Tagged With "Kids Day at the Capitol"
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Toward a Trauma-Informed Northern California, April 18th
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Youth Empowerment Summit (Y.E.S) 2018
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2018 "4CA" California Policymaker ACEs Education Day
The second annual 4CA Policymaker Education Day on May 22, brought together 75 community members across California to visit 81 legislators or their staff members and educate them about ACEs, trauma and resilience.
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4CA POLICYMAKER EDUCATION DAY JULY 11, 2017 - REGISTER BY JUNE 1 - Link Below.
Join 4CA in Sacramento on July 11 for Policymaker Education Day on Childhood Adversity! Our lawmakers need to hear from you about how childhood adversity affects your community and what they can do to help. Join with allies from across California to engage your elected officials on this important issue. (Bonus! lunchtime pep talk by Senator Holly Mitchell!) Who: 4CA Policymaker Education Day is designed for California residents who care about preventing and mitigating the effects of...
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A New Suite of Data on Safeguards for Youth from kidsdata.org
Safeguards for Youth is a compilation of the latest data on promoting California children’s health and well-being. The data describe protective factors and supportive services, both of which are critical to building a solid foundation for life and addressing the effects of childhood adversity. Protective factors highlight the importance of preventive health care, a strong start in education, and a nurturing school community. Supportive services address adverse experiences such as health...
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ACEs gets a day at the (Sacramento) Capitol!
No matter where you are, be sure to follow the events of the day on twitter: Follow @acestoohigh and #4CAKidsDay17 to get live updates all day.
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ACEs gets a day at the (Sacramento) Capitol!
No matter where you are, be sure to follow the events of the day on twitter: Follow @acestoohigh and #4CAKidsDay17 to get live updates all day.
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African American Student Leadership Conference on 2/1/20-PLEASE RECRUIT STUDENTS!
Please invite high school students to join the Yolo County African American Student Leadership Conference on February 1, 2020 at Sacramento City College. Please see the attached flyer for more information and to register. Message from Mariah Ernst-Collins of YCOE: I sit on the African American Leadership conference committee. Currently, there is approximately 55 youth registered, primarily from the Washington Unified School District. We would love to see the number of youth attendees...
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APA Sacramento Valley Speaker Series: Making Communities Stronger Through Housing Affordability – Focus on ADUs
DATE: Friday, September 27 TIME: 8.30-10.30am LOCATION: West Sacramento Community Center 1075 West Capitol Ave, West Sacramento Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are an innovative, affordable, and effective option for adding much-needed housing in California. How can communities encourage the development of ADUs? The American Institute of Architects California has developed a website to assist homeowners. Come learn about the new website, discuss real life challenges, and discover how local...
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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month - Calendar of Events
APRIL is National Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month . Please see the 2015 Calendar of events for Yolo County! (to read in full view, see Clips Section).
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ARTICLE: Teachers notice rise in homelessness among kids
Nationwide, homelessness among students is the highest it has ever been, according to a report released last month. But one big reason is that school officials are more aware and better prepared to identify homeless kids. https://calmatters.org/california-divide/2020/02/teachers-notice-rise-in-homelessness-among-kids/
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Budget Hearing on Trauma Screening (Assembly Bill 340)
Our state is leading the way in addressing Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)! This year, California will become the first state to require and pay for ACEs screening for children under the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment program, per recommendations from the Trauma Screening Advisory Workgroup created as part of Assembly Bill 340 . The Budget Subcommittee on Health and Human Services hearing on Monday, February 25th will discuss the recommendations from the AB 340...
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Dr. Vincent Felitti ACEs - January 17, 11am-12:30pm DHCS Auditorium
CA Department of Health Care Services and Department of Public Health welcome Dr. Vincent Felitti, Co-Principal Investigator of the O riginal CDC-Kaiser Adverse Childhood Experiences ( ACEs ) Study, 1995-1997 The DHCS Office of the Medical Director and CDPH would like to invite you to hear Dr. Felitti speak about the seminal ACE Study, one of the largest investigations of childhood abuse and neglect and later-life health and well-being. The ACE Study now includes more than 80 publications...
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FOOD INFORMATION: “Meals for Kids” interactive map
The “Meals for Kids” interactive map directs people to local sites where kids can get free meals. The site finder currently lists more than 20,000 meal sites from 23 states, and more sites will be added as states submit data each week. The map is available in both English and Spanish at www.fns.usda.gov/meals4kids
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Yolo County CASA: Let’s build the resilience muscle together
This article by Tracy Fauver originally appeared in the Davis Enterprise on July 9, 2017. In response to her husband’s unexpected death in 2015, Cheryl Sandberg contacted Wharton professor Adam Grant, a psychologist, to better understand her trauma and grief, and gain hope for recovery. She learned so much about resilience that she coauthored a book about it with Grant, titled “Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy.” In her keynote address at Virginia Tech’s 2017...
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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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Kids Day at the Capitol
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Navigator Training Academy!
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The Absence of Punishment in Our Schools
Where to begin... My heart is full of hope and joy as I watch the trauma-informed schools movement swell across our nation and planet. The science of ACEs is mind-bending to say the least and we are now able to open up a much deeper dialogue about human behavior and health. Ultimately this work is about healing… All. Of. Us. A new consciousness is taking root around ending the “us vs them” construct. The idea is growing that we’re all on this journey together and that no matter where our...
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TODAY: Hearing on Trauma Screening (Assembly Bill 340)
February 25, 2019 from 2:30-4:30pm Sacramento, State Capitol, Room 4202 Join the California Campaign to Counter Childhood Adversity (4CA) and advocates at the Budget Subcommittee on Health and Human Services hearing. We'll be there to advocate for ACEs screening and improving referral support services to ensure children and families are connected to resources.
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FREE Special Kids Picnic at Fairytale Town - June 8
The Active 20-30 Club #1 of Sacramento invites children who have special healthcare and developmental needs to join them with their immediate families for a FREE day of food, face painting, crafts, music, games, a magician, and visits from Star Wars characters! Please share the attached flyers (in English and Spanish) with your clients! DATE: Saturday, June 8 TIME: 4pm - 7pm LOCATION: Fairytale Town, Sacramento To register, visit HTTP://BIT.LY/SKFP2019 or call Warmline at 916-455-9500.
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GRATITUDE: NOT JUST FOR THANKSGIVING ANYMORE. How to foster everyday gratitude in children living with parental addiction
During the week of Thanksgiving, and increasingly throughout the entire month of November, many post on social media, or send notes or letters, expressing gratitude. At the Thanksgiving table many families treasure the tradition of allowing everyone a moment to speak about what they are thankful for. It’s a wonderful time of year to pause, to reflect and give appreciation for one’s many blessings. Gratitude doesn’t have to be reserved for holiday rhetoric; an attitude of gratitude can be an...
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Homelessness: A 58-County Issue [CSAC County Voice Blog)
California’s counties are incredibly diverse, but no matter their size, location, population or demographics, all 58 are grappling with the issue of homelessness. I recently testified at a State Capitol hearing on this complex issue. Homelessness has many causes, but two things are clear: counties are uniquely positioned to address homelessness, and we must collaborate with our cities and others to find housing solutions for all Californians. Counties administer critical state...
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How You and Your Kids Can De-Stress During Coronavirus [pbs.org]
By Deborah Farmer Kris, Public Broadcasting Service, March 13, 2020 A few weeks ago, my eight-year-old daughter made a glitter jar for my students: “Tell them that when their brain has a glitter storm, they can shake this up and take deep breaths as the glitter falls.” We could all use some help settling our glitter right now. If you are feeling stress about the COVID-19 pandemic, your brain isn’t misfiring. Stress is a normal, healthy biological response to perceived threats and challenges.
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Nominate parents for Parent Leadership Awards!
February is National Parent Leadership Month. The Office of Child Abuse Prevention (OCAP) has created new promotional materials and is excited to announce the Third Annual Parent Leadership Awards! The Parent Leadership Awards honor parents for the work that they do to improve their communities and build strong families. The OCAP will be accepting nominations from February 1, 2020 to March 6, 2020 by 5:00 p.m., and winners will be announced on March 23, 2020. Winners will receive their...
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OCAP Kids' Day at the Capitol- April 11th
You are invited to participate in the second annual "Kids' Day at the Capitol" event put on by the California Office of Child Abuse Prevention (OCAP) on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at the California State Capitol. Family resource centers, nonprofit organizations, public agencies, child abuse prevention centers, healthcare providers, and others working to strengthen families are invited to host a booth with a child-friendly activity and resources for families and community members. Help us...
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Preparations begin for 2018 State Legislative Sessions—Tools to help you communicate with your state legislators
With the majority of states convening legislative sessions in 2018*, now is the time to begin preparations to advance trauma-informed proposals and educate lawmakers on the impact of trauma on the health and wellbeing of their constituents. ACEs Connection Network (ACN) will be sharing tools to help in this process over the next months. Two are now available—“How to Create a Community Profile” and “Tips on How to Build Relationships with Your Legislators.” One of the most effective tools...
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Prepped to Change: Towards Healing Organizations - Ken Epstein and Community Panel with Special Guests!
In recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month, please consider attending a presentation co-sponsored by DHCS, CDPH and DSS to learn about the Trauma-informed Systems Initiative from San Francisco’s Department of Public Health. Dr. Kenneth Epstein, lead for the Initiative, will be speaking about how the department has been educating all 9,000 staff in San Francisco’s public health, hospitals and ambulatory care services about trauma-informed practices and care. There will be a community...
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Resilient Yolo Meeting Minutes - April 6, 2018
Resilient Yolo Network Meeting - April 6, 2018 Attendees: Lucy Roberts, Bonnie Berman, Lori Chelius, Tracy Fauver, Debra Palmer, Allison Rodriquez, Julie Langston, Gail Kennedy UPDATES: Origins Training + Consulting is starting the 2 nd round of their online program NorCal Strategies 2.0 Trauma Informed event is April 18 th at the Library Gallery in Sacramento ACEs Connection will have a 1.5hrs breakout session in the afternoon to find out where folks are and where they are stuck. On April...
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Yolo County African American Student Leadership Conference on 2/1/20
Please invite high school students to join the Yolo County African American Student Leadership Conference on February 1, 2020 at Sacramento City College. Please see the attached flyer for more information and to register.
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SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE - Unstoppable: helping kids be resilient through Baptiste Yoga and mindfulness
From Gail - A few spots left so register soon! They are opening it up beyond Yolo County so please share with colleagues and sign up for this great opportunity! The Unstoppable program exists to create a resilient generation of children that use Baptiste Yoga as a life skill. This is a training for anyone who works with youth - school teachers, school counselors, aides, coaches, community center employees, police officers, etc. August 18, 2018 11:00am-7:00 pm FIT House Davis 302 G Street...
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Virtual Screening of Broken Places on March 21st & Registration for ACEs Connection Members!
Please join us on Thursday, March 21st for a special virtual screening of Broken Places , the latest U.S. documentary on early childhood trauma and resilience. The film will be offered via a private Vimeo link with passcode to all registered members of ACEs Connection, for free, accessible in the United States and internationally. REGISTER TODAY: To register, please visit : https://goo.gl/forms/apdoINwgtQmydEXK2 The viewing portal for the film will open on Vimeo at 6am EST and close at 11pm...
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Want to see the play about treating youth trauma, TRIGGER, in your area?
A groundbreaking new play about trauma, TRIGGER, was most recently featured at part of the training and inspiration provided to community members participating in the 4CA Policymaker Education Day on July 11, 2017 in Sacramento at the state Capitol.
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WEBINAR: Counting All Kids: Census 2020 on 2/13
What factors put young children at risk of not being counted in the census? Join the Partnership for America’s Children and Count All Kids on February 13 at 11:00AM Pacific for a webinar on how advocates can identify neighborhoods where children are at the highest risk of being missed. https://zoom.us/webinar/ register/WN_ zuXWOu6WQmClVp434L3BjA
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Resources related to "Public Charge" regulation
Attached please find information from Protecting Immigrant Families about the new public charge rule. You can learn more from Protecting Immigrant Families at https:// protectingimmigrantfamilies. org/ . Attached please find the Sacramento Area Immigration Legal Referral list. Please share with clients who may need legal services. In addition, families can go to this website https://www. keepyourbenefitsca.org/ questionnaire to explore the public charge "guide," or families can text...
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Save the Date: Kids’ Day at the Capitol on Thursday, April 23, 2020
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and each year, California strives to work in unity across the state to raise awareness. The California Department of Social Services, Office of Child Abuse Prevention (OCAP), is in process of creating materials and a toolkit that can support your awareness campaigns. We expect the materials and toolkit to be posted on the OCAP website in November 2020. Please be on the lookout! In partnership with the Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Center, the...
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Strategies 2.0 Capitol Regional Learning Community 2019 kick-off
Please join the 2019 kick-off session of the Strategies 2.0 Capitol Regional Learning Community on March 7. The Capitol Learning Community will discuss the State funding opportunities and align them with local priorities at the first meeting in the new year. The meeting will also provide training and evaluation of the Community Resilience Toolkit which was launched late last year. Please see the attachment for more information. Date: Thursday, March 7, 2019 Time: 12PM to 2:30PM Location:...
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Kids Count Data Book
The 30th edition of the KIDS COUNT® Data Book – a data study that is based on U.S. Census and other publicly available data, represents all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, and is the most comprehensive annual report on child well-being – was recently released by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. To read the full KIDS COUNT Data Book, visit www.aecf.org/databook
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Kids Day at the Capitol Art Contest
Calling all kids! In celebration of children and families during CAP Month and in honor of Kids Day at the Capitol, we invite you to enter to win the 2nd Annual Art Contest! The theme this year is "My Hero". Show us what a hero means to you and submit your entries by March 22, 2020. Click here for contest information: http://www.thecapcenter.org/ admin/upload/kids%20art% 20contest%2005-30-2019.pdf
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Kids Day at the Capitol on 4/23
Mark your calendar for Kids Day at the Capitol occurring on the east lawn of the California State Capitol on Thursday, April 23 from 10:00 am – 1:30 pm. The Office of Child Abuse Prevention and The Child Abuse Prevention Center proudly partner to host Kids Day at the Capitol. This will be a fun-filled, educational event with a lot of free activities for kids. The event will include guest speakers, performances and various activities for youth and children. Numerous statewide public agencies...
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Kids' Day at the Capitol! Save the Date!
The Office of Child Abuse Prevention (OCAP) is proud to be partnering with The Child Abuse Prevention Center to host Kids' Day at the Capitol on April 11, 2019 ! This will be a fun-filled, educational event with balloon artists, face painting, and resources for parents and caregivers. Please see the attachment or visit https://www.cdss.ca.gov/infore sources/OCAP/CAP-Month for more information. Also presenting the 1st Annual Child Abuse Prevention Month: Kids' Art Contest. The Contest is open...
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LEARNING COMMUNITY CONVENINGS from Strategies 2.0
Although we are part of the Capitol Learning Community, you are welcome to join these other convenings if you are interested. For more detailed descriptions and times and to register, visit https://strategiesca.asentialms.com/catalog/ 5/7: Northern Learning Community Convening: Applying an Early Childhood Mental Health Relationship-based Perspective in all Systems of Care for Young Children to Promote Resilience in Northern CA Counties. 5/13: Sierra Learning Community Convening: Further...
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Mardi Gras Fundraiser for Yolo County Children's Alliance.
Let the good times roll! WHEN: Thursday, April 11, 2019 from 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM WHERE: West Sacramento City Hall, Civic Center Galleria 1110 West Capitol Avenue, West Sacramento, CA 95691 Yolo County Children's Alliance has been part of the Yolo County community for 17 years and counting! We have expanded our programs and offer safety net services throughout Yolo County. We hope that you will be able to take part in one or more of the many exciting events that we are offering this year an...
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Mental Health Month Awareness Events
May is Mental Health month. Attached is a calendar of Mental Health Awareness Events that are happening in Yolo County. These events are open to the public. Please share! Sponsored by Yolo County Health & Human Services Agency
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Re: Introduction to Trauma-Informed - UCD
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Executive Director Tracy Fauver (second from right) participates in an informational briefing at the state capitol on the need to extend support to former foster youth beyond age-based deadlines. To Our CASA Volunteers and Supporters, Summer is a resilient season. Amidst vacations and bright, sunny days, it's hard not to feel revitalized and positive. In the spirit of resilience, we'd like to take a moment to...
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Re: The Absence of Punishment in Our Schools
This is a thorough and detailed look at the effects of creating trauma-informed/ healing school sites written by one of the leaders in the field. I recommend reading if you want to learn about the movement or what with those with those that want additional resources to implement TI schools. And ask them to share back their experiences/ resources either here or in the ACEs in Education community on ACEs Connection!
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Cooling Center Information
The National Weather Service is expecting a heat wave to start today (8/14) and last through at least Wednesday (8/19). More than 32 million Californians live in areas that will be under an Excessive Heat Warning or Heat Advisory during this time. To help stay cool, here are some cooling centers open in Yolo County: Multi-Purpose Room at the Davis Senior Center 646 A Street in Davis Open 8/14-8/19 from 12 pm - 7 pm. Residents must wear a face covering and social distance while at the cooling...
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Help us Count All Kids in the 2020 Census!
With the pandemic and a shortened timeline for collection that is quickly coming to an end, response rates are exceptionally low, with only about 65% of households counted. ZERO TO THREE has 3 ways that you can make a difference. This is urgent work for babies and toddlers in your community. Thank you for taking these simple steps to make sure that we Count All Kids in 2020. Talk to families about the Census. Copy and paste the message below in an email or share it with families over the...