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Redding Fire Department welcomes 12 babies after the Carr Fire [KRCR News]

Karen Clemmer · 7/9/1912:00 AM

By Julia Avery, July 9, 2019, KRCR News 7 REDDING, Calif. — Nearing the one year anniversary of the Carr Fire, the 12 babies born to a Redding Fire Fighter in the year following the Carr Fire got together for a photo shoot. "After the Carr Fire, after we all went through something emotional we all got together and were telling each other what was happening and we all kind of figured out we were all pregnant together," said Kimberly Hanlon, a Redding Fire wife. They call it one big family.

GAO report on challenges that states face in addressing child trauma

Elizabeth Prewitt PACEsConnection writer · 5/28/197:24 AM

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report on May 22 on the challenges that states face in their efforts to support children affected by trauma. The findings were based in part on interviewing state and local officials in six states (Colorado, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Ohio, Washington, and Wisconsin) along with questionnaires to 16 states. The request for the report was made by two Illinois members of Congress, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin and Congressman Danny Davis, and...

The Economics of Child Abuse: A Study of California

Jenny Pearlman · 4/23/1912:53 PM

While the impact of maltreatment on a child and their family is devastating, child maltreatment also has serious effects far beyond those for the victim. Maltreatment results in ongoing costs to taxpayers, institutions, businesses, and society at large. Local communities bear the brunt of these costs in the form of medical, educational, and judicial costs, though more tragic signs are seen in homelessness, addiction, and teen pregnancy. To create a concrete understanding of the widespread...

4CA Policymaker Education Day is Back!

Donielle Prince · 3/19/1912:25 PM

We're back!! Join us for Policymaker Education Day 2019 on MAY 1!

Virtual Screening of Broken Places on March 21st & Registration for ACEs Connection Members!

Christine Cissy White · 3/14/196:52 PM

Please join us on Thursday, March 21st for a special virtual screening of Broken Places , the latest U.S. documentary on early childhood trauma and resilience. The film will be offered via a private Vimeo link with passcode to all registered members of ACEs Connection, for free, accessible in the United States and internationally. REGISTER TODAY: To register, please visit : https://goo.gl/forms/apdoINwgtQmydEXK2 The viewing portal for the film will open on Vimeo at 6am EST and close at 11pm...

Northern California ACEs Collaborative Launched

Lisa A Tadlock · 3/13/197:08 PM

The Public Health Institute’s Population Health Innovation Lab has started a pilot mulit-sector collaborative focused on developing policies and system’s change related to domestic violence under the ACEs spectrum. The five pilot counties are Butte, Glenn, Shasta, Tehama and Trinity.

Calling all California health departments and community-based nonprofit organizations interested in the Community Reinvestment Grants Program!

Christina Bethell · 3/4/199:05 AM

The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) is soliciting input and feedback from interested stakeholders on the details of the California Reinvestment Grants (CalCRG) Program Draft Grant Solicitation. I really encourage all interested stakeholders to provide their feedback to GO-Biz early so they can best serve the needs of your organizations and ultimately build resilient and flourishing communities. Stakeholders may submit feedback by email, CalCRG@gobiz.ca.gov ,...

California Counties Encouraged to Apply for Mental Health Wellness Grants [Sonoma County Gazette]

Karen Clemmer · 2/26/198:37 AM

“There is no better investment we can make today than in the next generation of adults who will be the workers, parents, leaders, and caretakers of the world,” Treasurer Ma said. The deadline for counties to apply for grants is Thursday, February 28, 2019, at 5:00 p.m. Non-profit corporations also are encouraged to contact their counties to apply jointly. The California Health Facilities Financing Authority (CHFFA), chaired by Treasurer Ma, will distribute the funds through the Investment in...

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