September 15-October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month. View a collection of Hispanic and Latino Heritage Events in the Commonwealth via the Governor's website. You can read about the history of the month and the importance of considerations of language, equity and justice during this month and beyond, as well as peruse a collection of resources, on NPR.

Longstanding racism and the harms caused by the COVID-19 pandemic create significant strains on mental wellbeing. The pandemic has exacerbated multiple risk factors for suicide and childhood trauma including job loss and financial stress, social isolation, and access to healthcare. This brief from the Prevention Institute explores how local government agencies have integrated internal- and external-facing trauma-informed practices and implemented long-term systems change to address community needs through an equity lens.

Balancing Adverse Childhood Experiences with HOPE
This report presents evidence for HOPE (Health Outcomes of Positive Experiences) based on newly released, compelling data that reinforce the need to promote positive experiences for children and families in order to foster healthy childhood development despite the adversity common in so many families. Read the full report here.

Preventing Trauma and Suicide During Catastrophic Events and Beyond
These modules from the Prevention Institute include a public health collaborative approach, bringing equity to prevention, developing strategies, and ACEs prevention multimedia resources.

The next Racial Truth & Reconciliation VA Coalition Meeting will be October 13, 12:00-1:30pm. At this meeting, you will hear updates post-Racial Truth & Reconciliation Week and the Virginia General Assembly emergency session. Engage with our committees: advocacy & activism, education, engagement, and partnerships as we plan for the winter Virginia General Assembly Session. Register here! Visit the Voices website for additional information on upcoming RTRVA Committee meetings!

Reminder: FACT Emergency Funds Grants
Emergency Funds Grants from FACT (Family & Children's Trust Fund) are still available to VA TICNs. Networks that previously applied are eligible to apply again as this is a new fiscal year! If you need assistance or additional information, please contact Charlotte Eure at ceure@grscan.com.

Free Trainings & Workshops via Greater Richmond SCAN and VDH
Click on the images below to register for these upcoming trainings and workshops. Note: Use code VIRTUAL10 at check-out to register for Stewards of Children. Email Charlotte Eure at ceure@grscan.com with any questions and/or if you are interested in scheduling any of these trainings for your network or organization!