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Large outbursts in class, trouble focusing during tests, and difficulty making friends, these were some of the signs that Tram was...

When Ana first started 6th grade , everything felt overwhelming. The hallways were louder, the classes were harder, and the familiar...

At Fred Finch, we believe that meaningful change often begins with a single act of kindness—and a strong community behind it. One recent...

A Mental Health Ice Bucket Challenge Story What started as one courageous act has become a powerful movement across Fred Finch. During...

Growing up without parents, I didn’t learn what most people take for granted—how to give affection, how to set boundaries, how to feel...

One of our participants, Aeris, turned a challenging moment into a ripple of awareness and connection when she invited Fred Finch staff...

Avalon Non-Public School graduation Earlier this month, we celebrated the remarkable success of Jalen (a pseudonym), a young man who has...

Avalon Non-Public School graduation At Avalon Non-Public School, we witness incredible stories of growth and resilience. Adrian’s journey...

When 21 year-old Chara learned that she was pregnant, she was addicted to methamphetamine. Driven by thoughts of the health of her future...

By the time the Spanish-speaking Martinez family reached out to Alameda County Central Therapeutic Behavior Services, 9 year-old Veronica...

JR, at twelve years old, was in his 13th placement in nearly six years. He had lived in his present home for almost a year; the growing...

Dee came to Fred Finch when she was 16 years old after multiple hospitalizations for self-injurious behavior. Abused and neglected by her...