Screen-free activities also help kids practice focus, imagination, and social interaction—the very skills that lay the foundation for strong literacy, emotional growth, and school readiness. we’ve put together 20 simple, low-cost activities families can do together—using things you likely already have at home.

We are excited to announce a unique opportunity to help parents with building strong foundations for their children. This charity 5k and...

Different people have varying stories about their time in Norman. From football games and tailgating to late nights studying, the stories...

Results and opportunities to brainstorm and implement will soon follow.

For new parents and guardians, there are many decisions that must be made to ensure the wellbeing of children. Some of these decisions...

Enter...the pool noodle. With stress and anxiety on the rise, there are some pretty interesting ways people are managing. For years, I...

The first five years are crucial for a child's development. This TED talk discusses the importance of the first five years and how the...

How to deal with students showing signs of anxiety or depression? There are more and more resources being created daily.

This past year presented so many different challenges and obstacles that tested our strength and resiliency. The global pandemic forced...

As people are planting flowers, there is another type of garden that is growing across America- the blue pinwheel garden. This garden is...

Crossroads Youth & Family Services is exited to announce our podcast, Crossroads Connect- where all roads lead to home. This podcast is...

The pandemic put many things on hold, but now that spring is in the air the reality hit many of us- I need a hair cut! Last Saturday was...

A year ago this week, we were facing an unknown challenge that made the world stop for a LONG moment. Time continued to fly by or stand...

Jennifer Prince, grant writer for Crossroads Youth & Family Services, left, is presented with a $10,000 check from United Way of Norman...

STRIKE! Shelter Residents enjoy a night of bowling As the cold air moves out and warmer temperatures arise, Youth Shelter residents are...

“Sometimes thinking too much can paralyze you.” Will, the male protagonist in This is My Brain in Love by I.W. Gregorio, exudes a cool...

Putting the pieces together Many of you don't know me, so let me introduce myself. My name is Jennifer Prince and I am the grant writer...

Last year was my year of retirement from teaching. I didn't know it, but transitioning from the classroom to Crossroads Youth & Family...

Head Start and Early Head start programs in Comanche County are enrolling kids now!