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Children with Special Health Care Needs Face Challenges Accessing Information, Support, and Services on 11/20

Bonnie Berman ·
Join Child Trends researchers for a webinar on Wednesday, November 20th at 11am PT to learn about the challenges and disparities experienced by children and youth with special health care needs, and the barriers they face to accessing supports and services. The webinar will highlight national and state demographic data on children and youth with special health care needs and their access to social services and quality health care. https://register.gotowebinar. com/register/ 1799987798681001739
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DATA SOURCE: Kidsdata

Bonnie Berman ·
Kidsdata is starting off the new year with optimism and determination. Our commitment to elevating children’s health and well-being across all California policies, programs, and services is unwavering. We recently updated 124 indicators across six topics that can inform advocacy efforts, needs assessments, grant proposals, and more. A summary of the latest data is available below. See the full list of recently released data here: https://www.kidsdata. org/pages/recentdata
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Make Time for Yourself—A Self-Care Guide for Busy Parents from Yolo County Children's Alliance

Natalie Audage ·
Yolo County Children’s Alliance is excited to share our new self-care resource for parents and caregivers for Child Abuse Prevention Month. Make Time for Yourself—A Self-Care Guide for Busy Parents talks about the importance of self-care and provides many ideas to try. The guide is available in English, Spanish, and Russian at www.yolokids.org/forfamilies/ . To help parents prioritize self-care, the guide divides specific self-care ideas into those that only take 5 minutes to do and those...
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Youth Thrive Survey Now Available FREE

Bonnie Berman ·
Since the Fall 2018 launch of the Youth Thrive Survey, nearly 100 organizations and agencies across the country have committed to integrating the Protective and Promotive Factors in their data collection. And now, the Center for the Study of Social Policy is thrilled to announce that the Youth Thrive Survey will be available to all organizations free of charge! This valid and reliable web-based survey measures the presence, strength, and growth of the Youth Thrive Protective and Promotive...
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Navigator Training Academy!

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Strengthening Families Webinar: Technical Assistance Clinic

Bonnie Berman ·
Join a webinar on Thursday, June 13, 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. EDT , to get answers to your questions about Strengthening Families implementation and help answer other people's questions! You can submit questions in advance by emailing cailin.oconnor@cssp. org or typing them in during the webinar. We will also hear from the Center for the Study of Social Policy (CSSP) and the National Alliance of Children's Trust and Prevention Funds about new resources and opportunities. To register:...
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Teen aggression, Social Media and the relation to hate crimes

Bonnie Berman ·
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 Building Blocks of HOPE – Block #4: Social-Emotional Development

Dina Burstein ·
We have been so encouraged to hear how HOPE (Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences) is resonating with the ACES Connection community and are thrilled to see our community continue to grow. Here we present the fourth mini-blog in our series on the Building Blocks of HOPE. Children need ample opportunities for productive social and emotional development. Developing social and emotional competencies describes the fourth of the 4 Building Blocks of HOPE . What do we mean by social and...
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Training: Anxiety Disorders in the Age of Texting, Social Media & 24/7 Internet Access

Bonnie Berman ·
VIDEO TRAINING: The New Face of Anxiety: Treating Anxiety Disorders in the Age of Texting, Social Media & 24/7 Internet Access on Monday, June 3rd or Thursday, June 6th (please see attached flyer for more information)
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FREE TRAINING: Social Media for Nonprofits: Getting Your Message Out1

Bonnie Berman ·
Saturday, January 11 from 9:30am-1:30pm at Comcast Learn social media tips on a budget, hands-on tricks to get your message out and network with other organizations. The Sacramento chapter of the Asian American Journalists Association is hosting a FREE half-day panel to help nonprofits and community-based organizations understand how to use social media to tell their stories. Lunch will be provided as part of the Jan. 11, 2020 workshop, which is open to all nonprofit organizations in the...
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More COVID-19 related resources for parents and educators

Bonnie Berman ·
Woodland Dignity Health has put together a guide for parents entitled “Emotional Health Survival Kit.” Please share the attachment with parents! Education resources, including mental health, for kids, families during coronavirus pandemic from ACEs Connection: https://www.acesconnection.com/g/yolo-county-ca-aces/blog/education-resources-including-mental-health-for-kids-families-during-coronavirus-pandemic The Creative Mom’s Guide to Learning at Home from ADDITUDE:...
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Paid student assistant positions with Dept of Social Services

Bonnie Berman ·
Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of fellow Californians while achieving your career goals? Do you set high standards for yourself and enjoy a collaborative and challenging work environment? The Department of Social Services serves, aids and protects needy and vulnerable children and adults in ways that strengthen and preserve families, encourage personal responsibility and foster independence. We are looking for compassionate self-starters interested in contributing to...
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Parent Drop-Ins at YCOE

Bonnie Berman ·
Please see the attached flyer for more information about this program! During Parent Drop-Ins at Yolo County Office of Education (YCOE) in Woodland, parents can come by and chat with YCOE therapists and other parents about hot Topics. Topics include: Helping your child manage their emotions (10/15 and 10/16) and ADHD management tips (11/19 and 11/20). Please share the flyer with anyone who may find it useful.
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PROGRAM UPDATE: CREO program provides support in Spanish by phone

Bonnie Berman ·
CREO continues to provide free emotional support and resources in Spanish by phone: 530-405-2893. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
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Real Life Resilience Champions 2.0

Andi Fetzner ·
By: Andi Fetzner PsyD The recent appointment of Nadine Burke Harris as California’s first Surgeon General represents exciting opportunities for increased leadership and momentum around issues related to ACEs and toxic stress. But you don’t have to be a surgeon general to be a Resilience Champion. Anyone who is using (or who wants to use) a trauma-informed and resilience-building approach to lead change can make a difference! But what does it mean to be a Resilience Champion? I’m often asked...
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WEBINAR: Preventing Child Neglect by Building Protective Factors on 2/14

Bonnie Berman ·
Join Strengthening Families for a webinar on Thursday, February 14, 12-1pm. Explore ways that it is "Everyone's Responsibility" to help prevent child neglect and how building protective factors at all levels of the social ecology can be an effective strategy to prevent child neglect. The session will include segments from one of the training sequences from the National Alliance of Children's Trust and Prevention Funds' new four-part training, "Let's Talk About . . . Preventing Child...
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What Our Children Need Us to Know, Right Now

Jondi Whitis ·
Teaching children how to better navigate crisis, right now.
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Trauma Informed Response During Uncertain Times

Cheryl Step ·
As we begin to navigate and find a new normal over the next few days with both our families and co-workers, we need to remember to be trauma responsive. The definition of trauma often includes the words “overwhelming sense of loss of control.” With the uncertainty the next few days or weeks may hold, we all may feel a loss of control. So, it is important to remember a few things to help us all respond rather than react to what is going on around us and inside us. If you haven’t heard of the...
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UPDATE: SCOTUS Public Charge Ruling Will Put Immigrant Families and Children at Risk (information below from the Center for the Study of Social Policy)

Bonnie Berman ·
On Tuesday, January 27, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) allowed the Trump administration to enforce the "public charge" rule, denying certain immigrants to gain permanent resident if they're likely to need government assistance to basic needs like food, shelter, and health care. The SCOTUS 5-4 decision on the public charge rule, previously overturned by lower courts, broadens the definition of public charge to an immigrant who receives one or more public benefits for more than 12...
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VIDEO: Rich vs. Poor: Kids Recognize Social Class Early

Bonnie Berman ·
Rich, poor, middle class. Parents often believe it’s their responsibility to shield their children from economic differences and social class. But new research shows children as young as five years old are not economically blind. In fact, by the time they reach pre-kindergarten, kids know the difference. https://positiveparentingnews.org/news-reports/rich-vs-poor-kids-recognize-social-class-early/
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Weathering the Storms: A Guide to Healthy Expressions of Emotions for Parents and Children from YCCA

Natalie Audage ·
Yolo County Children’s Alliance is excited to share Weathering the Storms: A Guide to Healthy Expressions of Emotions for Parents and Children. This resource for parents and caregivers, which we are launching during Child Abuse Prevention Month, discusses how to identify emotions, the importance of empathy, and how to prevent and weather emotional storms. The guide is available in English, Spanish, and Russian at www.yolokids.org/weathering-storms-guide-healthy-expressions-emotions . The...
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WEBINAR: Exploring Social Poverty: Low-Income Populations & Impact of Family/Community Ties

Bonnie Berman ·
Wednesday, February 12, 2020, 1:00-2:00 pm The impact of financial poverty has been a focus of researchers for decades. In this Dibble Institute webinar, Dr. Sarah Halpern-Meekin, author of Social Poverty: Low-income Parents and the Struggle for Family and Community Ties , examines another dimension of poverty that has been considerably understudied: social poverty. Social poverty—or lacking adequate close, dependable, and trusting relationships—is an often-ignored form of hardship that is...
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WEBINAR: Innovative Approaches to Strengthening Families Training on 11/14

Bonnie Berman ·
Join the Center for the Study of Social Policy for a webinar on Thursday, November 14, 12-1 PT, to hear about innovative ways Strengthening Families training is being provided around the country. We will hear about online training modules for child welfare system of care workers in West Virginia and online learning activities from the Prevention Board in Wisconsin. We'll have plenty of time for discussion, including hearing about how you are getting training out to various audiences in your...
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WEBINAR: Legal Partnering for Child and Family Health

Bonnie Berman ·
DATE: Thursday, March 12 TIME: 12-1:00pm PT Please join the Center for the Study of Social Policy to learn about Legal Partnering for Child & Family Health. A family's legal risks, rights, and remedies impact their access to concrete support in times of need, yet legal problem-solving strategies are an under-utilized lever in the early childhood system "toolbox." This webinar will highlight how new kinds of partnerships with public interest law allies – including some underway through...
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RESOURCE: Equity and the Social Determinants of Health from Strategies 2.0

Bonnie Berman ·
Why do some individuals experience more positive health outcomes than others? The answer lies not only in genetics, personal choices, or luck, but rather a complex mix of factors within the circumstances of a person’s life. These factors, termed “social determinants of health (SDOH)” are defined as “conditions in the environments in which people are born, live, learn, work, play, worship, and age that affect a wide range of health, functioning, and quality-of-life outcomes and risks” (U.S.
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RESOURCE: How to Help Families Prepare for Immigration and Customs Enforcement Raids

Bonnie Berman ·
In the face of potential immigration raids, families, providers, and communities must be prepared to support children and families who may be affected. The Center for Law and Social Policy recently compiled a list of resources for stakeholders and providers who want to keep their programs safe and trusted spaces for the families they serve. https://www.clasp.org/immigration-raid-resources
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RESOURCE: Teaching Tolerance from Southern Poverty Law Center

Bonnie Berman ·
Teaching Tolerance provides free resources to educators—teachers, administrators, counselors and other practitioners—who work with children from kindergarten through high school. These resources include classroom lessons, webinars, grants, podcasts, policy guides and much more. Educators use our materials to supplement the curriculum, to inform their practices, and to create civil and inclusive school communities where children are respected, valued and welcome participants. The program...
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Resources for Supporting Children's Emotional Well-being during the COVID-19 Pandemic [childtrends.org]

By Jessica Dym Bartlett, Jessica Griffin, Dana Thomson, Child Trends, March 19, 2020 The following guidance, recommendations, and resources are provided by child trauma experts at Child Trends and the Child Trauma Training Center at the University of Massachusetts. The Center is housed at the University of Massachusetts with Child Trends as the lead evaluating agency, with funding from SAMHSA and the National Child Traumatic Stress Network and additional support from HRSA. While the Centers...
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Looking for online training and consulting?

Andi Fetzner ·
Looking for tools to help your organization or community integrate a trauma-informed and resilience-building approach? At Origins, we offer training courses to support you from your aha moment to your action plan. It all starts with The Basics, a 90-minute online training that will provide you with an overview of the key concepts behind a trauma-informed approach. When you’re ready to move from aha to action, sign up for The Resilience Champion Certificate, a self-paced 6-week online training...
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Re: Real Life Resilience Champions 2.0

Gail Kennedy ·
From our own Lori Chelius! And i recognize a few folks in the pictures
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Peer-Run Warm Line and Trauma-Informed Nutrition

Bonnie Berman ·
• California Peer-Run Warm Line The Peer-Run Warm Line (1-855-845-7415) is a non-emergency resource for anyone in California seeking emotional support. We provide assistance via phone and webchat on a nondiscriminatory basis to anyone in need. Some concerns callers share are challenges with interpersonal relationships, anxiety, panic, depression, finance, and alcohol and drug use. • Tips for Trauma-Informed Nutrition Did you know there is a relationship between adversity, chronic disease,...
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WEBINAR: Strengthening Families Webinar: Technical Assistance Clinic on 8/13

Bonnie Berman ·
12-1pm on Thursday, August 13 In August, the Center for the study of Social Policy will use their regular monthly webinar time for a Strengthening Families Implementation Technical Assistance Clinic. Bring your questions about Strengthening Families. All questions are welcome, from the mundane to the philosophical—things you’ve been wondering about for a while and things that just came up. We will answer as many as we can! Whether you have questions or not, please come ready to share your...
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WEBINARS on children’s social needs and the Power of Play

Bonnie Berman ·
Is My Child Missing Out? Re-imagining the social needs of young children on 9/10 9am-10 on September 10 Join esteemed UCSF professor Alicia Lieberman, PhD (author of The Emotional Life of the Toddler) in conversation with SAMHSA Infancy and Early Childhood Mental Health project co-director Barbara Ivins, PhD as they delve into the question of what our youngest children need right now, and how we can together to handle the challenges of shelter in place. To learn more, visit here . To...
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Together for Families Conference (October 14-16)

Bonnie Berman ·
Cost: $375 – $450 The virtual 2020 Together for Families Conference , co-hosted by the Center for the Study of Social Policy, the National Family Support Network, Be Strong Families, and Families Canada, connects stakeholders from across the U.S. and Canada in the family support and strengthening field to focus on best and promising practice for supporting families. Designed for practitioners at the program, systems, and funder levels, the conference will provide valuable opportunities for...
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RESOURCES for Providers: COVID-19 and the social safety net; Youth Thrive Survey

Bonnie Berman ·
Policy Brief: COVID-19 Recession Highlights Need for Expansion of Social Safety Net A new policy brief from the UC Davis Center for Poverty Research suggests that broad changes to our work-based social safety net could enable it to function more effectively in economic downturns. Key Facts: The recession brought about by COVID-19 has hit low-income families especially hard. Federal relief efforts have eased hardship, but there remains tremendous unmet need, and food insecurity is spiking.
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CONFERENCE: Research and Evaluation Conference on Self-Sufficiency (RECS)

Bonnie Berman ·
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...
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WEBINARS on Social Emotional Learning in students; Trauma and Commercially Sexually Exploited Children and Youth

Bonnie Berman ·
“How to Motivate the Unmotivated Student”: Tools for school counselors, psychologists and social workers on 11/11 12pm on Wednesday, November 11 In this webinar we will discuss how school mental health teams can begin addressing these issues with the highest need students and then how they can help expand this approach to support all students, teachers and staff. Hear from our panel as they discuss how to promote SEL and creating buy-in with administrators teachers and staff. How Trauma...
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RESOURCE FOR PROVIDERS: Community Conditions That Strengthen Families: Protective Factors at the Community Level

Bonnie Berman ·
Attached is the executive summary of the Community Conditions That Strengthen Families: Protective Factors at the Community Level Report from the Center for the Study of Social Policy. The link to the full report is also here . Feel free to share.
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OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUTH: Virtual Groups during Winter Break from Victor Comm Support Services (now through Dec 30)

Bonnie Berman ·
Victor is hosting free virtual groups that will continue to meet throughout winter break! Would your student like to connect with others their age while enjoying activities that facilitate social emotional learning? Please see the attached flyer and encourage youth to sign up anytime to join!
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Race Matters 28-Day Challenge

Bonnie Berman ·
Sponsored by UC Davis Human Resources. Shout-out to Eddie Moore, Jr. and CUPA-HR for inspiring this challenge and for their great resources and ideas on structure!
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Special Web Event for CA Students "How I Can Turn My Pain Into Power"

Bonnie Berman ·
Have you ever wondered why some people seem to be really good at dealing with challenges and then others will struggle and shut down with the same challenge? What is the difference between them? It's RESILIENCE ! So is that something that you are just born with or do you think we can learn to be resilient? Come listen to Christian Moore, best selling author of The Resilience Breakthrough, a world famous expert on FEAR and FAILURE, as he answers this question and shares his secret to how you...
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