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ACEs Connection Network and The Kennedy Forum host pre-premiere of the documentary "Paper Tigers"
Please read article below by ACEs Connection staff member, Elizabeth Prewitt, about the screening of Paper Tigers as we in Yolo plan for a screening of the documentary this Fall! - Gail When I heard this vignette, I realized the full potential...
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Community invited to join unifying interfaith walk [Davis Enterprise]
It is in the spirit of sharing a common message of love and understanding, which the Celebration of Abraham has fostered for 15 years, that the organization is sponsoring “Living with Religious Diversity: Walking Our Faith and Sharing a Meal” on Sunday, Oct. 22. During the event, which will run from 4:30 to 8 p.m., participants will walk approximately one mile from Congregation Bet Haverim to the Islamic Center of Davis, then approximately one mile to the United Methodist Church, where a...
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Donations Needed! DCMH continuing services to the community during COVID-19 emergency
Davis Community Meals is continuing to provide food, housing and services to many of the most vulnerable in our community as has been our mission since 1991. We are continuing our meals program at St. Martin’s Episcopal Church on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:45 pm and our lunch on Saturday at 11:30 am. In compliance with state and local guidelines, we have suspended our sit down eating service and are now preparing and handing out bagged sandwiches and other food items for take away. All of...
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Event: Student research discussing Sexual Harassment at Davis Senior High School
Jann Murray-Garcia, at Davis Enterprise columnist details a student research project on the stunning disconnect between what boys and girls at Davis High define as sexual harassment. An event discussing this research, "Sexual Harassment at Davis Senior High School," is Tuesday, Oct 30th at 7pm at the Discovery Christian Church office at 132 E Street, Suite 250. Light refreshments. Read her column here: ...
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FREE class: Caring for the Caregiver
The class will be geared towards parents caring for their children who have any types of special needs, adults caring for their aging or ill loved ones or parents caring for foster children who may require extra support due to previous health or life experiences. It will also be open for those of us in the helping or caring professions, who are providing services to folks in these aforementioned populations. The class is FREE and SPACE IS LIMITED (the first 90 people to RSVP will be given a...
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Yolo County Child and Family Initiatives
In an effort to help us know more about the great work that is happening in Yolo County and to increase opportunities for collaboration, Natalie Audage of YCCA created a spreadsheet of Yolo County child and family initiatives. For this effort, initiatives are defined as multi-organization or agency collaboratives, meetings, or committees related to children and families in Yolo County. Natalie will revise this document on an ongoing basis. If you have any additions or changes, please let...
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YOLO LIBRARY RESOURCES: Visit the Library from your home!
Visit Yolo County Library online 24/7: Check out our library resources and collections from home for free using your library card: https:// yolocountylibrary.org/ Spring into Reading! March 29 – April 30: Participate in an online community reading event at https://yolocountylibrary. beanstack.org/reader365 . Enjoy some reading, then follow writing prompts to earn activity badges. Complete 10 badges to be entered into a prize drawing! Social distancing doesn't have to mean isolation. Engage...
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YOLO FOOD BANK WEEKLY FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS in West Sacramento and Davis
In case your families are in need of food there are 2 food distributions coordinated by the food bank each Saturday (flyers attached): 1) One will be at the West Sacramento City Hall at 9:30 am 2) The other will be at Davis Community Church at 2:30 pm The food bank is asking clients to bring their own bags/carts. If you have any elderly clients or clients with illnesses that prevent them from going to these food distributions, please contact the Yolo County Food Bank to sign up for delivery:...
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Explore racial healing at Davis Community Church
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Family Court Crisis: Who Will Protect the Children
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Ritual Abuse and Mind Control: History and Scope
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Seventh Annual Promotores Conference March 28th in Winters
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Supporting & Empowering Parents & Caregivers
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Supportive Housing for Yolo County
It’s no secret that Yolo County, like the rest of California, has a severe shortage of affordable housing, including supportive housing for people with disabilities. County public health officials are exploring ways to develop a range of housing options, including Board & Care facilities, for people with mental illnesses. Combining affordable housing with intensive services to such a high-needs group saved an average of $6,000 a year per person in health care costs, reduced their days in...
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Teen aggression, Social Media and the relation to hate crimes
Featuring UCD associate professor Dr. Robert Faris and school resource officer Derek Carlson . MARCH 21ST at 7pm at the Davis United Methodist Church, 1620 Anderson Rd. Sponsored by the Phoenix Coalition.
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The Compassionate Christian Response to Adverse Childhood Experiences
3:41 PM (0 minutes ago) Childhood Adversity and The Compassionate Christian Response Did you know adverse childhood experiences are very common, yet they are often unrecognized as contributors to poor physical and emotional well being across generations? This 8 week Bible based small group study held at Davis Community Church 412 C street, is designed to promote the well being of children and to decrease the adverse life long public health impact of trauma on the developing child. This is...
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The Cost of Darkness documentary screening on 10/10
Join The Culture C.O.-O.P. for a preview of a powerful documentary called the The Cost of Darkness. The movie will be screened at Second Baptist Church in Woodland, on October 10th from 6-8:30pm. A light dinner is served at 6pm, and childcare will be provided. The event is free but donations are welcome. Everyone is invited to attend. Please see the attached flyer for more information or visit the Culture Co-op here: http://www.cultureco-op.com/the-cost-of-darkness
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GATHER: CULTIVATING HOPE AND WELLBEING, Friday, January 27, 5:45 pm Community Church, Davis
Gather (formerly Poetix) meets the last Friday of the month at 5:45pm. Childcare for nursery aged kids is provided. It’s a service aimed at the spiritual but not necessarily religious and invites people into about an hour of music, reflection, and guided meditation that provides inner renewal, spiritual experience, and gentle connection with others. This month’s service is about cultivating hope for healing, new beginnings, and the courage we need to foster the wellbeing of our communities...
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Gathering for GLORY Conference April 20
This conference seeks to bridge the wisdom, perspectives, and experiences from the faith-based community to those of our Black Child Legacy Campaign communities to reduce African American child deaths in Sacramento County. In Sacramento County, African American children die at twice the rate of any other ethnicity. The four leading causes of death are perinatal conditions, infant sleep-related deaths, child abuse and neglect, and third –party homicide. The Black Child Legacy Campaign is the...
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In ACEs Connection webinar, physicians talk trauma, offer tips for helping pediatric immigrant patients
Dr. Raul Gutierrez, a pediatrician in the San Francisco Bay Area, said he and his fellow clinicians see constant fear and its health consequences every single day among the largely immigrant and Latino population they serve. It’s all the result of anti-immigrant policies and the news cycle that feeds the fear. Dr. Raul Gutierrez “It is almost inescapable with the repercussions of immigration policy on the radio, television, social media and from friends and family,” Gutierrez told the 69...
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National Council Webinar: Organizational Approaches to Effective Trauma-Informed Services - Slides included!
I viewed this webinar a couple of weeks ago and found it quite useful. https://www.thenationalcouncil...ars/webinar-archive/ Scroll down to find Organizational Approaches to Effective Trauma-Informed Services Cheryl Sharp, Senior Advisor for...
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New and improved 2nd edition of the "Bruised Reeds & Smoldering Wicks" trauma-informed curriculum for churches now available!
I am pleased to announce that a NEW, 8-week version of the study, "Bruised Reeds and Smoldering Wicks," is now available. This 2nd edition includes input I received from the ACEsConnection community and others which resulted in two additional weeks of material. You still get the movie, "Paper Tigers," and the licensing to show it to up to 250 in an educational or religious setting, but there is much more... And, while a number of edits have gone into this second edition of the curriculum, my...
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NEW: Updated Yolo Child and Family Initiatives spreadsheet
In an effort to help us know more about the great work that is happening in Yolo County and to increase opportunities for collaboration, please find an updated version of the spreadsheet of Yolo County child and family initiatives attached below. For this effort, initiatives are defined as multi-organization or agency collaboratives, meetings, or committees related to children and families in Yolo County. If you have any changes or additions to make for the next version, please email me.
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Resilience for Children & Families: Supportive Beliefs during COVID19
Hello, ACEs Connection professionals! Here is the 4th in our series of COVID19 weekly resilience briefs. This one explores the protective factor of connectivity and spiritual beliefs. It encourages children in research supported ways to look to something greater during difficult times. Many Thanks to the contributions of Victor Vieth, MA Theology, J.D., Director of ZeroAbuseProject, the CAST university programs, and Chair of AVAhealth. Enjoy!
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WORKSHOP -Grief Weavings: Integrating Cognition and Memory into a Meaningful Story
Join us on Dec 1st with Peggy Gulshen, LMFT and Certified Art Therapist DATE: Saturday, December 1 , 2018 TIME: 9am-12noon LOCATION: Unitarian Church in Davis, 27074 Patwin Rd, Davis, CA 95616 COST: 3 hours for 3 CEUs. The cost is $40 for non-members, $25 for YSCAMFT members. This workshop introduces the grief weaving art modality, developed for use with bereaved persons. Based on grief theory and brain studies, the project promotes a kinetic crossover of cognitive memory with emotional...
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Yolo CASA in Action
This is wonderful story of how a CASA Volunteer can directly affect a child and family. The Foster Care program provides a safe haven for children during periods of family crisis or serve as a bridge for a child awaiting a 'forever family'. So many times the headlines inform us about times when this system does not match our expectations, and that information is needed to help us improve, but it's also nice to hear success stories to inspire us. Hear is such a story from Yolo CASA! To read...
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Trauma and the Body: an Introduction to Sensorimotor Psychotherapy workshop
November 3rd, 2018--9am-Noon in Davis; with Catherine LeBlanc, LMFT Come and get a taste of the Sensorimotor Psychotherapy approach to trauma treatment! This workshop will be a fun, informative, and interactive introduction to this body-oriented talk therapy developed in the 1980s by Pat Ogden. Sensorimotor Psychotherapy is based on attachment and neuroscience research, the Hakomi Method of somatic psychotherapy, the Rolf Method of Structural Integration, and the theory of trauma-related...
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Trauma Informed Practices for Schools Training April 23, 2018
Trauma Informed Practices are the link to academic achievement and social/emotional success for students who’ve experienced toxic stress and trauma. Due to repeated triggering of the fight or flight system, the neurology of these students is different than their grade level counterparts, and taking in new knowledge can often be challenging. Navigating social/emotional situations can also be difficult. Trauma Informed Practices help teachers and students to be better regulated, which...
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Understanding Addiction, Trauma and Recovery Conference
If you want to be part of educating the faith community about Trauma, ACEs, Addiction and Recovery, then please consider attending this dynamic one day conference in Auburn, CA with Dr. Jessica Rodriguez. CEUs available. Please contact Clay Rojas with any questions: clay.rojas@jessup.edu https://www.eventbrite.com/e/understanding-addiction-trauma-and-recovery-for-christian-leaders-conference-tickets-37279340511?aff=es2
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Updated Covid-19 Resource List
List includes resources for: Covid 19 Info, General Services, Food, Employment/Finance, Emotional Support, Tips for Parents, and Immigrants
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Seeking Input on Services for Low-Income Residents
The Community Services Action Board is seeking input on how to better address the needs of low-income individuals and families that reside in Yolo County. The feedback will be used to set service priorities for the 2020-21 Community Services Block Grant funding cycle. Examples of currently funded services in Yolo County include emergency food and shelter, as well as homeless prevention and housing related services. The survey will close on March 29th. To participate in the survey, visit: ·...
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Seventh Annual Promotores Conference March 28th in Winters
From MariaIsabel Mandujano of the CommuniCare CREO program: Me dirijo a ustedes de la manera mas atenta para informarles que si estan interesados en participar con una mesa informativa durante el evento Annual de promotoras, por favor llenen su ficha de registro y haganla llegar lo antes posible, esto debido a que los espacios estan limitados. I inform you that if you are interested in participating with an information booth during the annual event of promoters, please fill out your...
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Investing in the Next Generation of Health-Focused Leaders [RWJF.org]
Looking out upon the worshippers at New Era Church in downtown Indianapolis, Rev. Dr. Clarence C. Moore sees row after row of families facing difficult challenges stemming from a pressing statewide problem: the over-incarceration of black people. Indiana ranks second in the country for the number of children who have an incarcerated parent. As a result, many children live in single-parent households or foster care, and live in poverty. Many lack a formal education until they reach...
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Job position: Support Staff for Winter Warming Centers
Mercy Coalition is hiring part-time people for their upcoming Winter Warming Center. If you know any clients who would be a good fit, please send them the attached job description. Mercy Coalition is planning to run 5-night-a-week Winter Warming Centers for the homeless this winter. They're accepting resumes on the attached job description, although interviews won't happen until they get a final approval from City Council on Nov. 7. If you have questions, please contact Don Bosley, Pastor of...
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LOCAL RESOURCES: Food and internet
FOOD AVAILABLE Please share that anyone needing food can show up Monday – Friday between 3-4pm at 509 College Street, Woodland, 95695 to get a 3 day supply of food. Enter through BACK of church. FREE INTERNET FROM COMCAST We realize online resources or plentiful, but not all families have access to the internet. Comcast is offering 60 days of complimentary broadband internet to new customers in low-income households. To review additional requirements and apply for this program, click the...
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Meeting notes - Nov. 21, 2014
Attending: Haydee Dabritz, Gail Kennedy, Regan Overholt, Jane Stevens, Anna Sutton. We spent a lot of the meeting time talking about what organizations and agencies in the county we need to reach out to. We came up with this list, with the goal...
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RESOURCES related to Fires and Restorative Justice book discussion
Current Fire Map , Evacuation Points, and Shelters Getting help: If you sustained losses from the Northern California fires in Lake, Monterey, Napa, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma, or Yolo Counties, you can now apply for assistance. o To begin the process: 1) Apply online with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) at www.disasterassistance.gov OR 2) Call 800-621-FEMA (3362) or 800-462-7585 (TTY). Please see the attachment for more information about evacuation points and...
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Yolo County COVID-19 Resources
NEW IMAGE COMING COVID-19 INFORMATION Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Coronavirus (COVID-19) in California: State website ACEs AWARE Resources ACEs Aware supports health care providers, their teams, and all those on the front lines of administering care and interventions as California addresses stress and anxiety related to COVID-19. Yolo County Health and Human Services: Coronavirus website Practices to Counter Toxic Stress Resource 1:...
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Yolo Cares presents upcoming series, the Soul’s Legacy in April
The Soul’s Legacy via Zoom or In Person from Yolo Cares. Yolo Cares presents their upcoming series, the Soul’s Legacy, a unique end-of-life advance planning program. The program facilitates deeper relationships and more purposeful living in the now, where members learn together and share their reflections from personal or work experience for each week’s content. This program is most suitable for those 50 and above. The program enables preparatory work on behalf of our “future selves” and our...
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Yolo Cares presents upcoming series, the Soul’s Legacy in April
The Soul’s Legacy via Zoom or In Person from Yolo Cares. Yolo Cares presents their upcoming series, the Soul’s Legacy, a unique end-of-life advance planning program. The program facilitates deeper relationships and more purposeful living in the now, where members learn together and share their reflections from personal or work experience for each week’s content. This program is most suitable for those 50 and above. The program enables preparatory work on behalf of our “future selves” and our...