The Year: 1964 The People: This familiar photo includes Ken (left) and Leonard (right) in a famous shot by Doug Wilson called The Blind Are Also Color Blind. The Moment: Taken at Camp Bloomfield in the Santa Monica Mountains, this photograph hung briefly in the White House during President Johnson’s administration and was circulated internationally….
We all have dreams and purpose. Things we want to achieve in our lifetime. A legacy we want to leave behind. Since 1953, the purpose of Wayfinder Family Services has been to strive for a world in which every child and family can overcome the obstacles they face—a world in which everyone has the opportunity…
“We’ll travel along, singing a song, side by side…” Two 8-year-olds, Katrina and Mason, sang this lyric on their first day at a music program for the blind, nine years ago. Katrina remembers, “I felt like the song was a message to him. I felt like it would be a good idea to be his…
We are pleased to announce that as of January 2018, Junior Blind is now Wayfinder Family Services! Since 1953, wonderful friends like you have made it possible for us to respond to changing needs in our community. Your support has helped us expand our services to reach more people than ever before, from those who…
Angela Brown has faithfully volunteered at Wayfinder Family Services for more than 50 years. “When I was 10 years old, I went to the circus with my mother as a volunteer and we escorted children from what was then the Foundation for the Junior Blind,” remembers Angela. “We all had so much fun together.” Her…
Amir Atashi Rang experienced hardship and turmoil as a child. As an adult, he lives his father’s mantra, “Stand with one hand to give and the other to receive.” Amir spent his early childhood in Iran at a time of great unrest and violence, fleeing with his family as a young boy in 1984 on…
2017 was an exciting year for Wayfinder, with a number of things to celebrate. Here are some of our highlights: More than 1 million hours of critical services provided 94% of our students with a single disability met their individual goals Merged with Concept 7 and expended into foster family and adoption services 31% increase…
Did You Know 1 in 2 children in foster care have chronic medical problems unrelated to behavioral concerns Sadly, chronic conditions increase the likelihood of serious emotional problems Neglect is the #1 reason children are placed in foster care More than 14,000 children each year are at risk of leaving foster care without a family…
The legendary Stevie Wonder loves to celebrate the holiday season with the children and families of Wayfinder Family Services. His children, Sophia and Kwame Morris, carried the Wonder family tradition in 2017, presenting Wayfinder student Lillyannah Russo with the Stevie Wonder Star Student Award at our annual Children’s Holiday Carnival. Thank you to the Wonder…
