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Monday 8am - 4:30pm Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm Thursday 8am - 4:30pm Friday 8am - 4:30pm

CAHELP

An Educational Institute of education and behavioral health service programs. We are a public education consortium of school districts and charter schools.

Our mission is the Relentless Pursuit of Whatever Works in the Life of a Child and we achieve this mission through the programs and services we provide to educators, children, students, families, and communities. We serve children annually through innovative behavioral health programs and we provide school districts and charter schools with consultation, special education supports, prevention and

intervention supports, and professional development. Our office consists of three primary branches of services, each providing unique services to member school districts: Desert/Mountain SELPA, Desert/Mountain Charter SELPA, and Desert/Mountain Children's Center.

06/16/2026

Hook Family Resource Center will be doing a
✨ FREE✨ Summer Sandal Giveaway
June 17 & 18th from 10am-2pm

☀️ 👡 Be sure to stop by and get your free pair! 🩴 ☀️

06/16/2026

Roll into summer with a new pair of sandals ☀️ 👡

SUMMER SANDAL GIVEAWAY
June 17 & 18th 10am-2pm
Hook Family Resource Center
15000 Hook Blvd Victorville, CA 92394

06/10/2026

Thank you to our little friends for donating birthday cake boxes for those in need! 🎂 Your generosity and kindness will help create special birthday memories for local families 🎈 🎉

06/10/2026

In this closing episode of the Fostering Futures with CAHELP mini-series, Athena Cordero sits down with Dr. Amy Young, Chief of Forensic Pediatrics at Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital, to bring deeper understanding to the realities of childhood trauma, abuse, and healing.

Dr. Young explains the role of forensic pediatrics and how medical professionals evaluate, diagnose, and support children who may have experienced abuse or significant adversity. She offers insight into how cases are handled with a focus on protecting children, supporting families, and working collaboratively with community systems to ensure safety and long-term well-being.

The conversation highlights the importance of trauma-informed care and early intervention, while also shedding light on the emotional toll this work can have on professionals. Dr. Young shares how that experience led her to create the Resiliency Institute for Childhood Adversity, expanding support for youth beyond crisis response and into long-term healing, education, and opportunity.

This episode brings our Foster Youth series full circle. Reinforcing that while trauma can have lasting impacts, consistent support, advocacy, and access to resources can change the trajectory of a child’s life. It is a powerful reminder of the role each individual plays in protecting and supporting children in their communities.
https://www.cahelp.org/p/~board/cahelp-main-home-page-news/post/foster-youth-ep-10

06/08/2026

Join us this Thursday, June 11th at the High Desert Farmers Market 8-12pm. ☀️
Outreach team will be doing FREE arts and crafts 🎨

06/03/2026

In this episode, Athena Cordero sits down with Aubrey Carballo, Service Specialist at Desert Mountain Children’s Center and a former foster youth, to share her powerful and deeply personal story.

Aubrey reflects on entering the foster care system at a young age, navigating multiple placements, and adapting to constantly changing environments, beliefs, and family dynamics. She shares what it was like to experience separation from her siblings, reunification with her mother, and the realities that followed challenging the expectations she once held onto as a child in the system.

Through her journey, Aubrey opens up about early motherhood, loss, resilience, and the strength it took to keep moving forward. She speaks candidly about identity, belonging, and what it means to rebuild yourself after years of instability and change.

Now a mother, professional, and advocate for children and families, Aubrey highlights the importance of breaking generational cycles and creating a different path forward. This episode offers an authentic, hopeful perspective on growth, healing, and the lasting impact of every experience along the way.
https://www.cahelp.org/p/~board/cahelp-main-home-page-news/post/foster-youth-ep-9

06/02/2026

In this episode of Fostering Futures, we sit down with Mark Todhunter, to explore the mental health realities of foster youth. Be sure to take a listen 🎧

06/02/2026

The Fostering Futures Podcast brings you real stories, expert insights, and meaningful conversations that make a difference in the lives of children, families, educators, and communities.

Whether you're driving, walking, or taking a break, there's an episode waiting for you.

🎧 Listen today. https://fosteringfutures.buzzsprout.com/
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❤️ Help us spread stories that matter.

05/27/2026

In this episode of Fostering Futures with CAHELP, Athena Cordero sits down with Mark Todhunter, Behavioral Health Counselor Supervisor at Desert Mountain Children’s Center, to explore the mental health realities of foster youth.

Mark shares his decades of experience working with children in foster care, offering powerful insight into how removal, placement changes, and ongoing uncertainty deeply impact a child’s identity, sense of safety, and ability to form connections. He explains how foster youth often experience both trauma and ongoing grief and loss losing not only their families, but also their homes, schools, routines, and sense of belonging.

The conversation dives into how these experiences show up as behavioral and emotional challenges, and why those behaviors are often forms of communication rather than defiance. Mark also emphasizes the critical role of consistent, caring adults in helping foster youth begin to rebuild trust, develop coping skills, and form healthy attachments over time.

This episode highlights the importance of patience, consistency, and understanding for foster parents and caregivers, while offering a new perspective on what it truly takes to support the mental health and long-term success of children in foster care.
https://www.cahelp.org/p/~board/cahelp-main-home-page-news/post/foster-youth-ep-8

05/21/2026

Thank you Penny’s Play Place for hosting our Little Explorers at your kids indoor playground 🛝

Be sure to check them out this summer ☀️
20284 CA 18 Suite 520, Apple Valley CA

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17800 Highway 18
Apple Valley, CA
92307

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Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

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