As a parent, it is your instinctual response to want to prepare your child for every new situation they will encounter in their life so that they have positive experiences and are well-equipped to
How to Prepare a Child for School
How to Teach the Value of Gratitude to Children
“Gratitude is the healthiest of all human emotions. The more you express gratitude for what you have, the more likely you will have even more to express gratitude for.” Zig Ziglar It is so
A Father’s Impact on Child Development
Father’s Day is a time in which we recognize fathers and father figures and their contributions to their children, as well as society overall. There are tremendous advantages that are afforded to children who
Young Professionals OC Raises Awareness & Funds for Child Abuse Prevention
Children’s Bureau’s Young Professionals of Orange County (YPOC)’s 3rd annual fundraising event, THE Happy Hour, raised an impressive $20,000 in support of child abuse prevention. The evening took place on May 4 at the
May is Mental Health Month
Do you know when is mental health month? In the United States, the month of May is a nationally recognized time to raise awareness of mental health conditions in our nation. So then, what
Summer Soirée In the Land of Eternal Summer
In the land of eternal summer (also known as Southern California), we get to experience the warm, arid days and cool, refreshing nights of summer year round. As we’ve been reminiscing on the blast
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
This April in America, we take an annual observance to raise awareness of childhood abuse around the country and also — a promise to prevent it. Whether we’re donating our time as an advocate
THE 16TH ANNUAL CARNIVAL AT THE PIER
The Angelic Auxiliary, a fundraising group for Children’s Bureau, hosted the 16th Annual Carnival at the Pier on Sunday, March 4th. At the iconic Pacific park on the Santa Monica Pier, over 700 children
Benefits of Community Involvement in Early Childhood
Community involvement is beneficial in all areas of life. We see the impact it has in the work force and company culture, in schools, towns, and small businesses around the world. Perhaps, one of
Importance of Good Nutrition for Young Children
In the United States, nearly one in every five children has obesity. Considering this percentage has tripled since the 1970’s, the importance of nutrition for children is at an all-time high. Although there is
The Benefits of Foster Care
There are 64,000 foster children in California alone, 21,000 of those being in Los Angeles County. Of those children living with foster families, 500 are unable to return to their family and are waiting
The Role of Family in Child Development
Humans rely heavily on learning for child development. Because we are not born knowing how to behave in society, we have to learn many of the behaviors from the environment around us growing up.
Child Abuse Prevention Programs: Making A Difference In Our Communities
One of the most important strategies in eliminating child abuse is achieved by implementing measures of prevention. Children’s Bureau is wholeheartedly dedicated to this mission, and one of the primary ways of achieving our
Thanksgiving at Children’s Bureau
In the lobby of our Magnolia Place location stands our Thankful Tree, a seasonal children’s craft. Colorful leaves, each with a handwritten note of gratitude from our children and families, adorn the trunk and
Inaugural Blue Tie Gala Soars High Above Expectations
Children’s Bureau’s inaugural Blue Tie Gala, held on November 4, 2017 at the Museum of Flying in Santa Monica, raised over $520,000! True to its theme, Sky’s the Limit, this year’s sold-out event is