We’re excited to announce a significant expansion of our Transformation Team! Over the past two months, we've welcomed three new members...

Through the hard work, expertise, and care of our amazing team, CYS is able to achieve real impact within our community. Hear from Gio...

CYS Executive Director, Jessica Ellis, recently joined an impressive group of panelists during a webinar hosted through The Sentencing...

A huge congratulations to our most recent training cohort on completing the pilot Community Mediator Institute (CMI) training. The...

In light of Juneteenth  this past week, CYS would like to highlight our commitment to Black Equity this month, all months, and in...

For the first time in 4 1/2 years, CYS is back to facilitating in-person mediation trainings. The Community Mediator Institute (CMI)  is...

As we wrap up our first year of Mediation Office Hours (MOH), we would like to share one final success story (until next school year!)....

CYS Awarded $1 Million Grant from Trauma Prevention Partnerships (TPP) Initiative This $1 million grant, part of a collaboration between...

Last week, April 22-26, was National Crime Victim Awareness Week, a time dedicated to honoring and recognizing the rights of crime...

Richard recently began working in CYS' Counseling and Resource Services (CARS) program, which works to prevent youth from coming into...

We are honored to share huge news! Centinela Youth Services has been selected to receive a $2 million gift as an awardee of the Yield...

Congratulations to CYS’ very own, Kenneth ‘Kenny’ Green. Kenny has worked with CYS for almost two years as Program Manager for the...

"I do the work for CHC because it has always been in my heart to give back to my community. I have always loved working with youth,...

How to Support Kids with ADHD Attention-Deficit Disorder, more popularly known as ADHD, is a common disorder found in both kids and...

According to a recent LA County Hate Crime report , 72% of hate crimes are of a violent nature, 57% of hate crimes are racially...

Apology letters are one of the most effective tools we have to reduce or resolve conflict. They cannot only be healing for the person...

Growing up is no easy feat. Between school, family, friends, hobbies, and complicated emotions, every kid has a different story. It is...