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February 2025
LEAP has vital work to do, caring for our community. So many of our clients and our employees are immigrants. They feel afraid and anxious. That fear impacts the well-being of the children in our care. It is clear that as an organization, our job is to provide accurate and timely information to our employees and families. We are fortunate to partner with so many great organizations in Santa Barbara County who are disseminating good information. Our job is to get that information the last mile, all the way to our busy families.
Learn about our upcoming Immigration Webinar, parenting classes, and valuable resources on childhood stress management. Don’t miss our annual LEAP Awards virtual celebration on March 13th, and discover how our partnership with Mar Monte Hotel is making a difference through bike donations and an ongoing diaper drive to support our local families.
January 2025
Recently at our Lompoc Children’s Center ribbon cutting, I watched the faces in the crowd – longtime supporters, new community members, elected officials, and dedicated staff. In that moment, I saw what resilience really looks like. It’s not just about being strong individually; it’s about the web of relationships we weave together, holding our community strong.
On December 5th, we held the ribbon cutting for our brand-new child care center in Trinity Church of the Nazarene in Lompoc. Thank you to Travis Caldeira, State Senator Monique Limón, Joan Hartmann, Jeremy Ball, and Esmeralda Estrada for helping us celebrate.
November 2024
Uncertainty is stressful for everyone, adults and children alike. LEAP’s role is to ensure that our children and our families have a safe and trusted organization to support them, not only with childcare and social services, but also with their fears. Take care of yourself, and, please, be extra kind to those around you. You never know who needs a little extra kindness.
This month, we have announced the 2025 LEAP Awards, which will take place on March 13th, 2025. We are also accepting families onto our waitlist for our brand new Lompoc Children’s Center.