Helping Children Process and Talk About Feelings
Hathaway-Sycamores Clinician Maria Baghasarian firmly believes that teaching children to understand, communicate and manage their emotions is one of the most important things we can do to give our children a healthy start in life. When war broke out in Armenia last year, there was tremendous pain and sorrow in the local Armenian community. In an effort to give the Armenian students she works with the tools to process the emotions they were experiencing, Maria looked for children’s books that...
Read MoreFive Tips to Help Students Return to School on Campus
Hathaway-Sycamores’ Ben Cone shares tips to help students return to campus. For many students it has been over a year since they were at school in-person. During this time, we have faced an enormous dilemma – our immediate need for safety from the virus, versus the developmental needs of our children to learn in the presence of other children and with positive adult role models. We also witnessed the surfacing of profound structural inequities in accessing both quality medical and educational...
Read MoreThank You to All of Our Volunteers!
April is National Volunteer Month, the perfect time to recognize the many individuals and organizations who volunteer their time and talents to help make the world a better place. At Hathaway-Sycamores we are so grateful for each and every one of you! Like so many other things, volunteering at Hathaway-Sycamores has changed since the pandemic began, but we are happy to share that the dedication and commitment of our generous volunteers has remained consistent. Groups and individuals who...
Read MoreCelebrating Children Virtual Spring Gala Inspires Hope
Funds Raised Make Change Possible for Children, Young Adults, and Families Impacted by COVID-19 Hathaway-Sycamores Child and Family Services 11th Annual Celebrating Children Spring Gala fundraiser was reimagined as a virtual event, providing hope, recognizing champions and celebrating the impact of philanthropy. Over 400 guests tuned in to the livestream event on Saturday, March 13th and joined together to support the critical work Hathaway-Sycamores is doing in the midst of the pandemic to...
Read MorePartnering With PUSD to Help Students During COVID
Hathaway-Sycamores’ longstanding relationship with PUSD has been helping students in the community for over two decades. After a year of social distancing and remote learning, the mental health issues that children and teenagers are experiencing are soaring. Not only do students miss their friends and struggle with virtual learning, but many also have experienced deaths and job losses in their families, loss of housing (or fear of eviction) and food insecurity. The stress, depression, and...
Read MoreA Message from Hathaway-Sycamores CEO
We are deeply saddened by the senseless violence that occurred in Atlanta, GA this week, which resulted in numbers of lives lost, primarily Asian/Pacific Islanders. This comes on the heels of an unprecedented year where we have witnessed rising numbers of hate crimes and violence perpetrated against Asian/Pacific Islander (API) individuals. We join our leaders and allies across all communities to condemn these hateful acts that are targeting APIs and speak against those who act to tear the...
Read MoreStories of Hope and Resilience – 2019-2020 Impact Report
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