Community-Based STUDENT SUPPORT & yOUTH DEVELOPMENT Program
Supporting Safe Passage For Students On Their Way To And From School
F.O.C.U.S. Safe Passage brings together community volunteers, schools, and families to support students through positive adult presence, mentorship, and life skills development. The program encourages respectful behavior, teamwork, and strong relationships, helping create a positive and supportive school environment for Long Beach youth.
🎉 We’re proud to announce that F.O.C.U.S Safe Passage is now officially a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization!
𝗙.𝗢.𝗖.𝗨.𝗦. 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 i𝘀 N𝗼𝘄 O𝗻 C𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀 E𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗱𝗮𝘆 a𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝗹𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵.
Since 𝗙.𝗢.𝗖.𝗨.𝗦. 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 arrived at 𝗡𝗲𝗹𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝘆, there is a very positive Environment Every day, our trained and dedicated volunteers are present on campus, working proactively to help Guide students toward positive behavior, and encourage respectful interactions.
We thank the 𝗡𝗲𝗹𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝘆 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 for trusting and supporting the mission of F.O.C.U.S. Safe Passage.
Building the F.O.C.U.S. Safe Passage Model For LBUSD Students
The F.O.C.U.S. Safe Passage Program supports the physical, emotional, and psychological well-being of students traveling to and from school.
The program brings together trained community volunteers who provide a calm, consistent, and trauma-informed presence that helps create a positive school climate for students and families.
F.O.C.U.S. Safe Passage respectful behavior, teamwork, and strong relationships, helping create a positive and supportive school environment for Long Beach youth.
Our Mission
“The mission of F.O.C.U.S. Safe Passage is to build trust, encourage positive behavior, and support students through positive adult presence and community support.“
The program focuses on emotional growth, mentorship, and student well-being, helping create a more positive and supportive school environment while respecting existing school systems.
F.O.C.U.S. Safe Passage relies on trained community volunteers who provide a calm, consistent, and trauma-informed presence to support students.
Volunteers help guide students toward positive choices, encourage teamwork, and promote respectful interactions among peers.
F.O.C.U.S. Safe Passage is a community-based student support and youth development program, focused on helping students grow in a structured and supportive environment.
Our Community Focus
What Is F.O.C.U.S. Safe Passage?
F.O.C.U.S. Safe Passage is a community-based student support and youth development program that supports the physical, emotional, and psychological well-being of students traveling to and from school.
The program brings together trained community volunteers who provide a calm, consistent, trauma-informed presence that helps create a positive and supportive school environment.
Volunteers help encourage respectful interactions, promote teamwork, and guide students toward positive choices.
Why F.O.C.U.S. Safe Passage?
F.O.C.U.S. Safe Passage is recognized as an important community-based program that benefits students, schools, families, and neighborhoods.
By supporting students during key times of the day—such as arrival and dismissal—the program helps foster positive connections, mentorship, and strong relationships.
This approach strengthens relationships between students, parents, schools, and the broader community, helping create environments where young people can feel supported and focused on learning.
Community Needs We Address
Communities across Long Beach have areas where students benefit from additional support and positive guidance while traveling to and from school.
These areas may include:
– Encouraging positive peer interactions.
– Supporting students in building strong social skills.
– Promoting inclusion for students with diverse needs.
– Encouraging safe and mindful behavior around school areas.
– Supporting smooth transitions during arrival and dismissal times.
– Strengthening community connections around youth.
History Of Safe Passage
The F.O.C.U.S. Safe Passage Program was inspired by the need to better support students to and from school in parts of Long Beach in the early 2000s.
Here is the History:
Around 2001, Franklin Middle School experienced concerns related to student well-being and challenges within the surrounding community that sometimes affected students on their way to and from campus.
Community leaders recognized the need for a positive, community-based approach to support students and strengthen relationships between youth and adults.
In response, F.O.C.U.S. Safe Passage was developed to bring together trained community volunteers who provide a calm, consistent, and supportive presence around school routes and campuses.
Through mentorship, relationship-building, and guidance, the program helped restore a sense of stability and trust within the school community.
Goals
The goal of the F.O.C.U.S. Safe Passage program is to support students traveling to and from school while promoting a positive and respectful school environment.
The program works to:
• Encourage more students to travel to school safely
• Support students through mentorship and guidance.
• Strengthen community connections around youth.
• Promote a positive school environment.
• Support the well-being of students and families
These efforts help create a stronger partnership between schools, parents, and the community.
Join the F.O.C.U.S. Safe Passage Community
Become part of a growing community dedicated to supporting youth in Long Beach.
We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds, including:
• Community members
• College students (LBCC & CSULB)
• Interns and youth mentors
• Local business owners
• Parents and neighborhood leaders
Together, we help create positive environments where students feel supported, confident, and encouraged to succeed.
Billy Brown
Founder – F.O.C.U.S. Safe Passage
Phone: 562-446-1809
Email: billybrown321@gmail.com
Long Beach Community Volunteer’s Needed For Student Safe Passage
We Need Help With These Areas
How Can You Help?
Choose One Of These Area’s To Become A:
1. Residence Volunteer
2. C-I-W Community Intervention Worker
3. C-I-W Ambassador
We Need Help In Safe Passage With These Areas
Community-driven program promoting students safe passage.
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