Changes Through Children is a non-profit leadership program that focuses on encouraging transformation in today’s youth through social-emotional learning. At CTC, we believe change comes from education; by teaching our students the importance of community, we strive to provide the foundational knowledge and tools to better equip them for adulthood. Our mission is to inspire children and grant them the confidence to lead happy, fulfilling lives.

Our Values

Education

We believe that change comes from education. We strive to provide our students with foundational tools and knowledge they need to lead positive social- emotional lives.

Support

We listen and provide the support our students need, reminding them that there is power in community, especially during adolescence.

Transformation

By teaching about the opportunities and realities of life, Changes Through Children hopes to set a path of enlightenment towards transformation in today’s youth.

CTC Team

Angela Tarango
FOUNDER/President

For the past two decades, Angela Tarango has been a prominent figure in the Los Angeles and San Diego volunteering communities. Inspired by her own experiences in youth programs, Angela focuses on making connections through social learning in a positive environment. She now runs Changes Through Children with hopes of empowering children to have the confidence to make a difference in their community.

Veronica encarnacion
CFO

Veronica works as a Director of HR in the entertainment industry and has a Masters degree in Organizational Development. This has provided foundational and practical experience that has grown her passion for providing youth with the financial literacy they need to thrive in the world today. She hopes to be able to impart some of this knowledge to the youth that participate with Changes through Children so that they are better equipped to face the world and their goals.

FABIOLA Suárez
SECRETARY

Fabiola Suárez is a first generation graduate with a  bachelors in sociology , minor in psychology and a EMT certified with a 15 year experience in the medical field , and  trilingual. She believes that self education open doors in life ,and that we never stop learning . Working with Changes Through Children her goal is to instill social emotional learning to as many children across LA County.