Child & Family Center awarded Behavioral Health Care Accreditation
The Child & Family Center is located at 21545 Centre Pointe Parkway in Santa Clarita. Signal File Photo

Child & Family Center awarded Behavioral Health Care Accreditation

The Child & Family Center recently announced that it has been awarded a three-year Behavioral Health Care Accreditation from The Joint Commission, a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to improve…

‘A Night of Expression’ on teen dating violence
The exhibit, "A Walk in Their Shoes" is displayed at the third annual "Night of Expression" event held at the Child and Family Center in Santa Clarita on Thursday, February 20, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

‘A Night of Expression’ on teen dating violence

Teens were given the opportunity to express what dating violence means to them at the Child and Family Center’s third annual A Night of Expression event Thursday evening. The event,…

Saugus superintendent proposes more focus on SEL
Students at an elementary school in Santa Clarita walk to their classrooms on the first day of school in Aug. 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Saugus superintendent proposes more focus on SEL

Superintendent Colleen Hawkins of Saugus Union School District proposed having more time dedicated to social and emotional learning in classrooms each week, at the district’s recent board meeting. Hawkins, in…

More than 30 local agencies, projects funded through city’s $180k arts grants program
Leaders of Circle of Hope, a non-profit dedicated to supporting Santa Clarita Valley families in their battels with cancer, and Hope's Haven Wellness Center gathered to discuss the various support groups offered to those with cancer in the Santa Clarita Valley. Cory Rubin/The Signal

More than 30 local agencies, projects funded through city’s $180k arts grants program

The cancer support group at Circle of Hope started with about three people in a Santa Clarita living room 16 years ago. Today, it has more than tripled at its…

Three-wheeled spectacle for a cause returns
Danielle Carter rides for the Wolf Creek Trike team at the 2nd Annual Trike Derby benefiting the Child & Family Center's Domestic Violence Program which was held at Wolf Creek Brewery in Santa Clarita on Saturday, October 06, 2018. (Photo by Dan Watson)

Three-wheeled spectacle for a cause returns

It’s almost time for adults in wacky outfits to get back on tricycles for the Child & Family Center’s third annual Trike Derby on Saturday. This unique fundraiser features teams…

Local orthodontist and activist Dr. Alan Barbakow dies at 77
Santa Clarita’s first orthodontist Dr. Alan Barbakow died Friday morning at the age of 77. Courtesy of Child & Family Center

Local orthodontist and activist Dr. Alan Barbakow dies at 77

Santa Clarita’s first orthodontist, Dr. Alan Barbakow, died Friday morning at the age of 77. Barbakow was also known for his passionate support of many causes, including children, education, women’s…

Oak Tree Gun Club hosts Summer S.A.F.E. Fair
Patrick Emmerson, right, demonstrates how to apply two types of tournekits on Jeff Stabile from a bleed control first aid kit at the Superior Life Support Inc. booth which was part of the Summer SAFE Fair held at Oaktree Gun Club in Newhall on Saturday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Oak Tree Gun Club hosts Summer S.A.F.E. Fair

Oak Tree Gun Club held their Summer Safety Awareness for Everyone (SAFE) Fair on Saturday. The event featured a variety of booths, presentations and programs all focalized around the themes…

Taste of the Town brings new and returning faces
Event goers play cornhole at the Child and Family Center's 31st Annual Taste of the Town at Southern California Innovation Park Sunday afternoon. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Taste of the Town brings new and returning faces

Hundreds of Santa Clarita Valley residents made a stop at Child & Family Center’s 31st annual Taste of the Town fundraiser at Southern California Innovation Park in Santa Clarita on…

How to find balance with your child’s extracurricular activities
Real So Cal Soccer teams from the Santa Clarita Valley and Santa Monica scrimmage at Central Park. Dan Watson/The Signal

How to find balance with your child’s extracurricular activities

As a parent, you want the best for your child. It’s natural to want your child to learn valuable skills, get along with their peers, gain confidence, find interests and…

Child and Family Center hosts second ‘Night of Expression’
Child & Family Center CEO, Dr. Joan Aschoff, center, and Joey Aschoff examine some of the artwork on display at the Second Annual "A Night of Expression" held at the Child & Family Center in Santa Clarita on Thursday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Child and Family Center hosts second ‘Night of Expression’

In observation of Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, the Child and Family Center hosted its 2nd annual “A Night of Expression,” which sought to share the stories of local teens…

Resource to help survivors of teen-dating violence open to receive donations
Artist Jolene Valdes contributed this artwork for last year's "A Night of Expression" art event to help victims and survivors of teen dating violence. Courtesy image: Harley Zugbaum

Resource to help survivors of teen-dating violence open to receive donations

Child and Family Center officials announced a fundraising resource to help victims of teen-dating violence on their website Friday. “They had this pop-up and opportunity to use an online campaign…

New therapy dog at Child & Family Center has one job: to be loved
Jordyn, a 7 year-old black lab sits outside the Child & Family Center in Santa Clarita where she is the newest team member. Cory Rubin/The Signal

New therapy dog at Child & Family Center has one job: to be loved

Jordyn, an endearing 7-year-old black Labrador retriever, is the latest “staff member” at the Child and Family Center this fall. The therapy dog’s “job” is to walk around the center…

Kids Expo brings together new and familiar businesses to help out the Child and Family Center
Safety teachers Stephanie Molt, left, and Michelle Chaney help teach children on how to stay safe at their table for Safety Town at the Kids Expo. Ryan Mancini/The Signal

Kids Expo brings together new and familiar businesses to help out the Child and Family Center

Golden Valley High School opened its campus Sunday to Santa Clarita families and businesses for the 15th annual Kids Expo, a fundraiser for the Child and Family Center.

Teams wheeled through the Child & Family Center’s Trike Derby
Andy Cicero, left, hands off the trike to BMW teammate Dustin Miller as they compete in the 2nd Annual Trike Derby benefiting the Child & Family Center's Domestic Violence Program which was held at Wolf Creek Brewery in Santa Clarita on Saturday, October 06, 2018. (Photo by Dan Watson)

Teams wheeled through the Child & Family Center’s Trike Derby

The Child & Family Center hosted its second annual Trike Derby on Saturday at Wolf Creek Brewery.

Santa Clarita celebrates the ‘Taste of the Town’ fundraiser
Community members enjoy food and drinks at the Taste of the Town event in Valencia. Georgia Rios/The Signal

Santa Clarita celebrates the ‘Taste of the Town’ fundraiser

Set in the gardens of the Southern California Innovation Park, residents from all across the Santa Clarita Valley convened to eat, drink and enjoy live music at the 30th annual Taste of the Town fundraiser.

30th annual Taste of the Town to be held on May 6
Corinne Kovnat and Gary Kovnat relax at their table during the 29th annual Taste of the Town at Mann Biomedical Center in Santa Clarita on Sunday. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

30th annual Taste of the Town to be held on May 6

Interested in enjoying food and drink from across Santa Clarita? On May 6, the Child and Family Center plans to host their 30th annual Taste of the Town. Attendees can…

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