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Local Resources for Fire Victims - #Sonoma Proud's Long List of Help Offered by Local Businesses
Here's a list showcasing some of the outpouring of support for those who need loving kindness in the form of food,water, animal care and more. FREE FOOD / WATER: • Better homes and Gardens in Sebastopol will give you a cup of coffee and wifi and you can charge your phone. 186 Main St. Sebastopol. Come on over. • Amy’s Drive Thru in Rohnert Park: offering free meals to those evacuated. If you choose to pay for a evacuees meal, 100% of that money will be donated to help in the aids effort.
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SONOMA COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ACT (MHSA)2017-2020 Three-Year Integrated Plan & Annual Update for 2015-2016
To read the full report, click here : Mental Health Services Act Integrated Report 2017 - 2020 Or see attached for a printable version of the report.
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New 5 Year El Dorado County ACEs Collaborative Action Plan Workbook for 10/2018-10/2023
Attached is the 5 Year El Dorado County ACEs Collaborative Action Plan Workbook for 10/01/18-10/01/23. Action Plan updated as of 5_2019.
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Notes from 2-26-2020 SCAC meeting
All were welcomed and each person introduced themselves, highlighting what inspires them to integrate ACEs science into their personal and or professional lives. New members were welcomed! Elizabeth Smith, Founder/ CEO of Project Whole Child introduced herself, and shared that in addition to this role she is a west county school board member , a board member of PeaceTown , and president of the Sebastopol Soroptimist Club ! Whew! When the group’s conversation moved towards identifying a space...
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Oakland, CA, youth organization takes next step in systems change to heal trauma
In a room in East Oakland, Calif., photos of children are projected on a screen. “Who is that?” asks Briana Moore, a licensed clinical social worker in private practice and a master trainer for the East Bay Agency for Children’s Trauma Transformed program. “Bill Clinton,” responds one of the 20 employees of the East Oakland Youth Development Center (EOYDC).
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Petaluma Health Care District wins Community Philanthropy Award [Northbaybusinessjournal.com]
Petaluma Health Care District, a public agency and a California special district, funds evidence-based health programs and invests in local nonprofits that provide critical social services and address the root causes of poor health. During the 2015-2016 fiscal year, PHCD provided $280,000 in charitable funds, sponsorships and in-kind technical support to 33 Southern Sonoma County nonprofits, such as the Boys and Girls Club, Mentor Me, North Bay Children’s Center, Petaluma Educational...
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Prevent Child Abuse - Sonoma County annual report 2014-2015
In case you missed picking up a copy of the 2014-2015 annual report from Prevent Child Abuse-Sonoma County, here it is. This year, it provides a snapshot of child abuse and neglect data, a two-page overview of the Adverse Childhood Experiences Study,...
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Proposed Changes to the SCAC Working Guidelines: Vote at October Meeting
At our October meeting, we will vote to approve a set of working guidelines for Sonoma County ACES Connection. Attached you will find a description of the recommended changes. Please read and be ready to discuss and vote on the proposed changes at our meeting on the 26th. How we developed these recommendations I had requested that SCAC members post any comments or concerns about the proposed guidelines. I received comments from a few persons and invited all of them to participate in an ad...
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Eleven state-specific profiles feature ACEs-related data and ACEs/trauma-informed/resilience-building initiatives
One of the resources shared with participants in the Sept. 13-14 convening of First Spouses in Milwaukee to address trauma was a series of state information sheets that featured data on ACEs prevalence and ACEs/trauma-informed/resilience-building initiatives. These one-pagers provided a succinct summary of state highlights on trauma that in some instances were well known to the First Spouses but for others, provided new information. In partnership with state trauma leaders, ACEs Connection...
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How collaboration helps clinic in San Mateo County, CA, tackle ACEs in children
Dr. Elizabeth Grady is a pediatrician at the South San Francisco Clinic, a community clinic of San Mateo Medical Center. She and Susana Flores , a senior public health nurse with San Mateo County Health, spoke with me about how the clinic and other health agencies in San Mateo have been able to craft ways to work together to prevent and heal toxic stress in children. Grady also talked about how she and Flores have been working with the Resilient Beginnings Collaborative (RBC), a group of...
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Solano County launches its ACEs and resilience initiative inviting all to take action
Elizabeth Huntley recalls the day when her family’s life was turned upside down. “One day my mom woke up and she packed up all of our clothes, all five of us…and she took me and my younger sister who had the same father… down to my paternal grandmother’s house…and she left us there. She took my middle sister to a town near Birmingham, Ala., and left her there. She took my only brother and an older sister back to Huntsville and left them at a sister’s house. Then she went back to that housing...
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Solano County's (CA) ACEs initiative, a robust community effort, makes room for input from all
In a house called “Johanna’s House” on a tree-lined side street in Vallejo, Calif., four women are filling out the adverse childhood experiences (ACE) survey given to them by Maria Guevara, the founder of Vallejo Together, an organization that serves homeless residents in Vallejo. The house was named for Johanna Dilag, a homeless woman who was found dead along with her dog.
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Sonoma County ACES Connection Meeting 10-26-16
Dear Friends, We’ll be gathering at the Valley of the Moon Children’s Home for our next meeting of the Sonoma County ACEs Connection. (Many of you may already plan to be there for the “ACEs, Trauma Informed and Self Care” workshop with Brian Farragher.) During this compelling meeting we’ll hear about the Master Training event with ACE Interface and Dr. Anda, the California ACEs Conference hosted by the Center for Youth Wellness, among other exciting announcements. We will also be doing the...
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ACEs Connection's Inclusion Tool makes sure nobody's left out
We developed ACEs Connection's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Tool — called the Inclusion Tool, for short — to ensure that ACEs initiatives across the world focus on being inclusive when forming a steering committee, recruiting leaders, providing education about ACEs science, recruiting members, or providing resources and services within their communities. The more inclusive your ACEs initiative is, the more diverse it will be, giving your initiative a real shot at achieving equity and...
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ANNOUNCING: $700,000 GRANT TO SONOMA LAND TRUST TO PROTECT CRITICAL OPEN SPACE LAND AT SONOMA DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER [CFSC]
By Caitlin Childs, June 26, 2019, Community Foundation Sonoma County We are so pleased to announce this wonderful news: Thanks to the vision of a family that cared deeply about the future of Sonoma County, the Sonoma Land Trust has received a $700,000 grant from Community Foundation Sonoma County and our regional affiliate the Sonoma Valley Fund to protect more than 700 acres of open space, trails and natural resources at the site of the former Sonoma Developmental Center (SDC). This grant...
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Community Profiles from selected CA ACEs Initiatives and Programs
CA communities and organizations from across the state shared information about their trauma informed and resilience building initiatives at the Child Adversity Policymaker Awareness Day on July 11, 2017 in Sacramento. The event, organized by 4CA ( California Campaign to Counter Childhood Adversity) , educated state legislators about the impacts of child adversity across the lifecourse and strategies for preventing ACEs, healing trauma and creating resilient communities. A series of twelve...
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Disaster Funds List
Attached you will find a list of participating organizations donating funds to victims from the Northern CA fires. If you or someone you know is seeking assistance, please check out this list.
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DRAFT notes from our October 2019 meeting
Draft notes from our October 23, 2019 meeting Welcome: For all who could join our meeting on October 23rd, thank you for your participation! Together we can broaden our understanding of how ACEs impact our communities and what folks are doing to address ACEs. In October we welcomed David Beck MD a local Psychiatrist, Lynn Burke from Drug Abuse Alternatives Center (DAAC) Perinatal Program and we welcomed the return of Carla Denner LCSW who is now with DHS - BH- Alcohol and Other Drug...
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Trauma Informed Pocket Card Inspires Praise from Community Member
Do you read the Press Democrat or the North Bay Business Journal? If yes, you may have seen Prevent Child Abuse Sonoma County's special newspaper insert. This colorful and helpful resource guide offered stories, tips, resources and tools for helping to strengthen families and reduce child abuse. Page 7 featured an article about "Trauma Informed Care" and included a pocket card folks could use as a tool for letting doctors, dentists, and other care providers they might need some extra care to...
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"What Happened To You? A Journey From Childhood Adversity to Resiliency" Explained by a Compelling Pamphlet
I found a manila envelope on my desk this morning. Inside was a heartfelt letter wrapped around a small stack of pamphlets. I can't remember the last time I held a paper resource guide in my hand, and there is something quite satisfying in this small, tangible resource. As I thumb through the pages, I feel myself drawn into a simple, relate-able story. I'm eager to keep turning pages and to discover how those of us with similar stories can find resources and support. "The pamphlet is...
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Sonoma County ACEs Connection Meeting Minutes September 2018
Monthly meeting minutes for September 2018.
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Sonoma County ACEs Connection Meeting Minutes September 26, 2018
Here are the meeting minutes for the General Assembly meeting that took place on September 26, 2018.
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Sonoma County ACES Connection Meeting Notes from 3-23-16
(Please see the attachment for the version with photos and colors - it is much more visually interesting!) 3/23/16 Dear Sonoma County ACEs Connection Enthusiasts, Thank you to all that participated in today’s ACES meeting. Today, we started the meeting with a quiet mindful moment . Susan Barnett-Hampson led us in a short meditation, using her soothing, slow voice to ground us in the present moment. A few deep breaths and positive affirmations can help us refocus whenever needed! “ A...
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Sonoma County Library: Virtual Book Club via Zoom
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Boys & Girls Teen Club to relocate in 2021 (Sonoma Index Tribune)
By Lorna Sheridan, July, 6, 2020, Sonoma Index Tribune. Five years after opening its doors in the Maxwell Village Shopping Center, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma Valley is giving up the lease on its teen-centric club location. Club CEO Cary Snowden told the Index-Tribune that while the program “continues to thrive,” because it is a free offering, “the financial sustainability of the building itself is just too much with the onset of COVID.” “We’ve always known taking over that big...
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City of Sonoma faces ‘unprecedented’ economic uncertainty (Sonoma Sun)
By Sonoma Sun Staff writers, July 9, 2020. Like most cities, the City of Sonoma finds itself in a financial hole due to the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. In order to cope with deep cuts in revenue, city staff developed a set of three different five-year financial projection plans for City Council review, named Optimistic, Base Conservative, and Pessimistic. [ Please click here to read more. ]
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Friendly Reminder: our July meeting is Weds 7/22 at 3:30!
Please join our July Zoom meeting - all are welcome! If you prefer, there is a call in option too. ZOOM LINK or see calendar for more details. So much is happening across the county (and beyond) so maybe we can put our heads together and find ways to support this important work! See below for the draft agenda and the attached references: 1 OCAP released their strategic plan 2020-2025 2 MCH released a report on how health inequities emerge before birth 3 EfC just released Trauma Informed...
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Sonoma County ACES Connection Meeting Notes 9/23
Welcome https://www.acesconnection.com/g/sonoma-county-aces-connection Grounding activity - Introductions - Invited each of 15 in attendance to introduce themselves and share what brings them to this gathering. Alison Lobb - Mind Body Skills group cohort - these groups count toward parole officer education hours. Now have a waiting list of 3-4 people! Project coordination for mental health collaboration project - during pretrial period - support transition into community and treatment -...
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SCAC Community Manager is a "Local Who Makes a Difference"
So often the work we do around ACEs, trauma, and resilience can be seen as part of the larger landscape and not receive the recognition it deserves. Today I am happy to share tha t Elizabeth Smith the Sonoma County ACEs Connection Community Manager was formally selected by the City of Sebastopol! The City of Sebastopol explains why Elizabeth was selected: Elizabeth is an author, public speaker and advocate for suicide awareness and the prevention of child abuse and neglect. She is the...
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Easter Egg Hunt To-Go to buffer toxic stress?
As we approach another Easter without the excitement of community Easter egg hunts, school activities, and all the things that make the holidays special for community and especially our children- their POSITIVE Childhood experiences. Last year I coordinated a Easter Egg Hunt To-Go and have ran with the idea again this year. With the support of almost 20 organizations, it is coming together nicely. Inside the Easter Egg Hunt To-Go bags will be a dozen eggs including one golden egg with a...
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Sebastopol Community Needs Summit TONIGHT
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcvc-muqz8oGtRROh8WZY6xZooTtP_-YZfm Here are the details for tonight: Date Wednesday, May 12, 2021 Time 4pm - 7:30pm SebSummit Zoom Link SUMMIT DOWNLOADS Sebastopol Summit Program Sebastopol Guide to Nonprofits and Service Organizations Sebastopol Summit Program 4:00pm | Welcome | Una Glass, Mayor, City of Sebastopol 4:10pm | Opening Remarks | Hal Kwalwasser, Rotary Club of Sebastopol 4:25pm | Panel #1: Food & Housing 5:20pm | Panel #2: Mental Health...
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SCPC brings Positive Experiences this spring
Sonoma County PACEs Connection is proud to be a partner in the local service club led Annual Easter Egg Hunt. This is the first in person community Easter egg hunt since 2019.
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What happened to you, Book study leader training
Find out how to bring a book study group on What Happened to You? to your community! To register visit: https://ctfalliance.org/partnering-with-parents/book-club/
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Sonoma County PACEs Connection Monthly Meeting
Welcome to Sonoma County PACES Connection. We invite anyone to attend our meetings. ALL voices are important. Please feel free to invite guests This Thursday 8/25 between 3-4PM will be the Sonoma County PACEs Connection monthly meeting. All are welcome to join. Please share. Agenda: *Mindful Moment *Introductions *ARPA update *"What Happened to You" Book Club *West County Schools PACEs/Resilience presentations *SCPC Fiscal Sponsor update *Fall SCPC Social *Partner Share *Action Items Join...
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Sonoma County PACEs Connection Monthly Meeting
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August SCPC Meeting Minutes
Agenda: *Mindful Moment *Introductions *ARPA update *"What Happened to You" Book Club *West County Schools PACEs/Resilience presentations *SCPC Fiscal Sponsor update *Fall SCPC Social *Partner Share *Action Items In attendance: Carla Denner-LCSW, Chris Alexander-County of Sonoma County Health Services-Public Health/Healthy Communities, Liz George-RN-PHN-HNB-BC- IBCLC-Senior Public Health Nurse/Perinatal Services Coordinator/Maternal Child and Adolescent Health Coordinator, Elizabeth...
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July Meeting Minutes
*Mindful Moment *Welcome and Introductions *What Happened to You? Book Club *PACES and Resilience West County Schools *Pathway to Income Equity coalition *Steering Committee *SCPC ARPA update *SCPC Social *Action items/Future Agenda items In attendance: Elizabeth Smith-Community Manager, Elizabeth Vermilyea-Deputy Director CPI, Sandra Bodley-GHAC, Carla Denner- Elizabeth led the group in a mindful moment. Carla and Elizabeth Smith shared that they have been attending "What Happened to You?"...
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Moving Families from Surviving to Thriving
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Moving Families from Surviving to Thriving
Learn more about the protective factors in What Happened to You? and how to use a strength-based approach to move families from surviving to thriving. Register at ctfalliance.org/partnering-with-parents/book-club .
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September Monthly Meeting
Welcome to Sonoma County PACES Connection. We invite anyone to attend our meetings. ALL voices are important. Please feel free to invite guests This Thursday 9/22 between 3-4PM will be the Sonoma County PACEs Connection monthly meeting. All are welcome to join. Please share. Agenda: *Mindful Moment/Introductions *September Suicide Awareness Month re-cap *"What Happened to You" Book Club *West County Schools PACEs/Resilience presentations *Alchemical Hypnotherapy for Business and Life *Fall...
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Rotary Club hosts panel discussion on mental health
Sonoma County PACEs Connection, Community Manager set to be a panelist speaking to Children's Mental Health. Between fires, floods, power shutoffs, and a pandemic, our children have faced more adversity than ever before. Sebastopol Rotary is happy to host a panel discussion October 21 on the topic of their mental health. We hope this will not only raise awareness but provide some insight as to where we can be of help. If you're interested in attending and you are not currently a member,...
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Local Soroptimist Club offers educational scholarship to support women's education
Every year, Soroptimist distributes more than $2.8 million in education awards to about 1,700 women all over the world. Over half of our Live Your Dream Awards recipients are survivors of domestic violence, trafficking or sexual assault. Nearly all of the women and families we serve have overcome enormous obstacles including poverty, teen pregnancy, and drug or alcohol addiction. Live Your Dream Awards recipients may use the cash award to offset any costs associated with their efforts to...