Today we share with you a success story of a small family with huge heart and growing resilience. What grabs your heart first is the laughter – Julian’s absolutely contagious laughter. It could be the delight of a neighborhood dog, Play-Doh® or toy cars. It doesn’t take much to gain that huge smile! First referred to Triple […]
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We’re always pleased to share our client’s journeys with you. Here’s Adam’s Story: When Adam was eight-years-old his family fell apart as his father left to start a new family and disappeared from Adam’s life. His mother, Linda, was devastated and decided to leave their native Puerto Rico and begin a new life in California with […]
A generous three year grant from United Way of Silicon Valley is helping at-risk students in East San Jose achieve success in middle school, high school and beyond. The $150,000 grant supports ARCC’s School Based Partnership for Success program at Sylvandale Middle School. A number of studies show that academic performance in middle school is […]
In the spirit of community and collaboration, ARCC partnered with a number of organizations over the holidays to help local families celebrate the season. Together with United Way, Somos Mayfair and Grail Family Services, ARCC provided over 300 families with music, dance, food, and crafts at the Pachanga Celebration. We also joined forces with Toys […]
There was a nice crowd at the Silicon Valley Capital Club on Wednesday for a luncheon to celebrate the Alum Rock Counseling Center’s 35th anniversary. The center’s an important resource for parents in East and Central San Jose who think their kids might be heading down a bad path. Sometimes the help is prevention, and […]
Alum Rock Counseling Center’s Children Services Program, Holiday Wish Book 2009- Learning to cope with the challenge of raising a special-needs child, is in the San Jose Mercury News.
San Jose, September, 2009 Alum Rock Counseling Center has received a $4500.00 Community Grant from Best Buy Co., Inc. Best Buy leaders at store 1423, located in San Jose Ca. selected Alum Rock Counseling Center from submitted proposal requests because of their dedication to empowering young teens to excel in school, engage in their community, […]
Alum Rock Counseling Center has been selected for the 2009 Best of San Jose Award in the Family Counseling category by the US Commerce Association. The press release publicizing the selection of Alum Rock Counseling Center has been posted on the USCA website.
Santa Clara County opened its juvenile hall alternative for low level offenders to much fanfare three years ago. Members of Congress pledged seed money. The probation chief declared that the anti-crime initiative, an evening reporting center where troubled kids could get after school counseling, would avoid costly jail time. Judge Richard Loftus, then head of […]
In the old days, they were a team, glued tight. There was Luis Jimenez, his big brother Oscar Jimenez Sr., and Oscar’s little boy, Oscar Jr. This cross-generational crew was always on the move, grabbing a bite to eat, going to the arcade to play video games or sneaking around the multiplex, giggling their way […]