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Testimonials
The children who received services through ESTEEM School-Based Counseling were referred by their teachers because of symptoms of emotional, behavioral or mental health problems that they exhibited in the classroom or on the playground.

78% of teachers said that the behavior of children who were referred for counseling had improved after counseling.

Regarding changes in the children receiving counseling, teachers’ comments include:

My student has made tremendous progress this year behavior-wise and academically as well.  I feel that he’s learning to trust adults more also.

This program, in my opinion, directly improved her completion of homework.  She seemed calmer, happier and more focused than before receiving services.

In general, students became calmer, less discipline issues.

Students were better-behaved and were able to function in the classroom.

I appreciate that Lynn (Foothill Family counselor) was instrumental in getting the parent to the parent conference.  This parent was hard to get to attend any meeting.  Once we had the conference with Lynn this child immediately started showing growth in academics, opening up, self-esteem and general happiness.

Teachers had the following to say about how ESTEEM impacted the school environment:

The impact is huge! I wish they (the counselors/case managers) were able to see more kids without the Medi-Cal restriction.

“The State” doesn’t realize that we are raising the bar for numerous students who can’t even focus on the simplest things academically.  Your program affects behavior, provides a confidant for the kids to trust, gives kids hope, and raises their esteem and thereby affects their academics.

The impact has been immense.  Working with these at-risk children early will help to remediate any problems further down the road.