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The election is upon us. In two short weeks, we voters in this country decide who will lead us for the next four years. We have the opportunity to embrace — as a national priority — the tenets of understanding, nurturing and healing that underlie the science of adverse childhood experiences and move in a direction that embraces cultural and racial equity and anti-racism. Or not. What is clear is that no matter what, the ACEs movement will continue.

Being the Change: 3 Tips for Changemakers on 10/22 10am on October 22 Now more than ever, many of us are feeling the call to be a part of the sweeping change in our world while at the same time being affected by the stressful circumstances. There are many types of changemakers and ways to bring about change. Join Kamakshi Hart, MA, creator of Origins newest course, "The Changemaker: It Starts With You", and Andi Fetzner, PsyD, co-founder of Origins Training & Consulting for a one-hour...

1:00-2:30pm Monday, October 26 Join Prevention Institute on October 26 for the APHA 2020 Day of Action, Safer Communities through Racial Justice . In this virtual action, while we tweet storm for safer communities through racial justice, you’ll hear about and be invited to join Get Out The Vote efforts and critical campaigns to invest in schools and communities. We know that this work has to be sustained, so you’ll also learn about longer-term strategies for community-driven, public health...

NEW Rental Assistance Program available to Yolo low income residents The County has a new rental assistance program available to low income residents, in partnership with Yolo County Housing who is the program administrator. A press release was just sent out on social media and is on the Yolo County website. I’ve also attached some flyers in English and Spanish and the program summary. Please share as needed. Thanks! o Here’s the link to the English press release:...

Register to Reserve Your Spot at the Monthly California Statewide Self-Advocacy Chats The third Wednesday of each month; the first will be held on Wednesday, October 21st @ 11:00 A.M. The California State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD) is excited to announce the first in a series of monthly California Statewide Self-Advocacy Chats and encourage those who are interested to join in the conversation! The “California Statewide Self-Advocacy Chats” are designed to provide...

Reports from the National Academies of Sciences on LGBTQI+ Populations The Health of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender People: Building a Foundation for Better Understanding Collecting Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Data in Electronic Health Records: Workshop Summary Preventing Bullying Through Science, Policy, and Practice Promoting Positive Adolescent Health Behaviors and Outcomes: Thriving in the 21st Century Child Abuse Prevention Toolkits in English and Spanish from...

· Safe Sleep Month : Learning about safe sleep isn’t just important for parents, but for all caregivers, including grandparents, childcare workers and other family members. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) website has fantastic resources to share with parents and caregivers about safe sleep practices, as well as, ways that you can help promote safe sleep practices in your communities. For more information and free resources to share with your community, visit:...

FREE Flu Vaccine Sites in Yolo County Please share the Yolo web page for the Flu Season 2020-21 with clients. It has information about the flu as well as a calendar of flu vaccine sites that are open to the public and all ages throughout Yolo. California Parent and Youth Helpline and Online Support Groups Parents Anonymous® Inc. is offering California Parent & Youth Helpline and Online Parent Support Groups to address increased stressors and concerns faced by parents and youth during the...

Dr. Rhea Boyd to present at the MBK Sacramento Trauma and Healing Learning Series on 10/29/20, 10:00 AM PST- 12:30 pm. Registration link and event flyer included in this post.

You are invited to register for the Research and Evaluation Conference on Self-Sufficiency (RECS) 2020 , convened by the Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation in the Administration for Children and Families of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This year’s conference will be held virtually on October 13-15 and October 19-22. There is no cost to attend the conference, although all participants and speakers should register online. Virtual RECS 2020 will provide an...

In a new policy brief from the UC Davis Center for Poverty & Inequality Research, Erin R. Hamilton, Caitlin Patler, and Robin Savinar write that DACA recipients, without access to permanent legal status, experience ‘liminal legality’ characterized by chronic uncertainty and limited socioeconomic integration. Key Facts: 900,000 undocumented immigrants applied for DACA status between June 2012 and September 2018. DACA has enabled substantial economic and educational mobility for many, but...

Please read more below and in the attachment about two Soroptimist Award for $2,000 for women with primary responsibility for their families and who are attending an undergraduate degree program or a vocational skills training program. Applicants must live or go to school in Yolo County. Please share and encourage eligible women to apply! Soroptimist International of Greater Davis is sponsoring an annual award entitled, “ Live Your Dream ”. This award was established to assist women, who...