Pasadena Now recently highlighted Pacific Clinics as one of 18 nonprofit organizations in Altadena and Pasadena that received an Eaton Fire Relief & Recovery Fund grant from the Pasadena Community Foundation. The grant, whose combined funding totals $450,000, seeks to provide for the immediate needs of residents affected by the recent Eaton Fire with resources such as cash aid, food, shelter, emergency childcare and medical care. This is the second distribution from the Eaton Fire Fund, which went to organizations serving older adults, knowing that they face unique challenges in the aftermath of the disaster.
Looking Beyond Behavior: A Parent’s Guide to Neurodiversity-Affirming Support
April 6, 2026
Many traditional approaches focus on stopping behavior, but neurodiversity-affirming care asks a different question: what is this behavior communicating? This guide helps families understand sensory needs, communication differences, and how to support safety, trust, and regulation for neurodivergent individuals.
