Tagged With "Run for Equality"
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2016 Conference on Adverse Childhood Experiences
The Center for Youth Wellness invites you to attend the 2016 Conference on Adverse Childhood Experiences: Awareness to Action October 19-21 in San Francisco. Don’t miss out on the Early Bird rate. R egister by August 12, 2016 http://centerforyouthwellness.nonprofitsoapbox.com/conference The conference will share insights and best practices to address the impacts of Adverse Childhood Experiences and Toxic Stress across sectors to spur new ideas and action. This multi-sector conference is...
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Census Bureau is hiring people living in Yolo County
The Census Bureau is hiring and they are specifically looking for people who live in Yolo County. Work is part time and full time, pays $18 - $20/hour, and you do NOT need to be a citizen. Please encourage community members to apply! A flyer is attached.
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Changing Minds and Creating Trauma-Informed Communities Convenings - South and North
Last week, on two separate days in Los Angeles and in San Francisco, about 150 people (total) convened to listen and brainstorm about creating trauma-informed communities. Futures Without Violence, which is rolling out its Changing Minds campaign later this year, hosted both events. Some very interesting and important themes emerged from the two days: Residents with lived experiences should participate in the decision-making bodies of service providers and vested...
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Beyond Trauma: Building Resilience to ACEs (brochure)
Wish you had a fairly easy and short way to share all about ACEs? Wish it was in-depth enough to share with teachers, doctors, nurses and therapists but not so long or jargony it puts family and friends to sleep? Here's the perfect thing to share when you've been all up in the faces with ACEs and want to back up your words before, during or after. This brochure is comprehensive but not so long that it remains in the "I'll get to it later," pile. Please feel free to print, forward, download...
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CalFresh Healthy Living Programs
CalFresh food benefits are available to individuals and families who have been impacted by COVID-19. CalFresh provides monthly food benefits based on household income and expenses at the time of application. Even if temporary, individuals and families who have experienced a change in their circumstances may apply for CalFresh through one of California’s 58 counties. Californian’s can visit GetCalFresh.org to apply or call 1-877-847-3663 (FOOD) to be connected to their local county social...
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Yolo supervisors respond to ‘climate of fear’ with resolution [Woodland Daily Democrat]
A recent Davis hate crime combined with a changing political landscape has prompted supervisors to respond in the form of a resolution — affirming Yolo County as a “safe and welcoming community” for all. “We drafted this resolution in response to calls from community members who share our concern with the recent vandalism at the Davis Islamic Center and the climate of fear from new federal policies,” stated Supervisor Don Saylor. “This is an opportunity for the Board of Supervisors to...
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The 2020 California Children’s Report Card
The 2020 California Children’s Report Card– the whole child report on children’s health, education and well-being in our state – is available now. This year’s Report Card grades California on 31 key children’s issues – and includes new sections on Family Supports, Adolescents & Transition Age Youth and Connected Cradle-to-Career. It also shines a spotlight on the impact racism, poverty and immigration threats have on our kids. Despite recent progress, this year’s grades show the urgent...
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Toxic Stress, Behavioral Health, and the Next Major Era in Public Health by Mental Health America
To view the document, click on the following link: http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/issues/toxic-stress-behavioral-health-and-next-major-era-public-health
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Help inform Policy Makers about Housing Challenges
Sacramento, Yolo, and Placer County are collaborating on a regional housing and economic opportunity study, Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice. The Sac Valley Fair Housing Collaborative was formed in 2017 to conduct the study. An important part of this effort is a Fair Housing Survey that was recently released to better understand resident’s housing decisions and challenges they may face. The survey will take approximately 15 minutes to complete and survey participants can enter...
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Helping Traumatized Children Learn 2: Creating and Advocating for Trauma-Sensitive Schools
I am reposting from ACEs in Education group a manual on Trauma-sensitive schools from Massachusetts. The release of Helping Traumatized Children Learn 2 represents an exciting next step in the evolution of the cultural movement to...
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Income Inequality in California from Public Policy Institute of California
Families at the top of the income ladder have more than 12 times the income of those at the bottom, before accounting for taxes and safety net programs. Two-thirds of Californians say the gap between rich and poor is getting larger, and about half think the state should do more to ensure equal opportunity for all. https://www.ppic.org/publication/income-inequality-in-california/?utm_source=ppic&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=bulletin
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New Research Analyzes State-Level Impact of USDA Proposal to End SNAP Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility [stateofobesity.org]
By The State of Obesity, September 8, 2019 A proposed rule from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) that would eliminate the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)’s broad-based categorical eligibility (BBCE) would cause SNAP households in 39 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands to lose program eligibility, according to an impact assessment conducted by Mathematica. The analysis, funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, finds that...
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Next "A Better Normal" community discussion series: April 2, 2020/ Secondary Traumatic Stress and Caregivers
Our next COVID-19 "Better Normal" community discussion is Thursday, April 2, with Vic Compher and Rodney Whittenberg, producers of CAREGIVERS (Portraits of Professional CAREgivers: Their Passion, Their Pain). These wonderful folks are bringing an entire team of people from the secondary traumatic stress committees from the Philadelphia ACE Task Force (PATF).
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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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West Sacramento Home Run Program (only for West Sacramento residents)
Through the six programs of the West Sacramento Home Run, the City of West Sacramento will be a thriving community that benefits children, families and local businesses by providing access to high-quality early learning for all children, opportunities to develop valuable workplace skills, and financial assistance for post-secondary education and training. Please visit https://wshomerun.com/ to find out more about the three bases: Preschool and College Savings Accounts Internships and Digital...
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YCCA is hiring a Family Skills Facilitator (FSF)
The mission of the Yolo County Children’s Alliance (YCCA) is to assess, coordinate and act to strengthen and support the continuum of prevention and intervention services and resources for children, youth and their families. In partnership with Stanford Youth Solutions, YCCA now offers one-on-one mental health services and supports for children and youth. The Family Skills Facilitator works with youth, their families, and clinicians to develop an individualized plan focused on family...
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Schools Should Recognize Trauma as a Disability, Compton Lawsuit Says [KQED.org]
A group of middle and high school students in Compton have filed a first-of-its-kind federal lawsuit saying violence at home and in their neighborhoods has impaired their ability to learn at school. The students, along with three teachers who are also plaintiffs, allege the Compton Unified School District has failed to recognize and address their trauma-induced disabilities, and therefore has denied their legal right to an equal education. ....You have to address trauma in order to do...
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Job Position: YCCA seeks Housing Navigator in Homeless Services Program
Yolo County Children's Alliance (YCCA) is looking to hire a Housing Navigator in the Homeless Services Program. Please see the job description attached and share with anyone who meets the qualifications. To apply, please visit https://www.yolokids. org/career-opportunities .
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Job posting: CCHI Program Coordinator
California Coverage & Health Initiatives (CCHI) has an open position for a Program Coordinator to work with our CCHI Team. Please help CCHI share this job post in your network. If there’s anyone you have in mind please refer them to the CCHI team at admin@cchi.org .
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Living in Tumultuous Times: Responding to the "Hidden" Public Health Crisis in the U.S.
Living in Tumultuous Times: Responding to the “Hidden” Public Health Crisis in the U.S. We live in tumultuous times. Although our minds might immediately take us to issues with North Korea, or ISIS, or the dysfunction in Washington D.C., these are not the primary focus of this article. Washington’s dysfunction over the past couple decades is a contributing factor, yet the dynamics discussed here go far beyond our nation’s capital. With the ongoing focus on the Affordable Care Act, health...
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Ready to join All Children Thrive - California?
Learn about the statewide All Children Thrive Initiative. Fact sheet and enrollment contact included.
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Root Your Culture in Values and Watch it Grow
“Change culture and you change lives. You can also change the course of history. Many well-meaning social activists overlook this essential fact. They focus relentlessly on strategy, but strategy means nothing to our bodies and our lizard brains. When strategy competes with culture, culture wins–every time.” ~Resmaa Menakem, My Grandmother’s Hands No one can dispute Valorie Kondos Field’s record of winning. During her 29 years as head coach of the UCLA women’s gymnastics team, she led her...
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SURVEY REQUEST FOR PROVIDERS: YCOE requests your input on children and youth experiencing homelessness by 11/6
Yolo County Office of Education (YCOE) is in the process of applying for the 2021-2024 federally funded Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) grant administered through the California Department of Education. The intent of the grant is to facilitate the identification, enrollment, attendance, and success in school for children and youth experiencing homelessness. In addition, the grant will help ensure children and youth experiencing homelessness have equal access to the same...
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California Child Wellbeing Coalition e-Guide
The California Department of Public Health, Injury and Prevention Branch (CDPH/IVPB) and the California Department of Social Service, Office of Child Abuse Prevention’s (CDSS/OCAP), Essentials for Childhood (EfC) Initiative are excited to share a newly developed document titled “California Child Wellbeing Coalition e-Guide.” This e-Guide was developed for all those who are serving Californians and interested in collaborating or connecting with local coalitions, boards, and other organized...
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ACEs Connection's Inclusion Tool makes sure nobody's left out
We developed ACEs Connection's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Tool — called the Inclusion Tool, for short — to ensure that ACEs initiatives across the world focus on being inclusive when forming a steering committee, recruiting leaders, providing education about ACEs science, recruiting members, or providing resources and services within their communities. The more inclusive your ACEs initiative is, the more diverse it will be, giving your initiative a real shot at achieving equity and...
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Road Map for Ending Domestic Violence in California: A Life Course Approach to Prevention
Futures Without Violence (FUTURES) is excited to share A Road Map for Ending Domestic Violence in California: A Life Course Approach to Prevention with the ACEs Connection community. The Road Map , a policy paper supported by Blue Shield of California Foundation, draws upon our work at FUTURES as well as research and study on best practices for preventing violence. It presents four evidenced-based prevention and intervention strategies to prevent and end domestic violence in California:...
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Resource: CA Covid -19 Rent Relief Program
Please see attached flyers (English/Spanish) for CA Covid- 19 Rent Relief program. For information on eligibility or for assistance in applying, please visit HousingisKey.com or call the YCCA Family Resource Center at 916-572-0560, staff is available for assistance in English, Spanish, Russian, and Farsi.
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Job postings: Yolo CASA Advocate Sup & YCCA Family Resource Ctr Aide
Yolo County CASA is hiring for an Advocate Supervisor!- See attached flyer for more information. ____________________ Yolo Country Children's Alliance is looking for a Family Resource Center Aide- See attached flyer for more information.
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Job position: CACP Coordinator with Yolo County Children's Alliance
See attached job description.
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Walk/Run for Equality- Oct 10th
This is the 6th annual 5K and 1K rainbow dash. Join us Sunday, October 10th at 4:00PM in Davis . Erasing hate one step at a time. Sponsored by Yolo federal Credit Union and supported by Subwerk Brewing Company. Refreshments, music, pries. For complete information & to register CLICK HERE
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Job Openings at Yolo County CASA
We are currently hiring for Advocate Supervisor and Program Manager. Please see the attached job descriptions.