Supporting Our LBGTQ Youth: Tips for Parents
Did you know that youth who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) are overrepresented in the foster care system? According to the Human Rights Campaign’s All Children All Families Program (HRC), many enter foster care after being rejected by their families because of their sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. HRC and other sources including the Family Acceptance Project (FAP) based out of San Francisco State University, know the importance of children...
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 MoreProviding Behavioral Health Care Via Telehealth for At-Risk Children
Hathaway-Sycamores and Iris Telehealth: Partnering to Help the Mental Health of At-Risk Children in Los Angeles and Beyond Born into the home of an abusive and alcoholic father, ten-year-old Miguel has not had an easy childhood. With his father now in jail, Miguel’s mother Anna and Miguel live humbly in a rented room in South Los Angeles. It has been a struggle for Anna to support Miguel and herself, despite working several jobs. These challenges have impacted Miguel at school, in...
Read MoreHathaway-Sycamores Board Members Share “Why I Serve”
Across the nation, the month of May signifies a time to recognize mental health awareness. In observance of Mental Health Awareness Month, we asked our board members – who give so much to Hathaway-Sycamores as leaders, philanthropists and advocates – to share the reasons for their commitment. Following are just a few of the responses we received from them about why they are so passionate about the work our agency does. John Drinker shared his very personal reasons for serving on...
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 MoreStories of Hope and Resilience – 2019-2020 Impact Report
