The holiday season, whether celebrated or not, is often a mix of joy, busyness, and stress. Amid the hustle and distractions, one of the most meaningful gifts you can offer yourself and your loved ones is the gift of presence. cahelp.org/p/~board/cahel…

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In this episode, Iván Campos sits down with Dr. Karina Quezada to unpack what dyslexia is and what it isn’t. They walk through how the brain learns to read, the early signs families and educators can watch for, and why early, explicit... cahelp.org/p/~board/cahel…

Fifty years ago, the Education for All Handicapped Children Act (1975)—now the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)—opened doors that had been closed to millions of students. cahelp.org/p/~board/cahel…

In this episode, Athena Cordero sits down with Monica Rodriguez and Iván Campos to unpack the realities of navigating the IEP (Individualized Education Program) process as parents and professionals. cahelp.org/p/~board/cahel…

In this episode, Iván Campos and Monica Rodriguez return to Fostering Futures but this time, they lead the conversation. Both longtime parents of children with unique learning needs, they open up about the day‑to‑day realities behind IEPs: cahelp.org/p/~board/cahel…

January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, a time dedicated to highlighting the issue of human trafficking and its impact across America and worldwide. Before the establishment of National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, the... cahelp.org/p/~board/cahel…

In this episode, Athena Cordero sits down with licensed marriage and family therapist and Behavioral Health Counselor Supervisor, Lina Myrvold, to unpack what infant mental health really means and why it matters far earlier than most people... cahelp.org/p/~board/cahel…

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In this episode, Athena sits down with Daysi Silvas Ramirez and Zach Perez, two peer support associates with San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools (SBCSS) who use their lived experience in foster care and homelessness to inspire and... cahelp.org/p/~board/cahel…

In this episode, Amanda Gingerich and Maurica Manibusan welcome Maria Guzman, a foster parent whose journey began overnight when she was asked to take in six young girls ranging in age from newborn to eleven years old. What started as a call to... cahelp.org/p/~board/cahel…

Each year in the month of March, schools, families, and communities across the country celebrate Read Across America, a nationwide initiative that shines a spotlight on the joy and power of reading. At CAHELP, we embrace this celebration as... cahelp.org/p/~board/cahel…

In this episode, Athena Cordero welcomes mediator, law professor, and conflict‑resolution expert David Dowling for a thoughtful conversation about Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and how families and schools can navigate conflict in... cahelp.org/p/~board/cahel…

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In this episode, Athena Cordero sits down with Maria Bamba, a foster parent whose journey began through a family crisis and evolved into a lifelong calling. What started as stepping in to care for her nieces during an emergency became a five‑ye cahelp.org/p/~board/cahel…

In this episode, Athena Cordero sits down with Derrik Delton, the Superintendent of the Oro Grande School District, to discuss the unique intersection of educational leadership and foster parenting. With 30 years of experience in education,... cahelp.org/p/~board/cahel…

Each year in the month of March, schools, families, and communities across the country celebrate Read Across America, a nationwide initiative that shines a spotlight on the joy and power of reading. At CAHELP, we embrace this celebration as... cahelp.org/p/~board/cahel…

In this episode of Fostering Futures, host Athena Cordero welcomes Jennifer Rountree, a Program Specialist, and Melissa de Silva, an Intervention Specialist, both from the California Association of Health and Education Linked and Professions (CA cahelp.org/p/~board/cahel…

In this episode, Athena Cordero sits down with Jennifer Cork, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Doctor of Social Work, author, and keynote speaker who also identifies as autistic. Jennifer brings both professional expertise and lived... cahelp.org/p/~board/cahel…