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Check out our newsletter for a look into the amazing enrichment opportunities available to our students and youth across all our programs. From career days and field trips to vocational arts and workforce training, there is always something exciting happening on campus!

It's been an incredible year of partnership between David & Margaret and Haynes Family of Programs. Together, we've expanded our reach to serve over 2,600 children, youth, and families in the community this past year. Our 2021-2022 Impact Report is a testament to the dedication of our staff, the generosity of our supporters, and to our mission of empowering children, youth, and families through culturally diverse services that foster emotional, educational, spiritual, and identity development.

Following the announcement of David & Margaret's partnership with Haynes Family of Programs in November 2021, both organizations have continued to adapt and thrive, providing the best care possible to the community's most vulnerable children, youth, and families. In this edition of our newsletter, we highlight the successes of each program and celebrate coming together to serve more youth in more ways than ever!

Through housing, educational resources, and financial aid assistance provided by COMPASS Programs, Kayla is on her way to the University of La Verne this fall for a degree in Business - all while running her own nonprofit focused on female empowerment!

Aricka, a COMPASS Training Program participant, shares the ways she has grown since joining the program. She has completed various workshops and classes

Joseph had begun exhibiting signs of anxiety and depression, his mother knew he needed support that she couldn't provide. She discovered the mental health program at David & Margaret and reached out to set up an assessment. Joseph has now been in the program for nine months and because of the support and determination from Joseph, his therapeutic team, and his mom, Candace, Joseph has makes enormous strives in his mental health.

Jazmin faced many obstacles in her short life. It wasn't until she received support from a caring adult and COMPASS Programs she was able to make positive changes in her life.

Former foster youth Joy Clarke’s recent graduation from Cal Poly Pomona is a testament to her laser-sharp focus on her future.

Mr. and Mrs. Greenblatt have been active foster parents with David & Margaret for the last ten years. They have opened their home and heart to many foster children over the years.

Meet 19-year-old Luis Torres and you can feel energy radiating from him like heat. He seems excited about pretty much everything, even leaving his apartment at 5 a.m. to get to his new job at the San Gabriel Valley Conservation Corps in Pomona.

I served as a guide to the other young women living on campus. I showed others to trust in the process. To soak in all that is being offered. The years will go by quickly; embrace the blessing. It was so funny, when I arrived I hated it so much, but when it was time to leave I cried.

Congratulations to David & Margaret staff member Sylvia Valenzuela recipient of the 2018 Sunair Children's Foundation La Rocca Award!

A former youth in the Residential Program recounts the profound impact that David & Margaret had on her life.

The Gratitude Award honors a foster parent, donor, volunteer, or other supporter of David & Margaret Youth and Family Services for their outstanding efforts on behalf of the agency and the youth and families served. This is the inaugural year of the Gratitude Award, and it could not go to a more deserving individual than Reginald Magee.

The Henry Kuns Award recognizes a youth aging out of foster care for their accomplishments on the path to independent living. This is the inaugural year of the Henry Kuns Award, and we are thrilled that Karina Barrios is the first recipient. 

Rayann is 24 years old, lives in her own apartment, has her own car, and has more than 3 months of expenses in her savings account. She works two jobs to make sure it stays that way. Pretty impressive, but its even more impressive when you learn more about her.

Joel at the age of twenty has been in foster care for over half of his life. He has lived in eight group homes and with three different foster families. But this is not who Joel is. Joel is college student, who is ready to embrace his future.

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