San Benito County Families & Children Articles

Lea este artículo en español aquí.The Child Abuse Prevention Council of San Benito County (CAPC) honored 27 individuals and four resource families as “unsung heroes” who live up to CAPC’s goal of promoting new ideas, methods, and solutions that improve …

Information provided by City of San Juan Bautista. Lea este artículo en español aquí.The City of San Juan Bautista Recreation Department is proud to announce that it will be hosting its own branch of the Junior Giants league this year, …

First 5 San Benito has announced the launch of a nationwide search to succeed Executive Director Lisa Faulkner, according to San Benito County staff. First 5 promotes the health, early learning and social-emotional well being of children prenatal through age …

Lea este artículo en español aquí.How do you prepare for the possibility that immigration officers will detain you as an undocumented worker while your child is away attending school, unaware of what has happened or who will take care of …

On Jan. 23, CASA of San Benito County held its first CASA Cafe event at the Community Foundation for San Benito County's Epicenter building in downtown Hollister.Zoe Martinez, CASA's development coordinator, said the event is all about social gathering, building …

Information provided by Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital. Lea este artículo en español aquí.The New Year has just barely begun as Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital welcomed the first “Baby of the New Year” at 12:04 a.m. on New Year’s Day.Elizabeth Hernandez …

Lea este artículo en español aquí.Many parents in San Benito County are looking for ways to give their kids opportunities to stay active during the winter. Some longtime locals, as well as families who have made this community their new …

A grant of $1,749,800 from the Valley Health Foundation will help the YMCA of Silicon Valley expand and enhance childcare services for families in Gilroy.

Lea este artículo en español aquí.Jacob’s Heart is honored to be selected as a grant recipient by the Community Foundation for San Benito County. As one of Jacob’s Heart’s service areas, these funds will support families in the region facing …

Information provided by CASA of San Benito County. Lea este artículo en español aquí."Each year, CASA of San Benito County advocates for and provides essential services to foster children in our community. These vital services are delivered by community members …

The Rotary Club of Gilroy donated more than 120 pairs of new shoes for children in September, providing much-needed support for struggling families in local communities, says a press release from the club.

Information provided by CASA of San Benito County. Lea este artículo en español aquí. Jessica Ravetz is from Santa Cruz County, and we are very excited to welcome her to CASA. She officially began her role on Tuesday, September 10th …

Information provided by CASA of San Benito. Lea este artículo en español aquí.

A bill from a member of the Legislature’s happiness committee would require schools to come up with homework policies that consider the mental and physical strain on students.

The state is considering zeroing out funds for CalWORKS family stabilization and job subsidy programs to help balance the budget.

More frequent outdoor breaks can improve student attention, reduce behavior problems. Over the last decade, a growing list of U.S. states—including Missouri, Florida and New Jersey—have mandated daily recess. California joined the trend in late 2023.

Home to the state capital, Sacramento County offers many amusements for visitors and locals alike. But only some require no cash outlay.

Lawmakers in California and other states are now making attempts to prevent the reported harms to children caused by social media platforms. The U.S. Senate got into the act as well, at a dramatic Jan. 31 hearing.