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Professional Grief

Despite professional expectations, humans are deeply emotional beings that can experience profound grief and loss. In the event of a client terminating service and moving on, it can be difficult for professionals to move on themselves. Social Workers are taught ethical values like boundary ...

20th Anniversary Ribbon Cutting

On November 30th, 2023, StandUp for Kids and the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony among invited sponsors and business partners. The commemoration marked a milestone of StandUp for Kids OC: achieving 20 years of service to homeless youth in our community. The ...

Thanksgiving Luncheon: A Gathering to Give Back

On November 18th, StandUp for Kids held its annual Friendsgiving Luncheon at Crossing Church. Inside a modern, welcoming loft space, our staff and volunteers set up a dining area and food display for the invited families and their case managers. This annual gathering is another opportunity for ...

StandUp for Kids – Orange County Holiday Party 2023

Nothing embodies the season of giving like the StandUp for Kids’ youth holiday party! On an early December morning, youth, their families, staff, and volunteers gathered for festivities at the Crossing Church. Tables were lined with candy canes and decorated with red and green centerpieces. As ...