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The Moment that Clicks
COMPASS Family Specialist Danilson Santos and Clinician Sandrine Cardoso work together to help unite families and put at-risk youth on a better path. The team splits the work by their specialties – Danilson focuses on the youth while Sandrine works with the parent(s). One of their most memorable success stories, according to Danilson, involved a teenage boy who completely turned his life around by working with COMPASS’ Community Services program.
Read Across America Month
Schools around the country are organizing activities of this type to celebrate Read Across America week in a nationwide effort to promote literacy. The COMPASS School has been and continues to be invested in this initiative, and it is thanks to the teachers that the celebration has been such a huge success.
Where Passion Meets Profession
When I was in college working towards my undergraduate degree, something drew me towards social work. I knew I wanted to help people and use my own experiences to relate to others. Giving back to the community has been at the forefront of my mind for as long as I can remember, and that passion drew me to COMPASS.
COMPASS Transition Announcement
We are writing to share the important news that after over 40 years in several different roles with COMPASS, our…
The Journey to Success: A Team Approach
COMPASS staff value highlighting students’ positive experiences at the School, and one student’s progress stands out as exemplary. When Sam first started attending the School, they refused to engage in academic and clinical work, had trouble trusting adults, and consistently used profane language.
The Power of Creativity
When you’re young, you believe that when you get older, you will have to make a choice between one path or another. The truth is, the journey of life is comprised of a multitude of paths with infinite outcomes. I, for instance, have had my fair share of struggles throughout my life, but am ultimately grateful for the wisdom I gained walking those difficult paths that currently guides me through the path I am on.
Kindness is Contagious
National Random Acts of Kindness Week (also called RAKWeek) is taking over COMPASS, with creative kindness ideas adding something sweet to our days. This national celebration encourages people to commit “acts of kindness” just for the sake of making someone’s day.
The Past 37 Years: A Reflection
February 1st, 2019 marked the first day of my 37th year at COMPASS! As I wrote this post, I quickly realized it would be impossible to express the impact COMPASS has had on my life in 500 words or less. So instead I chose five words that encompass the many highs and lows that I, along with my co-workers and students, have experienced over this time.
COMPASS School Family Night
On Wednesday, January 30, the COMPASS School held its annual “Family Night” where students’ parents/guardians had the opportunity to talk…