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Leadership Spotlight: Vickey Perkins, Director of Children and Family Services
The Backbone of Children and Family Services Vickey Perkins started her career sitting in the living rooms of families, helping their children one on one. Those early days are really the key to understanding everything she has built since. Today, as Director of Children and Family Services (CFS), she oversees a team that spans clinical…
Hope Services Celebrates Grand Opening of Inclusive Bocce Ball Courts in Gilroy
Hope Services marked a significant milestone this month with the grand opening of its new inclusive bocce ball courts in Gilroy, a project years in the making, and one built with a simple but powerful goal: to create a space where everyone, regardless of ability, has a place to belong. None of this would have…
Celebrating Disability Pride: The World Works Better With Us
At Hope Services, we envision a world where every person experiences dignity, well-being, and belonging within a supportive and inclusive community. A world where differences are celebrated, people with disabilities are valued for who they are and the contributions they make, and everyone has the opportunity, resources, and support they need to thrive. This July,…
HOPE Celebrates Pride Month
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Mental Health Team Present at 150th Annual AAIDD Meeting in Chicago
What does it take for a child with co-occurring intellectual, developmental, and mental health conditions to fully stabilize? Hope Services’ Mental Health team set out to find answers. We are proud to share that Anna Fernandez, Sarah Grato, and the Hope Services Mental Health team presented a research poster at the 150th Annual Meeting of…
Sheryl Hagemann: Leading with Heart in the South District
Those who work alongside Sheryl Hagemann describe her the same way: thoughtful, deeply dedicated, and someone who leads with both care and conviction. As Hope Services’ South District Director, Sheryl brings 24 years of experience and every one of them shows. She started as an aide, working one-on-one with participants, and grew through roles as…
Community & Connection | Children and Family Services
Families of children with developmental differences can often feel isolated or uncertain about how to find and connect with others who truly understand their experiences. Friends and acquaintances may not always recognize the unique supports and challenges that come with raising a child with special needs. But through shared understanding, common experiences, and their children’s…
Intern Spotlight: Priscilla Ann Bumagat, Clinician
From Intern to Full-Time Team Member Priscilla Ann Bumagat joined us as an intern in the Mental Health department in September 2024 and transitioned to a full-time Clinician role in July 2025, just weeks after graduating. We sat down with her to learn more about her journey. A Little About Priscilla Priscilla completed her undergraduate…
Hope in the News: The Crystal Ball Dance
The 2nd Annual Crystal Ball Dance was a tremendous success. On June 20, 2026, Hope Services and San Andreas Regional Center (SARC) brought together adults with developmental disabilities, their families, caregivers, and supporters for an evening of dancing, friendship, and celebration. We are thrilled to share that the dance made the news! The Crystal Ball…
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