Highlights: Angel Tree Thank You … Thanks to our many wonderful Angel Tree sponsors and hosts, over sixty (60!) underprivileged youth received Christmas gifts this year – making 2018 a great KYJO Christmas. All our KYJO kids’ wishes were fulfilled, and we received some amazing presents, including Kindles, Beats headphones, a guitar, a Nintendo Switch,…
DetailsHighlights This month KYJO would like to acknowledge the outstanding work of two Social Workers (SW) who have been going above and beyond to ensure the needs of our residents are taken care of. Santa Clara County SW Mary Lightholder and Merced County SW Francisco Mendoza are always quick to respond to emails and phone…
DetailsHighlights Last month, our residents hiked their way toward success! Check out these pictures from our January hiking trips and see more on our Facebook: Partner Spotlight Central Valley Sports Central Valley Sports was established in 2008 as a retail sporting goods store. It has since evolved into a professional screen printing and embroidery company…
DetailsHighlights Last week, the KYJO team was blessed to attend the 2019 CA Alliance Executive’s Winter Conference. With the state mandating many changes regarding Continuum of Care Reform (CCR) and the Integration of Mental Health Services, it’s truly a blessing to be a part of the Alliance family. They help us make sense of all…
DetailsHighlights This last month, there’s been so much to highlight and be thankful for! But by far, I’m most proud of how our awesome KYJO team came together, took ownership, and despite many obstacles, completed our CARF national accreditation survey. Everyone, including our board, mental health personnel, direct care personnel, admins, main office personnel, foster parents, foster youth, and contracted partners, did their part to ensure we showed the CARF surveyors what we’re capable of. But as we pulled together,…
DetailsHighlights December 2020 is the 8th year of our annual Angel Tree Gift Drive. KYJO Staff has been working hard throughout the month to run this year’s fundraiser, gathering wish lists, setting up angel trees and sorting through gifts. Thank you to Foster Family Agency Operations Coordinator Michelle De Leon for once again doing a…
DetailsHighlight and Partner Spotlight This Year’s Angel Tree Sponsors We’d like to thank all of this year’s Angel Tree sponsors, each of whom has been kind enough to host one of our Angel Trees this year. You can stop by any of the following businesses to pick up an Angel Tree gift tag. Then, return…
DetailsHighlights Thank you to all involved for taking the time to make Christmas a memorable experience for KYJO kids. A special thank you to each of our 2021 Angel Tree sponsors for hosting an angel tree. KYJO staff are overwhelmed with gratitude towards the Central Valley community for their generosity, especially during the challenging…
DetailsHighlights BIG B.A.N.G. Weekend 2021 BIG B.A.N.G. Weekend 2021 kicked off on August 20th with Open Mic Night at Athletic Performance Gym. The event was MC’d by KMJ radio host Matt Otstot who kept the crowd entertained with fun witty banter, while introducing local performers and overseeing the silent auction. Thank you to DJ Straws…
DetailsValley Teen Ranch was incorporated in 1983. We purchased our 80 acre ranch in 1985 and opened our first of three residential group homes in 1987. We are a replica of a successful program in Michigan called Teen Ranch, founded by Ray Clendenan in 1964. Teen Ranch and Valley Teen Ranch were birthed out of…
DetailsMeet Trish, a foster parent who has dedicated her life to helping youth in need. This interview explores the challenges and rewards of fostering, as well as the importance of creating a quality foster care home.
