Youth Connection of Kern County/non profit

As students begin to return to part-time classrooms, it is more important than ever, that parents and students are taking care of their mental health. With COVID-19 ongoing, it is natural to feel some anxiety about students returning in person. For suggestions on how you and your child can , visit, https://www.jdch.com//5-ways-to-cope-with-back-to-school-a

May each day of this New Year bring you joy, happiness and prosperity. Wishing you and your family a happy New Year!

Merry Christmas!

A special "Thank You" to Mattress Firm employees. Thank You for your generosity and thoughtfulness. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

This was a great week handing out gifts and seeing the smiles on all the children’s faces! Thank you to the Probation Department for making this happen each year, all the officers who helped deliver gifts and Santa! Hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and happy new year!

CHRISTMAS Drive Thru! Christmas Gifts and Food Box Distribution this Saturday, from 11-3pm, at the Kern County Fairgrounds.

Thank you Jim Burke Education Foundation, Dream Builders - Team Dignity Health for making Birthday Cards for our youth. You definitely brought joy to the youth who celebrated birthdays this month. Thank you so much!

A special "Thank You" to our 2020 Program Sponsors. Thank you for your generosity and your continued support. We would not be able to help at-risk youth without your financial support. We truly appreciate you!

Youth Connection Board Members hosted our first ever Drive Thru Christmas Party at the Bakersfield PAL Center. Families received goody bags filled with sweet activities and an opportunity to see Santa. A special "Thank You" to everyone who helped make this years Christmas Party a success. Happy Holidays!

From the Youth Connection family to yours, we hope you have a safe and restful Thanksgiving Day!

Happy Veterans Day! Thank you, Veterans, for your selflessness and sacrifice.

Teens who spend more time in extracurricular activities and less time in front of screens have better mental health. To read the full story visit: https://www.cnn.com//teens-mental-health-scree/index.html

Pacific Health Education Center in partnership with Bakersfield Police Department and other local organizations Pull Up and Pick Up Drive Thru Health Resource Fair on Saturday, November 21st from 11am -2pm. Register to participate: https://bit.ly/2To3jmN