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Santa Clarita has different arts and events occurring throughout the year. One of the festivals held is the Cowboy Festival, which is held over five days, complete with western music and cowboy poetry, authentic cowboy food and gear, film location tours and much more. The festival was started in 1994 and is held at the Melody Ranch. Each day has a different show going on, such as a Chuck wagon dinner show, behind the scenes at Melody Ranch, or a Family murder mystery dinner train. There are many different shows to attend, some are extra and some come with admission. There are also youth programs, such as the youth poetry roundup and cowboys in the schools. A festival poster that can be purchased to commemorate the occasion is available. This is a great place to catch a little bit of history of Santa Clarita as it pertains to the cowboy filming industry.¹

Marriage and Couples Mental Health in Santa Clarita

Couples who are struggling with marital issues, difficulties with children, mixed family issues, or a number of other common sources of relationship stress can find support, guidance, and spiritual assistance at Grace Baptist Church. The church offers a wide variety of support groups for Santa Clarita individuals, couples, and families. Their Healthy Step-Family group is ideal for blended families who are seeking better integration. Parents who have lost a child can find support and comfort from other parents in the Parent's Grief Group. Support groups for men, women, children, and teens are also available. For more information, call 661-296-8737.²

The Santa Clarita Valley YMCA provides many programs to help children enhance their social skills, build confidence, learn new skills and make new friends. The YMCA Day Camps range from day-only excursions to resident camps that last for a week. Both options get kids out into nature, where they can grow as individuals and leaders. The YMCA also provides childcare in a safe, nurturing environment. Childcare workers help children develop social skills, acquire communication skills, and facilitate physical growth and development through play. For information about these programs and other YMCA offerings in Santa Clarita, call 661-253-3593.³

Family Services and Assistance Programs

Families who need assistance with mental or physical health, adoption, foster care services, or parenting classes can find many resources at the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). DCFS offers parenting classes for new mothers and fathers. They also provide assistance with finding quality childcare. Resources for children are also available, including transition services for foster kids. Educational and outreach programs provide tutoring for homeless children and youth, as well as registration services for children who intend to go to college. More information about DCFS' programs can be obtained by calling 213-351-5507.⁴

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References

1. Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival. (2017). About the Festival. Retrieved from http://cowboyfestival.org/about/.
2. Grace Baptist Church. (2016). Care Groups. Retrieved from http://gracebaptist.org/caregroups.
3. Santa Clarita Valley Family YMCA. (2017). Programs. Retrieved from http://www.ymcala.org/santa-clarita/programs.
4. Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services. (2017). Home - Department of Children and Family Services. Retrieved from http://dcfs.co.la.ca.us/.

Santa Clarita is located in Los Angeles County, California. It has a land area of 52.75 square miles and a water area of 0.05 square miles.  The population of Santa Clarita is 182,371 people with 59,247 households and a median annual income of $83,554. .

Therapy Affordability Meter for Santa Clarita, CA

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Establishing weekly sessions with a professional therapist is considered affordable in Santa Clarita for the average family. While sustaining a commitment to therapy is usually not an issue, if mental health treatment feels like a burden please ask your counselor about accepted insurance plans or sliding scale fees. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Santa Clarita public health department.