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Serving as a vital link between SJSU resources and the Santa Clara County community, offering free services, education, and resources to foster health equity and holistic well-being for under-resourced children, youth, and families. Our Mission:

Located in South San Jose at Oak Grove High School, the HDCC is a unique interprofessional community clinic, promoting equity through wellness for child

ren, youth, and families in the lowest income areas of Silicon Valley. How we do it:
- Provide high-quality physical, psychological, communicative, and relational wellness through screenings, brief assessments, short-term services, education, and referrals.
- Community-based for accessibility, community need-driven; and locally networked.
- Offer culturally-sustaining and trauma-informed practices, building on existing strengths, protective factors, social supports, and cultural resources.
- Create interprofessional internships and practicums for SJSU students.
- Bridge physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional domains.
- Research-to-practice implementation for our students and faculty.

08/10/2026

🌤️ That's a wrap on Neighbors in Nature and Poder de Familias this summer! For 8 weeks, children, youth, and families were able to enjoy time outdoors, engage in exciting activities, and participate in parenting discussions with other caregivers!

Emma Hamilton and Lupe Mendoza hosted the Neighbors in Nature (Vecinos en la naturaleza) program where each week, children and their families participated in fun and engaging activities such as designing their own sports jerseys and completing an obstacle course. These sessions also provided participants with the opportunity to build friendships and connect with their neighbors.

Ana Briones and Gigi Hurtado facilitated the Poder de Familias program for parents and caregivers to participate in while their youth played. This program provided parents with an open space to discuss various topics, including autism, understanding school systems, bullying, mental health, and more. Each session created a safe environment for parents to voice their concerns about their children and foster relationships with other parents who shared similar experiences.

Thank you to our program leads for hosting these spaces this summer, and we look forward to connecting with the community again soon this Fall! 🍂

06/05/2026

Last month, SJSU HDCC partnered with SJSU Human Rights Institute to host Growing Together, a free community event featuring food, Ballet Folklórico, resources, and fun activities for families. 🌱💃🏽✨

We loved connecting with folks, sharing smiles together, and seeing our community come together and thrive. Thank you to all of the organizations who joined us to make this event possible!

05/29/2026

Summer is almost here, and we’re ready for it 😎☀️

Neighbors in Nature | Summer Edition starts on June 9th! Join us every Tuesday and Thursday for FREE games, sports, arts activities, snacks, and lots of summer fun!

Come connect with family, friends, and neighbors; enjoy the outdoors; and make new memories with us this summer 🌿

NEIGHBORS IN NATURE - for youth and families
+ Tuesdays & Thursdays for 8 weeks (June 9th-July 30th)
+ 5:00pm-7:00pm at Payne Avenue Friendship Park
+ Canceled if raining

Additionally, Poder de Familias (parent and caregiver workshops) will be starting up again on June 25th! These are optional discussions you can participate in while youth play at Neighbors in Nature. Workshops will cover various family-strengthening skills 💞

PODER DE FAMILIAS - for parents and caregivers
+ Thursdays for 6 weeks (June 25th-July 30th)
+ 6:00pm-7:00pm at Payne Avenue Friendship Park
+ Canceled if raining

We can't wait to see you there! You can let us know you're coming by submitting an RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/neighbors-in-nature-tickets-1989873839219?aff=oddtdtcreator

05/22/2026

🎓 Attention graduating high school Seniors! The SJSU Q***r Hope Institute in partnership with the Santa Clara County Office of Education and TUPE (To***co Use Prevention Education) is holding a Lavender Graduation and Resource Fair!

+ Friday, June 12th, 2026 from 5-7pm
+ Santa Clara County Office of Education (1290 Ridder Park Drive, San Jose)

Join us for an inspiring celebration honoring students and their achievements as they prepare for their next chapter. Together with families, educators, and community partners, we'll celebrate resilience, foster belonging, and connect students with the resources and support they need to thrive in the future.

Register by May 31st! Link: https://na.eventscloud.com/ereg/index.php?eventid=871453& ✨

05/04/2026

Happy Mental Health Awareness Month! ¡Feliz Mes de la Concientización sobre la Salud Mental! 🧠

This month (and every month), let's normalize talking about mental health and raise awareness about the importance of emotional well-being. To celebrate, try one or more of the activities from our Mental Health Bingo card!

And a gentle reminder: don't forget to check-in on your loved ones, and with yourself, too 💛

05/01/2026

For our last post of this week's Parenting in Progress series, we have parenting adolescents! ✨ Thank you to all of the SJSU Child and Adolescent Development students for developing this content! If you missed out on a post, feel free to check the rest of the presentations out in our Instagram highlights!

How to foster your child's newfound independence - as youth reach adolescence, they are forming their own identity and seeking opportunities to be independent. This presentation shares some common parenting challenges and how to help your adolescent navigate decision-making.

Credits: Ana Maldonado, Avery Storm, Jake Matuk, Lucianna Chalita, Zulema Alcazar, and Liliana Hernandez
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Adolescent self-esteem - when parenting teens with low self-esteem, it’s important to create a safe and supportive space by listening without judging and reminding them of their strengths. Parents should also encourage them to try new things and give them reassurance without pressure so that they are slowly able to build back confidence.

Credits: Emily Tran, Alexandra Gomez Cervantes, Audrey White, Isabella Stanton, Mariana Brambila Sanchez, Martin Slyngstad

04/30/2026

Today's parenting tips cover school age youth (ages 6-12)! 🥰

Parent/Caregivers' Influence on Youth Socialization - This presentation discusses the importance of socialization for school age youth and provides strategies for parents and caregivers to support their child in building healthy relationships and social skills.

Credits: Arya Entekhabi, Mia Pesavento, Francesca Bailey

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Growing Independence Together - Discussing the challenges of parenting for school-aged children, this presentation provides tips on how to work together with your child to build their independence and self-efficacy.

Credits: Gabriella Huesca-Gonzalez, Avigail Padilla, Danielle Le, Claire Han, Kamaria Cole, Charlene Phung

04/29/2026

Today's Parenting in Progress tips focus on preschoolers 💕

Navigating Separation Anxiety - This presentation goes over the struggles that parents face once their child begins preschool. The presentation draws from interviews of parents with preschoolers and educational papers or websites. The presentation highlights challenges as well as providing resources for parents to use, such as books to read and how to create routines, which can help ease separation anxiety.

Credits: Angela Costales, Yasmin Rivero, Jovanna Merlos, Merr Warren, Crystal Llamas-Ramires, Valeria Ortega
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A main challenge of parenting preschoolers can be managing temper tantrums or emotional outbursts. This presentation offers guidance on how parents can develop routines or strategies to help calm their preschooler child using The 4 P's of Transitions!

Credits: Maria Del Rocio Cruz Campos, Tuyen Doan, Mariano Paolini,
Ramon Ramirez, Damaris Rodriguez

04/28/2026

Up next for this week's "Parenting in Progress" series is...toddlers! 🧸

Parenting Toddlers | Tantrums - This presentation discusses the challenges of toddlers and tantrums. It provides example scenarios, why toddlers have tantrums, and resources for parents and caregivers to feel more confident in handling toddler tantrums.
Credits: Daisy Madrigal Martinez, Shreya Vatte, Hailey Cabral

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Toddlers | Potty Training - Parenting toddlers comes with a lot of challenges, which may include potty training. We explore the difficulties that arise when you are potty training your toddler. Our presentation emphasizes the importance of patience and time management, and explains methods to make potty training go smoothly.
Credits: Grace Gilmore, Sophia Cordero, Minerva Nunez, Madison Brooks, Carolina Hernandez, Ashlei Wimenta

04/27/2026

Our digital parenting series, "Parenting in Progress" is back! Every day this week, we will be posting helpful resources and infographics that cover stages from infancy through adolescence, made by SJSU Child & Adolescent Development students.

First up, we have infancy! 🍼

+ Parents of Infants - This presentation details the role change that takes place in new parenthood and how the responsibility of parenting an infant changes every day experiences. The takeaway message is for parents to practice self care.
Credits: Priyana Singh, Estrella Contreras, Kahea Hernandez, Ruthie Lichtenberger, Karina Roman, & Emily Truong

+ Infants & Breastfeeding - This presentation discusses breastfeeding challenges that many mothers face (including mothers with PPD, working moms, teen moms, and fathers). It also includes some helpful strategies that families can try to navigate breastfeeding challenges.
Credits: Gabriela McMurray, Srujana Mahadsha, Valeria Hurtado, Lisa-Marie Gensbichler, & Lindsey Nguyen (flyer)

Address

1 Washington Square, Sweeney Hall, Room 214
San Jose, CA
95192

Website

https://sjsu.edu/hdcc/, https://linktr.ee/sjsuhdcc

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