From the Archives
The Year: Unknown The People: Actor Steve McQueen The Moment: Steve McQueen visits children and families during a holiday gathering at Foundation for the Junior Blind. Mr. McQueen was known for his support of children’s charities.
Wayfinder Blog
Author: Claire Veroda
Early Intervention Helps Baby Steven Thrive
Steve and Esmeralda Hall weren’t able to have biological children, but they had a lot of love to give a child. The Lancaster, Calif., couple began the foster-to-adopt process. The Halls were very interested in fostering a baby who had been surrendered under California’s 2006 Safely Surrendered Baby Law. The law encourages parents to surrender…
Leslie Oropeza is a Wayfinder
Meet our Executive Director of Foster Care and Adoption Services Leslie Oropeza is recognized for her ability to nurture relationships with our children, families and community partners. We asked her what being a Wayfinder means to her. How do you bring Wayfinder Family Services’ mission to life? I am motivated by our children growing and…
Camp Bloomfield Woolsey Fire Update
*update* Although the Malibu site was destroyed, Camp Bloomfield lives on! Please check our program page for details. Wayfinder Family Services is sorry to report that our Camp Bloomfield site in Malibu, California, was destroyed by the Woolsey Fire. The American flag—at half-staff in mourning for the lives lost in the tragic shooting in Thousand…
National White Cane Safety Day 2018
Today Wayfinder staff and students celebrated National White Cane Safety Day. The day celebrates the achievements of people who are blind or visually impaired and the white cane, a symbol of independence. The residents and students in Wayfinder’s programs for the visually impaired are learning how to navigate public spaces and transportation, use assistive technology and…
Rob Schulenburg is a Wayfinder
How do you bring Wayfinder Family Services’ mission to life? My staff is dedicated to being mentors in and out of workshops… to lending an ear when one is needed… and to connecting students to the resources we can’t provide. We are meeting the needs that will lead students to their own self-determination. What does…
New Heights Fall 2018
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What Will Your Legacy Be?
Our Legacy Society was created to recognize friends who have made a bequest or other planned gift to Wayfinder Family Services. You are eligible for membership in this special group if you: Name Wayfinder Family Services as a beneficiary or your Will or Trust, Life Insurance Policy or IRA or other retirement plan. Or, support…
From the Archives: White Cane Safety Day
The Year: 1964 The People: Two young boys at the Foundation for the Junior Blind (now Wayfinder Family Services) are joined by Academy Award-winning actress, Jane Wyman, to celebrate White Cane Safety Day. The day is dedicated to the achievements of people who are blind or visually impaired, and also celebrates the independence symbolized by…
Sweet Sixteen for Elaine
Before 16-year-old Elaine was enrolled in Wayfinder’s Special Education School four years ago, her mother Yaheni described her daughter in one word: frustrated. “She didn’t want to go to school or get out of the bed and go on the bus,” Yaheni recalls. “Since attending Wayfinder, I’ve seen such a drastic change in Elaine—she’s very…