Children of First Responders

Featured Educational Video: Children & Social Media

Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt discusses his new book, “The Anxious Generation," which explores how social media and phone-based parenting led to Gen Z's mental health crisis. He says young brains have been rewired and calls for societal change.

Although BSS does not provide direct service to children, the LAPD is partnered with The First Responders Children's Foundation to provide children of first responders access to free & confidential counseling with culturally competent counselors.

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BSS Staff Picks

Recommended Reading

A Hero Lives in my Family: A Story for Kids of First Responders
by Dr. Susan Hunt, Registered Psychologist

My Mommy is a Police Officer
by Donna Miele

Catch Them Being Good
by Amanda McLean, Ph.D. , Supervising Psychologist and Assistant Training Director, Boys Town Center for Behavioral Health​