Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.9, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # California Parent & Youth Helpline ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://caparentyouthhelpline.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blog](https://caparentyouthhelpline.org/blog/) - Positive parenting articles and useful hands-on tips to help build a society where everyone thrives in resilient families and communities. - [Dr. Lisa Receives 100th Anniversary Champion for Children Award](https://caparentyouthhelpline.org/blog/child-abuse-prevention/dr-lisa-receives-champion-for-children-award/) - Congratulations to Dr. Lisa for receiving the 100th Anniversary Champion for Children Award from Child Welfare League of America. - [5 Memorable Ways to Strengthen Your Family with New Healthy Food Choices](https://caparentyouthhelpline.org/blog/healthy-eating/memorable-ways-strengthen-family-healthy-food-choices/) - Making healthy food choices benefits the whole family! Involving your children and youth in this process builds connections and can be fun. - [Helpline for Parents to Get Lifeline in Governor’s New Budget](https://caparentyouthhelpline.org/blog/uncategorized/helpline-for-parents-to-get-lifeline-in-governors-new-budget/) - According to a June CDC study, 70% of parents have had recent mental health challenges, and 50% of those surveyed said they had suicidal thoughts in the past month. The helpline provides emergency emotional support for parents, and youths would get a three-year extension under Governor Gavin Newsom’s new budget proposal for 4.7 million dollars. Our calls - [Holiday Season Brings Uptick in Calls to CA Parent & Youth Helpline](https://caparentyouthhelpline.org/blog/uncategorized/holiday-season-brings-uptick-in-calls-to-ca-parent-youth-helpline/) - By: Suzanne PotterProducer at publicnewsservice.orgActive crisis calls have jumped 50% in the run-up to the holidays, according to officials at the California Parent and Youth Helpline.The helpline is staffed by trained professional counselors who can listen, help people with self-calming techniques, and direct the caller to appropriate help. It’s open seven days a week, from 8 a.m. to - [Continuing to Honor Family Traditions in Changing Times](https://caparentyouthhelpline.org/blog/strong-families/continuing-family-traditions-changing-times/) - Now, more than ever, keeping any degree of normalcy and stability can be especially meaningful. What can we do to honor family traditions? - [Honoring Family Traditions with Dias de los Muertos](https://caparentyouthhelpline.org/blog/strong-families/honoring-family-traditions-dias-de-los-muertos/) - Learn about Dias de los Muertos is a Mexican holiday celebrated on November 1st in south and central Mexico. ## Pages - [Home](https://caparentyouthhelpline.org/) - We're here to support parents and youth with the stress and concerns of COVID-19 and its impact on California families. Call or text 855-427-2736. - [News](https://caparentyouthhelpline.org/news/) - Latest News No posts found! - [Save the California Parent & Youth Helpline!](https://caparentyouthhelpline.org/save-the-california-parent-youth-helpline/) - Help Save The Helpline! The California Parent & Youth Helpline is a vital, life-saving service that offers free, trauma-informed mental health support to struggling families across the state. Launched in 2020, it is the only statewide, free Helpline where trained master’s-level counselors answer calls, texts, and live chats 24/7 at 855-427-2736 and via caparentyouthhelpline.org. The Helpline provides evidence-based emotional support to hundreds of thousands of parents, children, and youth facing mental - [Reference Check](https://caparentyouthhelpline.org/reference-check/) - Reference Check Form Name(Required) First Last Title/RoleEmployerEmail Address(Required) Would you like a copy Yes No Name of Individual asked you to be their reference(Required)How long have you known the candidate? 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Value your own journey of personal growth and development by embracing these 16 Nurturing Strategies no matter your age.These Strategies can be fostered by parents and older siblings to enhance well-being and secure a loving and safe home - [Search](https://caparentyouthhelpline.org/search/) - Search Search - [Testimonials](https://caparentyouthhelpline.org/testimonials-2/) - Hear the stories of parents, caregivers and youth who have received emotional support from the California Parent & Youth Helpline®. ☎ 855-427-2736 - [Reflection Space](https://caparentyouthhelpline.org/reflection-space/) - Where focus goes, energy flows. Feeling stressed can affect how you relate to yourself, your children, and the world around you. Taking time to reflect can promote well-being and reduce stress.Below are guided reflections you can listen to with your children and youth to encourage calmness and personal growth. You only need to find four - [Reflection Space Spanish](https://caparentyouthhelpline.org/reflection-space-spanish/) - Reflections: Spanish - [Community](https://caparentyouthhelpline.org/events/) - Find events, news and press by California Parent & Youth Helpline and Dr. Lisa Pion-Berlin of Parents Anonymous®. - [Talk Read Sing Play](https://caparentyouthhelpline.org/talk-read-sing-play/) - Talking, reading, playing and singing to all children are the easiest ways to help them grow up smarter, happier and with a brighter future. In fact, 80% of a child’s brain is developed by the age of three and your words are a very influential part of that development. Even before your child can verbally - [PSAs](https://caparentyouthhelpline.org/psas/) - PSA Real Life Scenario Testimonials - [Suggestions For Parents And Other Caregivers To Address The Issue Of Racism And Prejudice](https://caparentyouthhelpline.org/suggestions-for-parents-and-other-caregivers-to-address-the-issue-of-racism-and-prejudice/) - Recent demonstrations and protests have occurred because of a long history of police brutality against people of color and has raised many concerns with parents about how to address the serious issues of racism and prejudice in America today. It is important and necessary to create a safe space for you and your child to - [Hero Test](https://caparentyouthhelpline.org/hero-test/) - Real LIFE help from real LIVE people Always free. Always human. Always ready to listen. Call or Text: 855-427-2736 - [ES](https://caparentyouthhelpline.org/es/) - Apoyo emocional para familias con dificultades por las presiones del Covid-19. 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All children are different so your child may not fit exactly into these categories. It is important to know your - [The Pleasures of Parenting](https://caparentyouthhelpline.org/the-pleasures-of-parenting/) - Often, we focus on the difficulties of raising our children. We forget about the pleasure children bring us. Remember the warm feelings you get inside when your child learns something new or shares something with you? What could replace your child’s hug? Is there anything more precious than your child’s smile?You can teach your children - [COVID Resources](https://caparentyouthhelpline.org/covid-resources/) - Please select your county in the dropdown to search for local resources. 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