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Parents for the Culture of Caring

We are a group of parents who are part of the CalWORKs Program at the Grossmont College​. Our hope is to spread messages of hope and guidance through this parenting blog. The CalWORKs Program does the same but through providing educational services to student parents who are on their journey to a higher education.

The main goal of this blog is to aid parents in their journey of parenting. Parents are not only working to provide for their families, but many may also be studying to get a higher educational degree. Parents can find tips and learn more about parenting skills to be better prepared as a parent.

Meet our Family Therapist Parent

Jermaine Simpson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and educator with over 15 years of experience helping youth and families in San Diego's most underserved communities. He specializes in issues related to parenting, helping boys and young men, and cultural competency in mental health and education.  His experience includes work with substance abuse, re-entry, and gang involved populations.  Jermaine is also an instructor at San Diego State University, teaching multicultural counseling skills. Though he loves counseling and teaching, his favorite job is being a father to his 8 year old son.  Fun facts: Jermaine is a writer, retired rap artist, and loves hip hop, martial arts, and baking.

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