Hathaway-Sycamores is Now Sycamores
Join us as we celebrate the next chapter in our organization. We are pleased to share that, effective July 2021, Hathaway-Sycamores Child and Family Services will officially be changing its name to Sycamores. With this name change we will also be launching a new brand, logo (represented by the sycamore tree) and tagline – “a better life.” As part of the rebranding strategy, our respected research and training program also has a new name – Hathaway Center for Excellence. It is...
Read MoreKafara’s Graduation: Overcoming Obstacles and Reaching a Milestone
Among the many reasons we celebrate in the month of June, graduation is one of the most significant. It marks the completion of one phase of a student’s life and the beginning of the next chapter, full of possibilities. Earlier this month Kafara A., a foster youth resident on our El Nido campus, celebrated this important occasion by taking part in the commencement ceremonies at the Rose Bowl. Our team at El Nido were cheering as loudly as anyone in celebrating all that Kafara has accomplished...
Read MoreTaking Action – Community Partners Making a Difference
Over the past year, the pandemic has made it more difficult for many of our families to meet even their basic needs. During this time, it has been especially meaningful to see the generous support we have received from our kind community partners, which has helped us provide thousands of essential items for those we serve. There has been a dramatic increase in the number of families utilizing our Food Bank. We have also received a larger number of requests (across all of our programs) for...
Read MoreHathaway-Sycamores’ Wendy Wang Joins the Conversation About Anti-Asian Racism & Behavioral Health
On May 21, Hathaway-Sycamores Vice President of Public Policy and Advocacy Wendy Wang took part in a webinar, Stop The Hate: A Conversation About Anti-Asian Racism & Behavioral Health, hosted by the California Council of Community Behavioral Health Agencies (CBHA). In the virtual webinar, legislators and community representatives stood with the AAPI community, highlighted current legislation and best practices, and discussed what our state and county are doing to address the racism that...
Read MoreCelebrating Foster Parents Heroes
May is National Foster Care Month, the perfect time to celebrate the wonderful individuals and families who open their hearts to foster children in need of a safe and loving home. We recently spoke with some of our foster parents about both the challenges and rewards of being a foster parent. They are an impressive group of people, dedicated to making a difference in the lives of the children that come into their care. Foster parents experience the same joys and responsibilities that all...
Read MoreDiversity, Equity and Inclusion at Hathaway-Sycamores
Diversity is one of our core values at Hathaway-Sycamores and we are committed to a more equitable and just America for all. Our mission is rooted in social justice and every day we help our consumers and their families who have been marginalized access care and support. We proudly employ a diverse workforce that closely mirrors the ethnic identities of those we serve. With that commitment, in 2020 we recognized it was time for Hathaway-Sycamores to formally create a Diversity, Equity and...
Read MoreStories of Hope and Resilience – 2019-2020 Impact Report
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