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LEARNING COMMUNITY CONVENINGS

Strategies 2.0 brings together professionals and organizations in Learning Communities across the state to exchange ideas, share resources, and collaborate to craft solutions for your area’s most pressing needs.

Here is a list of upcoming Learning Community convenings in-person or online:

Sierra Learning Convening
Further Along the Road to Building Family, Agency, Community Resilience:  Rural Policies to Improve Housing Affordability and Accessibility
Thursday, February 13, 2020. 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
In Jackson, with remote locations in Loyalton, Mammoth Lakes, Bishop, Markleville and online participation available.

Northern Learning Convening
Early Childhood Mental Health: Introducing and Applying a Comprehensive Framework for Understanding Young Children's Behavior
Thursday, February 20, 2020. 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm
In Lakeport, with remote locations in Redding, Eureka, Mt. Shasta, Ukiah, Alturus and online participation available.

Valley Learning Convening
Engaging Parents and Building Resilience in Your Community
Wednesday, February 26, 2020. 8:30 am - 2:00 pm
In Modesto, with remote locations in Merced, Fresno and online participation available.

SoCal Learning Convening
Lived Experience: Parent partners share their experience as family strengthening program participants
Thursday, February 27, 2020. 9:00am-12:30pm
In Anaheim, with remote locations in San Luis Obispo, Oxnard, Moreno Valley, San Diego and online participation available.

Regarding a convening, one participant explains the best part of the day:

“The Learning Community is really beneficial. My hope is that as the Learning Communities continue, more people will find the value in them. I really enjoy the collaborative interaction and growing with the people in my community.”

TRAININGS

Trauma-Informed Care
The Child Abuse Prevention Center, Sacramento, CA
February 11, 2020, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Facilitating Change Talk
The Child Abuse Prevention Center, Sacramento, CA
Thursday, February 13, 2020, 9:00 - 4:00 pm

Partnering with Families: Comprehensive Case Management
First 5 San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA
Thursday, February 13, 2020, 8:30 - 4:00 pm

Youth Empowered
SAY San Diego, San Diego, CA
Wednesday, February 19, 2020, 8:30 - 4:00 pm

Home Visiting Essentials
First 5 San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA
Tuesday, February 25, 2020, 8:30 - 4:00 pm

Webinars

ACEs Connection: Growing Resilient Communities 2.1 Framework to Accelerate Your ACEs Initiative: Thursday, February 6^th, 2020
 
This 90-minute professional webinar will introduce family support professionals and others to the science of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and look more deeply into strategies community members can utilize to accelerate local ACEs initiatives. Together we will explore the five elements of Growing Resilient Communities 2.1 Framework.

Leadership Models for Improving Impact: Tuesday, February 18^th, 2020
 
This 90-minute professional webinar will give additional insights into approaches to leadership that can improve outcomes. The webinar will explore how individuals in various settings can expand their capacity and effectiveness to advocate for children and families. This webinar explores various approaches to leadership and, more specifically, styles of leadership that can contribute to achieving the goals of reducing child abuse and neglect. It also has application to day-to-day decision-making and professional interactions both within and across organizations.

First 5 Association of CA 2020 Census

First 5 Association of California's new Census Toolkit of FREE print & digital assets help encourage parents and caregivers to count all kids.

Visit the website to download the toolkit!