Coming of age in the Santa Clarita Valley is a family affair; after all it takes a village to raise children, especially teens. And for years, families have thanked the Action Family Counseling staff for their services given to parents and teens via the Action Parent & Teen Support Group Programs for at-risk teens and their families.
Only serving at-risk teens bothers me greatly, because I feel, as a community service agency, there is more we can do for teens – not just at-risk teens, but all teens here in Santa Clarita.
Studies show that teen centers decrease juvenile crime; decrease the likelihood that teens will become victims of violent crime; decrease teen participation in risky behaviors such as drug, alcohol, and tobacco use; assist teens in developing new skills and interests; improve teen grades and academic achievements; encourage teens to take a more active role in planning their futures; and increase their self-confidence and social skills.
