Kids First Foundation proudly holds a contract with the California Department of Rehabilitation to provide comprehensive vocational services to youth and adults ages 15–70. Our services are designed to prepare individuals with diverse abilities and backgrounds for meaningful employment through structured work experiences, situational assessments, professional development, and job placement support.

We deliver individualized, outcome-driven services that align with state workforce standards while addressing each participant’s strengths, interests, and employment goals.

Kids First Foundation provides evidence-informed training programs designed to help schools and professionals navigate the complex relationship between social media use and mental health among youth and young adults. Our trainings equip educators, school staff, administrators, counselors, and youth-serving professionals with practical tools to promote digital wellness, prevent harm, and support healthy development in today’s technology-driven environment.

This program service equips educators with the knowledge and skills needed to create safe and supportive learning environments for students who have experienced trauma. It emphasizes understanding the effects of trauma on learning and behavior, implementing trauma-sensitive practices, and promoting resilience and healing within the classroom setting.

This program service focuses on helping individuals develop skills to recognize, understand, and manage their emotions effectively. It teaches techniques such as mindfulness, self-awareness, and coping strategies to regulate emotional responses, improve emotional intelligence, and enhance overall well-being.

This program service helps individuals identify sources of stress in their lives and provides tools and techniques for managing stress effectively. It emphasizes self-awareness, stress reduction strategies, and healthy coping mechanisms to promote resilience, balance, and overall mental and physical health.

This program service offers educators practical strategies and techniques for creating a positive and structured learning environment, managing student behavior effectively, and promoting student engagement and academic success. It focuses on proactive approaches, clear expectations, positive reinforcement, and collaboration between teachers, students, and families to foster a supportive and productive classroom community.