Family is the foundation of our lives, providing support, love, and a sense of belonging. However, even the strongest families encounter challenges that can strain relationships and disrupt harmony. That's where family counseling comes in. As an effective tool for communication, resolving conflicts, and building stronger bonds, family counseling has helped countless families navigate difficult times. At Maryvale, we understand the profound impact that family counseling can have on children and...

Topics: mental health awareness, Community-Based, Resources

Topics: Community-Based, volunteers, Community Health Centers, Donation, National Health Center Week

June is recognized as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month. This month is dedicated to raising awareness and providing support for those impacted by PTSD. At Maryvale, we are committed to providing comprehensive services to children and families battling with the effects of trauma. Our approach, deeply rooted in Trauma-Informed Care (TIC), ensures that we meet each person's unique needs with empathy and professionalism.

Topics: trauma informed care, PTSD, Community-Based, mental health, Children's Mental Health Awarness

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.

Topics: Community-Based, child development, Services

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...

Topics: mental health awareness, Community-Based

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

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

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.

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