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EL CHICANo Weekly

Vol 58, NO. 25

June 10, 2021

Time For Change Foundation: We don’ t recycle homelessness, we end it By Eric Sandoval

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ince 2002 Time For Change Foundation (TFCF) has reunited over 300 children with their mothers. Its mission is to empower low income individuals and families by building leadership through evidence-based programs and housing to create self sufficiency and thriving communities. TFCF founder Kim Carter created the foundation to help formerly incarcerated women like herself. Carter’s work and dedication earned her a spot on CNN Heroes where Kim and TFCF were recognized for their outstanding work with women in the community.

Despite the pandemic, you did it!

TFCF helps build these women up to better their future; the most astounding aspect is the selflessTFCF, cont. on next pg.

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VANESSA PEREZ

From top left: Lucy Navichoque, Tawna Whitfield, Aimee Durante, Sereeta Reid, Phyllis Scott, Ronald Terranella… Bottom row: David Howe, Amia Henderson, Vanessa Perez, Dwayne Robinson and Catrina Longmire

San Ber nardino County leader s celebrate grand opening of new Behavioral Health building

Public Safety Academy graduates Pg. 12

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A ribbon cutting event took place on Thursday, June 3 with dozens in attendance. The facility on Gilbert St. will serve an estimated 400 to 900 families per year, advancing the JJP’s mission to provide a comprehensive and effective continuum of adolescent behavioral health care for justice-involved youth, in or out of custody, who have mental illness.

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op local, state, and national leaders gathered in San Bernardino on Thursday, June 3 to celebrate the grand opening of a new 11,375square-foot facility serving the

Juvenile Justice Program (JJP) within San Bernardino County’s Department of Behavioral Health. The facility will serve an estimated 400 to 900 families per year, advancing the JJP’s mission

to provide a comprehensive and effective continuum of adolescent behavioral health care for justice-involved youth, in or out of custody, who have mental illness.

“The Juvenile Justice Program reduces recidivism, promotes wellness and recovery, and JJP, cont. on next pg.


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