In celebration of #BacktoSchoolMonth, Ventura County Juvenile Probation Officers and Youth Advocates, in conjunction with Goodwill, The Partnership for Safe Families, Public Health, and United Parents, facilitated the 2024 Back to School Backpack Bash on August 6th, 2024. Donations were received by Staples, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Simi Valley, The Coalition for Family Harmony and the Ventura County Grand Jury. The event provided youth and families with 94 JanSport backpacks filled with school supplies as they prepare to return to school this fall. Pizza, Chick-fil-A sandwiches, and refreshments were served, music was blasting, games were played, prizes won, and a digital photo booth was made available.  Overall the event was a success and families were very thankful, here’s to a fantastic school year ahead!!