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Children And Youth Engagement

What We Do

The Children & Youth Engagement (CYE) program creates safe, engaging, and inclusive spaces for children, youth, and families to grow, lead, and promote health equity. Through programs focused on academic enrichment, socio-emotional wellness, leadership development, civic engagement, and policy advocacy, CYE connects families to physical and mental health services while strengthening families, empowering community leaders, and supporting the development of socially conscious young leaders who create positive change in their homes and communities.

Programs support

  • Social-emotional development
  • Academic enrichment
  • Leadership development
  • Civic engagement
  • Policy advocacy

Available in-person and virtually.

Focus Areas

  • Policy Advocacy & Leadership
  • Youth learn about health equity, policy change, and civic systems.
  • Active Living
  • Programs promote physical health through recreation and nutrition education.
  • Academic Support
  • Tutoring, mentoring, and college/career readiness resources.
  • Emotional Wellness
  • Focus on mental health, resilience, and trauma-informed care.
  • Parent Engagement
  • Support for families in child development and navigating education systems.
Current Impacts

  • Youth Suicide Prevention Statewide Campaign: Reached over 20,000 Santa Ana residents through school wellness campaigns, social media awareness, youth and parent roundtables, art contests, and mental health resource sharing.

    • Highlight: Our youth submitted a video to a statewide contest and won first place! Take a look at the video here. 

  • Elevate Youth Mentorship Program: Engaged over 300 Santa Ana youth in peer mentorship, leadership development, social justice education, and civic advocacy activities.

  • Active Transportation Projects: Reached thousands of Orange County students, families, and school staff through Safe Routes to School activities and street safety advocacy programs.

Past Impact Highlights

  • K-12 Mental Health Ambassador Program: Reached thousands of students, families, and school staff across Orange County through training and peer-led initiatives.

  • Hangouts Program: Provided virtual and in-person activities supporting youth connection and well-being during COVID-19.

  • Stigma Reduction Initiative: Hosted community events addressing mental health awareness and support.

Youth Suicide Prevention Statewide Campaign Winner

@lha_childrenandyouth

♬ original sound - Latino Health Access-CYE Dept

For More Information

Contact:
714-696-1126
cye@latinohealthaccess.org