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Youth Center Sees Cirque du Soleil OVO

Circus Arts Students Take a Field Trip to Santa Monica    

On Wednesday January 25, 2012, twenty-five students and staff from the after-school Youth Center were entertained by the OVO performers of Cirque du Soleil under the big tent in Santa Monica.  The students who attended are dedicated members of the Hope Street Youth Circus program directed by Amy O'Neill.  The circus arts program was created back in 1999 by Donna Wood-Babcock, who made the original connection with Cirque du Soleil.  As a result, Cirque du Soleil continues to support the Hope Street Youth Circus program annually, as well as invite students to shows when possible.  The Youth Circus program uses circus arts training and performances to improve physical fitness and teach life skills to children and youth at the Hope Street Youth Center. Our students thank you Cirque du Soleil and Circus Arts teachers Amy and Donna. 

Healthy Marriage Workshops Featured

National Head Start Program Video Highlights Our Families

Hope Street Family Center offers an 8-hour Healthy Marriage workshop called Talking Points. Parents learn to strengthen their relationships as a couple and as a family.  Hope Street parents Yolanda and Christino are featured in this video.  Entitled Head Start Approaches to Strenghten Families, the video highlights how the Healthy Marriage and Family Initiative (HMFI) has supported Head Start parents to build close and dependable relationships in their families. Our children, our parents and our facility are also highlighted.  The Talking Points workshops are held on the weekends throughout the community.  For more information or to sign up for the next session, please contact the Pico Union Family Preservation Network at (213) 742-5868 or visit the Hope Street website.

Baby2Baby Partners with Hope Street

Mothers Helping Mothers & Children Who Need It Most!

On Monday January 31, 2012, Baby2Baby generously donated over 1,300 diapers to Hope Street Family Center for our families with young children.  The mission of Baby2Baby is to supply Los Angeles families in need with essential baby gear and clothing for their children 0-4 years old.  "We are excited to be a partner agency," shared Hope Street's Mental Health Coordinator Dr. Sherrie Segovia who helped make the connection with Baby2Baby.  Co-Presidents Kelly Patricof and Norah Weinstein are thrilled to partner with Hope Street Family Center in order to support over 1,000 children annually.  We are grateful to be able to meet the individual needs of our families with the support of Baby2Baby and their donors.  Visit Baby2Baby's website for more information or to make direct donations to Hope Street Family Center, please contact Amy Costello.