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Equity & Access
15430 Shadybend Dr.
Hacienda Heights, CA. 91745
Family Resources During
School Dismissal
March 16, 2020 - May 21, 2020
Food Bank Calendars
Wellness Resources
Shelter & Resource Information
Serving Families of the
Hacienda La Puente Unified School District
Vision
Our vision is to strengthen communities by teaching and empowering students to overcome barriers that impact success by providing equitable access to proper supports that prepare students to thrive in and contribute to the global community through graduation and career readiness.
Core Beliefs
- Students who are given equitable access to proper supports have the ability to learn and graduate.
- Safe and healthy environments promote student success.
- Everyone is responsible for contributing to a system of holistic supports.
- Support systems work best when inclusive, comprehensive and integrated.
- Parent and family support is vital to student success.
Equity & Access Office Staff
Martha Calderon
Coordinator
Tel: (626) 933-5301
mcalderon@hlpusd.k12.ca.us
FAX: (626) 855-3765
Deborah Rocha
Senior Office Asst.
Tel: (626) 933-5302
drocha@hlpusd.k12.ca.us
Lorraine Ortega
Counselor
Foster/McKinney-Vento Liaison
Tel: (626) 933-5313
lgriego@hlpusd.k12.ca.us
Aurora Ambriz
Counselor
Tel: (626) 933-4353
aambriz@hlpusd.k12.ca.us
Maritza Cabezas
TOSA
Tel: (626) 933-5303
mcabezas@hlpusd.k12.ca.us
Amanda Cevallos
TOSA
Tel: (626) 933-5305
amaiorana@hlpusd.k12.ca.us
Genesis Stoll
District College Counselor
Tel: (626) 933-5314
gstoll@hlpusd.k12.ca.us
Equity & Access School Site COSA/TOSAs
| Name | School Site(s) | Email Address |
| Vanessa Ortiz | Wedgeworth Elementary | vortiz@hlpusd.k12.ca.us |
| Sarah Guzman |
Kwis Elementary & |
saguzman@hlpusd.k12.ca.us |
| Rachel Heyrend |
Bixby Elementary & |
rheyrend@hlpusd.k12.ca.us |
| Maria Valencia-Manahan |
California Elementary & |
mmanahan@hlpusd.k12.ca.us |
| Yvette Masters |
Nelson Elementary & |
ymasters@hlpusd.k12.ca.us |
| Fany Melendez | Baldwin Academy | fmelendez@hlpusd.k12.ca.us |
| Tran Don | Sparks Elementary | ttran@hlpusd.k12.ca.us |
| Viviana Flores |
Los Molinos Elementary & |
viflores@hlpusd.k12.ca.us |
| Gloria Prado | Grazide Elementary & Temple Academy |
gprado@hlpusd.k12.ca.us |
| Leslie Vandagriff | Los Robles Academy & Palm Elementary | lvandagriff@hlpusd.k12.ca.us |
Resources
Having Conversations about Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Talking with children about Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19): Message for parents, school, staff, and others working with children. California Department of Education
Talking to Kids About the Coronavirus (English & Spanish). Child Mind Institute
Talking to Children About COVID-19: A Parent Resource. National Association of School Psychologist
Helping children cope with stress during the 2019-nCoV outbreak. World Health Organization
Suicide Prevention
If you or someone you know is suicidal or in emotional distress, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Trained crisis workers are available to talk 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They can provide crisis counseling and mental health referrals. Your confidential and toll-free call goes to the nearest crisis center in the lifeline national network. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
LGBTQ Student Resources/ Supports
The Hacienda La Puente Unified School District is committed to providing a safe learning environment for all of our students that is free from discrimination and harassment and to ensure that every student has equal access to the District's educational programs, services, and activities.
LGBTQ Youth Suicide Hotline
(866) 488-7386
The National Youth Advocacy Coalition (NYAC) is a national organization dedicated to advocating for the rights of LGBT youth and to empower their voice and participation in the LGBT rights movement.
The non-profit organization, Advocates for Youth, provide information and resources to LGBT youth, including peer education.
San Gabriel Valley LGBTQ Center
2607 S. Santa Anita Ave
Arcadia, CA. 91016
Lamda Legal
Transgender Law Center
ACLU of Southern California
Homelessness and Housing Assistance
Find contact information for homeless services organizations near you using the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Resource Locator.
If you are experiencing or at risk of homelessness, use the HUD list of resources and services. You’ll find a directory of shelters, helplines, and information on how to contact housing counselors. Learn how to obtain emergency assistance, food assistance, and other services. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Housing Assistance
Search for HUD homelessness resources in your state. HUD State Information
Domestic Violence
Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline, 1-800-799-7233, to speak with an advocate about your situation. You’ll find confidential crisis intervention, safety planning, information and referrals to agencies in your area. (If you think your computer use may be monitored, use a public computer to access this site.) National Domestic Violence Hotline
Articles
Documents
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