By Paula Fernandez, StandUp for Kids - Orange County California lawmakers unanimously passed Senate Bill 14 on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, marking a huge win for child advocacy. Senate Bill 14, or SB 14, would make child trafficking a serious felony under...
StandUp for Kids - Orange County Stability is the key to success. A stable and affordable home provides better opportunities and outcomes in regards to employment, health and education. As CalOptima Health CEO Michael Hunn states, “simply put, housing is...
StandUp for Kids - Orange County [pictured left to right: Brittany and Justine] Looking back on the last 15 years together, Justine (Executive Director) and Brittany (Marketing & Fundraising Manager) of StandUp for Kids – Orange County reflect on the...
StandUp for Kids - Orange County In August 2022, StandUp for Kids – Orange County received a fantastic addition to our volunteer team, Lili! She currently attends Vanguard University in Costa Mesa, CA, pursuing her degree in Liberal Studies. Slated to...
StandUp for Kids - Orange County After being kicked out of the house by his mom in 2021, Francisco (21) left in his car and drove to Las Vegas, where he said he was searching for a fresh start. He ended up living out of his vehicle and was hesitant to seek help....
StandUp for Kids - Orange County Meet Peter, one of our incredible mentors at StandUp for Kids. He was introduced to the organization through a virtual lunch with his company, Evisions. Since becoming a mentor, Peter has helped his mentee with college...
StandUp for Kids - Orange County Jasmine, a young girl from Montevallo, California, moved to Huntington Beach and started attending Westminster High School, searching for a fresh start. However, her troubles followed her wherever she went. Jasmine's mom was in...
StandUp for Kids - Orange County I was 15 when I got pregnant with twins. Their father, 21, was very abusive to me and he was cheating. When I was 8 months pregnant he pushed me out of the bed and I lost one of the twins and I had to have the other early. She...
StandUp for Kids - Orange County I left home at the age of 17, looking for a better life than living with my mom and stepfather, who verbally and physically abused me. Life on my own was not as easy as I thought it would be, but I felt I had no other choice....
StandUp for Kids - Orange County Creg Parks has been a donor at StandUp for Kids for over nine years, and we admire his dedication to our mission. He has been working in healthcare for about 30 years doing consulting. He now owns his own company, where he helps...