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May 30th, 2006 at 4:09 pm
Student reaction to this article is positive and well received. The kids are enamored to see themselves and their friends. Your program is providing a vital service and informs the public of this worthwhile project. Thanks and keep up the good work. My special congratulations to Angela Shelley for seeing the importance of this work. Grandpa Howard
June 1st, 2006 at 5:49 pm
What a delighful and uplifting story. This is indeed an innovative,caring program that indeed leaves no child behind. This program’s effort is on target in addressing the issues of Youth thrust into situations over which they have no control. This news coverage gives me an opportunity to see firsthand the involvement of my brother, Elder Howard Nichols and his wife Jackie. Their educational, family and most of all spiritual background fuels their passion for this work. Hopefully this concept will catch on in other parts of this Country. The healing and rehabilitation is invaluable.
December 22nd, 2006 at 2:09 pm
I have just viewed the video “Family Matters”. What a moving and informative piece that was well done. I will share this information with all my friends, acquaintances and family. My question is simply “How can I support this great work?”. Family does matter!! I am a retired social worker by profession and in the earlier years I worked as a supervisor in the adoption and foster care agencies in California. Thanks for giving public exposure to this “intergenerational” program.
December 22nd, 2006 at 10:53 pm
Re: Family Matters
Who is the artist that sang: ‘God Bless the Child’ at the end of this wonderful program? Is it available on a CD?
December 23rd, 2006 at 10:59 am
This is a wonderful program. After viewing the video, I forwarded the website http://www.californiaconnected.org/tv/archives/386 to my family and friends and two of my favorite talk show hosts in the Central Valley. I know they will give it air time!
My sister and I would like to visit San Pasqual the next time we are in San Diego. The love shown by the grandmas and grandpas at San Pasqual, as well as the caring of the staff, make all the difference. I am sure they enjoy their involvement in the program. As would I, given the chance!
January 12th, 2007 at 11:30 am
This episode of California Connected was great as is the program at San Pasqual itself. There is also very innovative scholarship program for foster youth at Cal Sate Fullerton called Guardian Scholars. please click the link above for more information. Thakns to California Connected for bringing this important information to light.
The artist group performing God Bless the Child was Blood Sweat and Tears. The singer is David Clayton Thomas. The original by Billie Holiday is pretty great too.
January 27th, 2007 at 12:16 pm
The San Pasqual Academy offers opportunities every foster child should have. There need to be more Grandpa Bobs and Grandmas, to listen and love each child. There is a great need for such successful programs. I have done research on FosterCare Youth and Homeless families and have listened to their pleas for help. Evaluation of foster homes, group homes and institutions must be undertaken Policies must be revised focusing on the age appropriate development needs of these children. The voices of vulnerable children, often forgotten, must be heard. Their stories are heart wrenching.
March 23rd, 2007 at 12:40 pm
We are looking at intergenerational housing. This is powerful! Congratulations, I am so impressed,