted by Maryvale on May 18, 2023 7:17:25 PM

Conflicts are a normal part of children’s social development and can arise for various reasons. While they are never fun in the moment, conflicts are important social-emotional learning moments that can offer children some benefits, especially when they are resolved in a positive and constructive way.

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Topics: Community-Based, child development, Services

The First Five Years Last Forever

Posted by Maryvale on Aug 10, 2021 2:46:42 PM

Maryvale Commits to Expand Its Service Offering and Reach to Help More Families

By now you likely have heard how important a child’s first five years are for setting a foundation for a healthy, well-adjusted life. As providers of early childhood education and a variety of services dedicated to improving the wellbeing of children and families, all of us at Maryvale understand the importance of the first five critical years for creating a foundation that will shape future physical and mental...

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Topics: mental health awareness, Community-Based

Student designs fun hangout for Maryvale teens

Posted by Maryvale on Jun 19, 2018 3:35:50 PM

About two years ago, Montebello’s Schurr High School student Caroline Kelly Smarts decided she wanted to complete a Gold Award project. 

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Topics: foster children, teens, foster youth, Changing Lives Blog, Changing Lives, Community-Based

Foster teen overcomes obstacles to begin college

Posted by Susan Marie Eigenbrodt on Sep 2, 2017 10:24:25 PM

The beginning of a new school year may be viewed with worry by some children, but for others, the classroom represents an opportunity to leave a troubled past behind and embrace the future.

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Topics: personal blogs, survivor, Maryvale foster children, trauma informed care, foster youth, Community-Based, foster youth stories

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