The Los Angeles Trust for Children's Health

Welcoming new leadership to The L.A. Trust! 💙 We’re excited to introduce our newest board members: Remí de la Rocha, Michele Rigsby Pauley, and Sharnell Blevins Learn more about the leaders helping guide our next chapter: thelatrust.org/articles/the-l…

When students feel supported emotionally, they show up ready to learn. School-based health and wellness services help remove barriers so students can stay engaged, attend regularly, and succeed academically. Mental health support isn’t extra, it’s essential.

Access to school-based health services helps students stay in class and ready to learn. Research shows wellness centers support attendance, improve engagement, and remove barriers that keep students from reaching their potential. Learn more at thelatrust.org

Healthy habits don’t stop at food and exercise, they include how we use social media, too. Taking screen breaks, curating your feed, and thinking before posting can reduce stress, improve sleep, and protect your mental health.

March is Women’s History Month a time to reflect on the impact women have made across generations and the leadership we continue to see in our schools today. When students see themselves represented in leadership, it strengthens belonging, confidence, and opportunity.

March is National Nutrition Month! When students have access to healthy meals, they’re more likely to stay focused, energized, and ready to learn. Food access isn’t just about nutrition, it’s about academic success, mental health, and opportunity.

The February Bridge is here 💙Leadership updates, community partnerships, and smiles from the Tooth Fairy event at LAUSD’s Health & Wellness Festival. Read here: mailchi.mp/thelatrust.org…

Our Wellness Youth Advocates at Wilmington Middle School took the lead today, tabling to share why oral health matters 🦷✨ From brushing basics to building healthy habits, these student leaders are helping their peers protect their smiles and their health.

Grateful to our sponsors who helped bring dental screenings and resources to students at the LAUSD Health & Wellness Festival. Support more student smiles: gofund.me/526e4343a

No child should miss school because of dental pain. Help us reach our $5K February goal and bring screenings to thousands of LA students. Donate today: gofund.me/526e4343a

The Tooth Fairy Event brought smiles to the LAUSD Health & Wellness Festival 🦷 10,000+ attendees, free dental screenings, and oral health kits for families. Help us keep screenings going for students across LA. Donate here: gofund.me/526e4343a

Taking a break doesn’t always mean doing nothing. Reading a few pages of something you enjoy can help your mind slow down and reset, without another screen in front of you.

We celebrate Black history, culture, leadership, and the ongoing work toward health equity. Through education and advocacy, Wellness Youth Advocates uplift community, care, and progress.

Healthy smiles don’t happen by accident. Small daily habits like brushing, flossing, and regular check-ins can make a big difference for kids’ oral health. Prevention starts early and it matters.

The L.A. Trust is closed today, Friday, January 30, in solidarity with the nationwide general strike responding to recent immigration enforcement actions by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). We will resume normal operations on Monday, February 2.

Prevention is powerful, and it doesn’t have to be complicated. The HPV vaccine is one way students can protect their health, and School Health Centers help make care easier to access right on campus. Ask questions, learn more, and use the resources designed for you.

🦷✨ Tooth Fairy alert! Join us for the L.A. Trust Tooth Fairy Event at LAUSD’s Move It Health & Wellness Festival. Free dental screenings, hands-on activities, and resources for affordable oral care. thelatrust.org/tooth-fairy

January can feel like a reset, and it can also feel heavy. Taking a moment to check in with yourself is a powerful first step. Ask yourself: ✔️ What am I feeling? ✔️ Where do I feel it in my body? ✔️ What do I need right now?

Shorter, darker days can affect mood and energy. If you’re experiencing symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), your school’s wellness center or health center can offer guidance, tools, and someone to talk to. Small steps can make a difference!☀️

Finals week can be overwhelming, but your school’s wellness center or health center is here to help you stay grounded. Whether you need someone to talk to or strategies to manage stress, support is available. 📚💙 Here are four quick tips to get you through the week.