SUCCESS STORIES

Tay's journey reminds us why Café Vida matters. What can a first opportunity make possible? For Atavion, known to friends and family as Tay, it meant discovering a path toward a future built around his lifelong passion: cooking. For the past six years, Tay has been part of the Fred Finch community, working toward his dream of becoming a chef. Like many young adults transitioning into adulthood, the path hasn't always been straightforward. Balancing school, employment, and sig

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

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