The full moon was setting and the sun was rising as organizers from KIDS Network, Children & Family Resource Services, Casa Pacifica, and the Department of Behavioral Wellness began setting up the 2019 BRIDGES TO RESILIENCE Conference on October 14 th at the beautiful Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort. The stately halls and ballrooms were a flurry of activity as staff prepared to receive over 350 community members who work with children, youth and families in Santa Barbara County.

A wonderful summary of a wonderful day! Thanks for this post, Barb!

Thank you for this recap, Barbara, for those of us who couldn't be there!

Congratulations, Barb! What a great conference this was! It's a testimony to you and your community that you have such amazing engagement in integrating ACEs science into so many parts of the Santa Barbara County community. Y'all are well on the way to becoming a healing-centered community!

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