Crittenton's CEO, Joyce Capelle, letter to the editor in the December 12, 2014 edition of the OC Register thanks the editors for their current series of opinion editorials addressing of human trafficking in Orange County, Calif....
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Child welfare agencies contracting with the government often hold the faith community at arms length. Concerns about the separation of church and state, "political correctness" and misunderstandings often stand in the way of enriching children's lives - and the lives of volunteers- to provide caring, supportive relationships for the most vulnerable youth. We're not talking about specific religious beliefs, but about seeing a world larger...
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Throughout the years Crittenton Services for Children and Families (CSCF) has seen our numerous community partnerships continue to flourish as needs grow. Whether are partnerships are with businesses, civic organizations, elected offices or other well meaning non-profits the end goal is one and the same – helping youth heal from the wounds of trauma, neglect, or exploitation. In particular, we are proud to say that amongst...
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The cooking and the baking started at the crack of dawn, and the scents of homemade baked goods, sides dishes created from family recipes, and well seasoned turkey’s filled the air at Crittenton Services for Children and Families (CSCF) this Thanksgiving. “This is one of our favorite holidays to observe agency wide. Crittenton frontline staff from our Wraparound Services Program, our Foster Care Program, and our...
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Every October the nation promotes a drug-free life during Red Ribbon Week. But at Crittenton Services for Children and Families (CSCF) applauding youth for making strides in their sobriety process, and positively acknowledging a commitment to being drug-free year round is an everyday thing. Crittenton’s Chemical Dependency Treatment Program is one of our specialty program’s that is simultaneously implemented throughout our entire agency’s efforts. We run...
Read MoreBehind the Badge OC covers the recent partnership between Crittenton Services for Children and Families and the Fullerton Police Department on how to train officers on how to engage with and help young minor victims of sex trafficking should they ever come across a victim while on patrol....
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Friends, local dignitaries and employees gathered at Summit House Restaurant in Fullerton, Calif. this past Veterans Day to help Crittenton Service for Children and Families honor five employees who themselves are veterans. “This was a very special event which was a little different than our usual ‘youth focused’ celebrations. But at the end of the day our events have a similar feel that will always reference...
Read MoreLucero Noyola was a former Crittenton youth placed in Crittenton's Residential Treatment Center. Today, she is a University of Southern California student who recently was selected for their Guardian Scholars Program, based on her academic achievement. The scholarship program is designed to assist former foster youth with their higher education dreams. Lucero is now a senior at USC, an undergraduate research assistant, and a honors...
Read MoreFull Frame contributor, Sandra Hughes, spends time at Crittenton Services for Children and Families of Southern California and interviews Dr. Barbara Hernandez and CEO Joyce Capelle on what Crittenton is doing to help young victims of child sex trafficking from Los Angeles County....
Read MoreFull Frame contributor, Sandra Hughes, spent some time with the Los Angeles Police Department to find out how they’re combating the complex problem of child sex trafficking and how organizations, like Crittenton Services for Children and Families, work to help young survivors recover from their traumatic experiences....
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