Community Resources 

1. Mental health and counseling resources

2. Food, housing, and clothing assistance programs

3. Support for newcomer and multilingual families

4. Family support and parenting resources

5. Referrals to community agencies and Care Solace services

Helping Children Manage Big Emotions 

Children experience a wide range of emotions, and families play an important role in helping them develop healthy coping skills. Consider the following strategies:

1. Encourage children to identify and express their feelings.

2. Validate emotions and provide reassurance.

3. Teach calming strategies such as deep breathing and mindfulness.

4. Establish consistent routines and expectations.

5. Promote problem-solving and positive communication.

6. Encourage healthy sleep habits, exercise, and balanced nutrition.

                                                         School Counseling Services

The school counseling program provides support through:

1. Classroom social-emotional learning lessons

2. Individual counseling and student check-ins

3. Small group counseling

4. Crisis response and risk assessments

5. Referrals to community-based mental health services

6. Collaboration with families, teachers, and support staff

                                               Helpful Websites

Social-Emotional Learning

1. CASEL (Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning)

2. Common Sense Media

3. Sesame Street in Communities

Academic Resources

1. Khan Academy

2. Reading Rockets

3. Starfall

Family Support

1. Care Solace

2. 211 California

3. National Parent Helpline