15th of June 2022
There’s Much to Celebrate in June
A Message from the CEO: Happy June! Where did the first half of 2022 go? I am finding it hard to believe there are only 206 shopping days until Christmas! I hope we will all take the time to reflect upon the fathers and father figures in our lives and thoughtfully observe our newest federal holiday, Juneteenth, as these two events both fall on Sunday, June 19. Last year I shared that Juneteenth is a commemoration of the end of […]
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June is National Reunification Month
For over a decade, the child welfare community has celebrated June as National Reunification Month. The American Bar Association (ABA) Center on Children and the Law and other national partners created the National Reunification Month in 2010, as the most desirable and positive legal permanency option for children. According to recent data, reunifications is the permanency option achieved by most children in the child welfare system. Reunification month is an incredible opportunity for the child welfare system to commit to […]
Read More4th of May 2022
Trinity Youth Services Updates Vision Statement to Reflect Hopes for Those Served, Adds to Value Statement
A Message from the CEO: The concept I associate most with Spring – even late Spring, is, of course, change. In California, we really don’t experience the significant changes in weather other regions enjoy. However, subtle changes are taking place everywhere around us, and even small changes can bring about huge results. Nowhere is this more prevalent than at Trinity Youth Services. This past month, Trinity team members from every location and every level of the organization collaborated on a […]
Read More21st of April 2022
4 Things You Can Do to Keep Your Child Safe from Child Abuse
Did you know that four children per day die as a result of child abuse, and that 70% are under the age of 4? Child abuse can have devastating effects that last a lifetime, including PTSD, depression, social anxiety, and more. In order to protect your child from being abused, here are a few things you can do to keep your child safe. Teach your child appropriate and inappropriate behaviors by role playing and giving them rewards when they can […]
Read More31st of March 2022
Trinity Youth Services CEO, Cher Ofstedahl, Named a District Assembly Woman of Distinction
As part of an annual recognition of Women’s History Month in the State Capitol, Assemblymember Chris Holden announces Cher Ofstedahl as Claremont’s 2022 Woman of Distinction. The 41st Assembly District’s Women of Distinction from throughout the district include Juanita West-Tillman (Altadena), Cher Ofstedahl (Claremont), Chief Colleen Flores (La Verne), Maritza Flores-Travanti (Monrovia), Elizabeth McSwain, (Rancho Cucamonga), Marilyn Sparks (San Dimas), Bertha Aguirre (Sierra Madre), Cathy Billings (South Pasadena) and Kim Anthony (Upland). Over 150 nominations were sent to Assemblymember Holden […]
Read More30th of March 2022
Creating a Forever Family with Older Children: ‘I Was Completely, Utterly Wrong About Teens’
Thomas and Nichole Wilken tried everything in their pursuit to have children, but it wasn’t until Nichole suffered a blood clot during an in vitro procedure and subsequent stroke, that the couple explored adoption. A friend referred them to Trinity Youth Services in 2019 and decided to foster after learning that there are thousands of children locally who need a loving home. After a 5-6 month process of getting approved, the family started fostering babies, hoping to end up with […]
Read More20th of October 2021
Albertsons Foundation Donates $1,500 to Feed Foster Youth
The Albertsons Companies Foundation donated $1,500 to help feed the foster youth of Trinity Youth Services’ (TYS) Short-Term Residential Treatment Program. Their dedication to helping the community has impacted the lives of foster youth in Apple Valley, El Monte, and Yucaipa. Keeping our youth healthy is our main priority and we appreciate the partnership of Albertsons Companies Foundation. The impact of the COVID 19 pandemic and transition to meet the requirements of the Family First Prevention Services Act of 2018 (FFPSA), has tremendously effected TYS. It […]
Read More11th of October 2021
Celebrity TV Chef & NY Times Bestselling Author, Devin Alexander, Becomes a Mom Through Adoption, Urges Potential Parents “Please Accept a Placement Because Your #1 Reason is Love!”
Devin Alexander is a New York Times bestselling author, award-winning entrepreneur, highly coveted keynote speaker, philanthropist and celebrity TV chef best known for decade-long stint as the Chef on NBC’s Biggest Loser. None of her professional accomplishments bring her joy and fulfillment more than being a mom to her “miracle baby,” who she affectionately calls, Jellybean, whom she adopted from the Los Angeles foster care system. Named one of the “Top 200 Most Influential Authors in the World,” Devin has appeared […]
Read More1st of October 2021
Former At-Risk Teen and Trinity Youth Services Graduate, Manuel Munoz, Finds Success as LA Business Owner
With the right support, at-risk youth can become resilient and successful adults. Manuel Munoz is a shining example of a how determination, patience, kindness, and support can give teens a better future. A proud graduate of Trinity Youth Services’ STRTP program, Manuel was surrounded by caring adults who invested in his future and gave him extra support in transforming challenging behaviors resulting from trauma. While in the program, Manuel learned the value of structure, and how to succeed financially, which helped him create his own successful business called Integrate LA, an apparel […]
Read More24th of September 2021
Trinity Community Star: Former LA Foster Youth, Lana-Christy Starr, Celebrates Beating the Odds, Delivers a Powerful Message to Those Considering Foster Parenting
“Anyone can be helped, supported, and have a change of heart and mind. No one in this world is a lost cause. I don’t care where they are, where they come from or what they have done, even though some of society would say otherwise,” says Lana-Christy Starr, former foster youth, life coach and motivational speaker. Lana-Christy is an accomplished entrepreneur, motivational speaker, author, life coach and business consultant whose life mission is helping youth and adults of all ages […]
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