We are thrilled to announce that the West Coast Connections program has been recognized by the West Contra Costa Unified School District as the Community-Based Organization of the Year. This prestigious honor is a testament to the dedication and commitment of our team to support children, families, and communities through transformative, trauma-informed practices and school-wide systems of care. Amber Fretwell, our Executive Director, proudly accepted this award on behalf of our agency on September 30th, recognizing the incredible efforts of each staff member who makes our mission a reality every day.
Our partnership with WCCUSD started in 2016 with three Unconditional Education Coaches at Ford Elementary, Grant Elementary, and Verde Elementary, implementing data informed and researched based school-wide interventions. These interventions included Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports, Coordination of Services Teams, Professional Development and Capacity Building for staff, social skills groups for students, and much more. Over the years, we’ve expanded our partnerships and currently serve 12 schools, providing a range of services. In addition to UE Coaches, we have Clinical Intervention Specialists who provide therapy for students who qualify through medi-cal, Behavior Intervention Specialists who help develop and implement school-wide behavioral systems, and Student Support Assistance who provide individualized behavior supports for students. We are also in our first year of training WCCUSD staff on how to facilitate CARE teams to ensure equitable access to services and interventions on school campuses.
This award belongs to each member of our team whose dedication makes a difference every day. Thank you to all the passionate staff members whose hard work and commitment to the children, families, and communities we serve make our program possible. Your unwavering dedication to positive change and your belief in the power of healing and centering the voices of students and families is truly inspiring.
Congratulations to the entire West Coast Connections team, and a heartfelt thank you to the West Contra Costa Unified School District for this wonderful recognition! Together, we are building brighter futures and creating supportive, equitable spaces where every child has the opportunity to thrive.
Our partnership with WCCUSD started in 2016 with three Unconditional Education Coaches at Ford Elementary, Grant Elementary, and Verde Elementary, implementing data informed and researched based school-wide interventions. These interventions included Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports, Coordination of Services Teams, Professional Development and Capacity Building for staff, social skills groups for students, and much more. Over the years, we’ve expanded our partnerships and currently serve 12 schools, providing a range of services. In addition to UE Coaches, we have Clinical Intervention Specialists who provide therapy for students who qualify through medi-cal, Behavior Intervention Specialists who help develop and implement school-wide behavioral systems, and Student Support Assistance who provide individualized behavior supports for students. We are also in our first year of training WCCUSD staff on how to facilitate CARE teams to ensure equitable access to services and interventions on school campuses.
This award belongs to each member of our team whose dedication makes a difference every day. Thank you to all the passionate staff members whose hard work and commitment to the children, families, and communities we serve make our program possible. Your unwavering dedication to positive change and your belief in the power of healing and centering the voices of students and families is truly inspiring.
Congratulations to the entire West Coast Connections team, and a heartfelt thank you to the West Contra Costa Unified School District for this wonderful recognition! Together, we are building brighter futures and creating supportive, equitable spaces where every child has the opportunity to thrive.
Blog By: Laura Lin, Director of School Partnerships
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