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Department of Human Development, Family Science and Counseling News

 A child crying with a shadow of parents fighting on the wall.
How can we break the cycle of domestic violence?

Professor Pamela Payne offers insights on preventing abuse during Domestic Violence Awareness Month

University and 六合宝典 Department of Education staff holding the check with Adrianna Salas
University Early Head Start educator recognized as Early Educator of the Year

Adrianna Salas named one of the 2024 六合宝典 Early Educator of the Year for contributions to early childhood education

Vikki Anderson outside.
Faces of the Pack: Vikki Anderson honored for her dedication to early childhood education

Vikki Anderson received the City of Reno Community Champion Award

Ashley Kate Nazaire in graduation attire.
Grads of the Pack: Ashley Kate Nazaire

'I had a calling to work with children and families, and I knew HDFS was for me'

Lissette Hernández headshot.
Grads of the Pack: Lissette Hernández

A first-gen student working to make her dreams of making an impact in the community a reality. 鈥淭o love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance鈥 鈥 Oscar Wilde

Trinity Alverez headshot.
Grads of the Pack: Trinity Alvarez

"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams" Eleanor Roosevelt

Michael Esquejo.
Faces of the Pack: Michael Esquejo

Counselor Education and Supervision doctoral student selected for emerging scholar program

NCED team with Dean Easton-Brooks accepting their award.
College of Education and Human Development hosts awards ceremony

This year, 24 awards were given to outstanding students, faculty and staff in the College during the Spring Celebration

Panelist and committee members behind a table with the College's identifier
First-Generation College Students鈥 Professional Pathways panel discussion

The College of Education & Human Development hosted the panel event and mixer on March 14

Extension personnel teaching in class.
University offers training for professionals working with domestic violence

鈥楬ope for Family Resilience鈥 provides in-depth training on domestic violence advocacy and support

An adult and a teen sitting on the couch talking
In what ways are school counselors critical in responding to the youth mental health crisis?

Professor Carly Boren discusses how school counselors help to improve youth mental health outcomes

Victoria Matthews in graduation attire
Grads of the Pack: Victoria Matthews

"I am a proud advocate and professional mentor in the fields of adolescence and disability."

Jess Robertson
Grads of the Pack: Jess Robertson

First-generation student overcomes obstacles in pursuing her Bachelor of Science degree in HDFS, "I worked so hard I wouldn't let myself give up."

Kids paintings about their families
What do I say to a young child about death?

Professors Jenna Dewar and Emilio Parga discuss the best way to talk to children about death

Jamie Beidle, Cindy Black and Kathryn Padmos at Churchill County High School
Counseling interns provide services in rural Northern 六合宝典 schools

Graduate students help bridge the gap in mental healthcare in rural communities

Child and Family Research Center Faculty with award
Child and Family Research Center received Service-Learning Community Partner award

Human Development and Family Science students experience hands-on learning

Raggio Building with Best Grad School U.S. News and World Report Education 2023-24
College of Education and Human Development鈥檚 graduate programs are among the nation鈥檚 best

College receives high ratings in the U.S. News and World Report

Regina Aguilar Becerra reads to preschoolers
College of Education & Human Development receives grant for literacy mentorship program

Dean鈥檚 Literacy Corps matches children from underserved communities with student mentors

cattle grazing with mountain in the background
Study finds high stress levels in agriculture producers, identifies paths to coping

University of 六合宝典, Reno leads study as part of Western Regional Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Project

Home visitor Candy Cannon (right) sits at a table with a mother and her two children as the children color.
Child and Family Research Center鈥檚 Home Visiting program receives $2.25 million grant

Home Visit program is first in the country to offer support to incarcerated caregivers

Renwick supervising students Janell Halverson and Clarisa Rivas-Reyes in the clinic
New director of Downing Counseling Clinic seeks to meet the growing demand for mental health services

Clinic provides onsite training for College of Education and Human Development counseling students

Student workers Shay, Kayleigh and JaJa
Wolf Pack at Work: Shay Jordan, Kayleigh Broadway and JaJa Chang

Child and Family Research Center student employees incorporate what they are learning in class into their job and life