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There are some people whose impact can never be measured by years alone. There was laughter. There were tears. There were stories spanning decades. And there was one unforgettable comment from a young participant that perfectly captured the spirit of the day. When Mar Smith shared with the youth in her program that she would soon be retiring after 36 years at Fred Finch, one participant had an immediate question. "Permanently?" "Yes," Mar replied. "Permanently." After thinkin

Each year, Pride Month and Juneteenth offer opportunities to celebrate history, honor resilience, and reflect on the ongoing pursuit of equity, inclusion, and belonging. At Fred Finch, Juneteenth is recognized as an agency holiday, giving employees time to rest, reflect, celebrate, and honor the significance of the day. Throughout June, we also celebrate Pride Month under this year’s theme, “Love is Love,” reaffirming our commitment to creating affirming, trauma-informed spac

To protect the privacy of the family, names have been changed. When Maria first connected with Fred Finch Youth & Family Services, she was doing her best to support her son Gabriel, an autistic youth with behavioral health and developmental support needs, while navigating complex needs and limited access to resources. Like many parents, she deeply loved her child but often felt unsure of how to find and coordinate the right supports at the right time. Over time, her family’s

We are proud to announce that our Wraparound program has achieved California High Fidelity Wraparound Certified status. This certification, issued by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) through the Resource Center for Family-Focused Practice (RCFFP), recognizes our alignment with California’s standards for High Fidelity Wraparound and our continued commitment to delivering high-quality, family-centered, evidence-based care. High Fidelity Wraparound is a family

As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close, conversations around mental health continue far beyond the month of May. Across the communities we serve, barriers to care remain one of the most significant challenges preventing youth, families, and individuals from accessing the support they need — whether due to stigma, financial hardship, cultural expectations, or systemic inequities. For Jennifer Jimenez Wong, Program Director for Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS) S