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RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES from Davis Joint Unified School District
Meal Service Reminders Basic Needs Website - this list is updated weekly with information about financial assistance for housing, food assistance, and other agencies providing support to families during this time Social Emotional Referral Form and Support Process - Referrals will be sent to the appropriate staff member who will follow up by the next school day Healthy Living - resources and study lessons for families, students and staff around a variety of health topics Mental Health...
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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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RESOURCES from Harvard Center on the Developing Child
In case you missed them, here are all of the resources that Harvard Center on the Developing Child released in 2019: Infographics: https:// developingchild.harvard.edu/ resourcecategory/infographics/ What are ACEs? And how do they relate to toxic stress? What is Epigenetics? And how does it relate to child development? What is executive function? And how does it relate to child development? What we can do about toxic stress: From surviving to coping to resilience Putting science into action:...
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Resources from the 2018 Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Conference
In October, I attended the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Conference in San Francisco. It was really inspiring. Below please find share some of the books, videos, and resources that I learned about. All the best, Natalie BOOKS 1) The Deepest Well: Healing the Long-Term Effects of Childhood Adversity by Nadine Burke Harris, MD https://centerforyouthwellness.org/the-deepest-well/ 2) The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk, MD...
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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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Self-Care - Mobile Apps and more
Developed out of Trauma Informed Oregon, find lots of innovative ways to take care of ourselves with this cool resou rce o f mobile apps for self care. http://traumainformedoregon.or...-apps-for-self-care/ And take a...
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Sesame Street and the IRC are Helping Refugee Children Overcome Trauma [rescue.org]
Since fighting broke out in Syria in 2011, more than 5 million children have had to flee their homes; 2.8 million children remain out of school. Many have been exposed to extreme violence and experienced unspeakable trauma that will have lasting impact on their health and future. https://www.rescue.org/article/sesame-street-and-irc-are-helping-refugee-children-overcome-trauma
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Sesame Street's Traumatic Experiences Website / First 5 CA Care, Cope Connect Resource
Thanks to Alejandra Labrado from First 5 Sacramento for providing the links to these resources! Sesame Street's Traumatic Experiences: https://sesamestreetincommunities.org/topics/traumatic-experiences/ When a child endures a traumatic experience, the whole family feels the impact. But adults hold the power to help lessen its effects. Several factors can change the course of kids’ lives: feeling seen and heard by a caring adult, being patiently taught coping strategies and...
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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: 2-1-1 Yolo Community Resource Specialist
2-1-1 is currently recruiting for a dedicated Community Resource Specialist for Yolo County. This position will be primarily stationed in Yolo County. 2-1-1 Yolo Community Resource Specialist
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Local and national LGBTQ resources
Please see the attachment for a list of local and national resources provided by the Sacramento LGBT Community Center. If you have questions or would like more information about the Sacramento LGBT Community Center, please contact Rachel Henry ( Rachel.henry@saccenter.org or 916.442.0185 x 115). You can also talk to Rachel about presentations for organizations on LGBTQ issues.
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Local COVID-19 resources all in one place
Local County Resources: Health & Human Services Agency for Local Health Resources and General Questions https://www.yolocounty.org/ health-human-services/adults/ communicable-disease- investigation-and-control/ novel-coronavirus-2019 Davis Service Center: (530) 757-5502 Mental Health: (530) 757-5530 Woodland Service Center: (530) 661-2750 Mental Health: (530) 666-8630 Public Health: (530) 666-8643 Winters Service Center: (530) 406-4444 West Sacramento Service Center: (916) 375-6200...
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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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Mental Health Counseling Services for Dunnigan residents through RISE
Please see the attached flyers in Spanish and English for more details.
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Re: RESOURCE: Sesame Street in Communities
Thank you for the great links!! It is appreciated, Cherie Cherie Schroeder Instructional Specialist/Program Director Foster & Kinship Care Education Woodland Community College 2300 East Gibson Road Woodland, CA 95776 < http://www.yolofostercare.com/ > www.yolofostercare.com (530) 574-1964 Cell “To the world you may be just one person, but to one person you may be the world.”
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RESOURCE for families with LGBTQIA and genderfluid members: Davis Phoenix Coalition
The Davis Phoenix Coalition is a support and advocacy group for families with LGBTQIA and genderfluid members in Yolo County. Two groups that might interest clients: Yolo Rainbow Families has monthly meetings. For more information: please contact Anoosh Jorjorian at anoosh@ucla.edu Davis LGBTQ+ Youth Group is open to youth in junior and high school. For more information, please contact Joel ( davisqtyouth@gmail.com )
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Welcome to the NAEYC Virtual Institute!
Starting June 1, NAEYC will offer weekly presentations of content shared by NAEYC experts and a diverse group of presenters from all sectors of the industry - over 100 in total! Our presenters include policy experts, higher education faculty, school leaders, researchers and educators. While typically this type of content is only offered at NAEYC Professional Learning Institute, we are providing access to these presentations during the NAEYC Virtual Institute at no charge as our gift to you...
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YCCA is hiring a Family Resource Center Assistant Manager
The Family Resource Center Assistant Manager is responsible for developing, coordinating and conducting/facilitating all FRC program activities, including the CalFresh program, staff supervision, and case management. Plans, coordinates, and supervises all events at the Family Resource Center as well as provides work direction, guidance, and case management to AmeriCorps members and FRC volunteers. Please visit https://www.yolokids.org/post/ family-resource-center- assistant-manager for more ...
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RESOURCES related to anti-racism
ACEs Connection Anti-Racism Resources List : This list is culled from ACEs Connection, Learn4Life, Prevention Institute., Rise Magazine, VA TICN, Vital Village, and 10% Happier. Resources are divided into the following categories: Racial Trauma, Historical Trauma, & Healing Police Brutality & Reform Anti-Racism Work & Talking to Kids about Race & Racism Videos for parents from Positive Parenting in English and Spanish Is Social Bias Learned from Parents? You teach your...
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New FRC address and Back Pack Giveaway
· The YCCA West Sacramento Family Resource Center has moved to 1200 Anna Street in West Sacramento! The new Family Resource Center is open by appointment only starting July 10, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. We are practicing social distancing and require a face covering when you enter the building. To make an appointment with us, please call 916-572-0560. · Back Pack Giveaway Coming Soon! We are hosting our annual back to School Back Pack and School supplies giveaway for West...
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RESOURCES FOR PROVIDERS on protective factors and trauma-informed care
· Everyone Experiences Stress, Protective Factors Keep Families Strong from Child Welfare Information Gateway Help the families in your community learn more about how to stay strong even when times are tough. Share this video and resource page with the families you serve, and start a conversation about ways to manage stress and implement protective factors. Use the hashtag #mystrongfamily to share ideas on all the different ways families stay strong even on the rainiest days. · Training and...
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RESOURCE FOR PARENTS: Hard copies now available of Handling Your Child’s Challenging Behaviors at Every Age
In April, the Yolo County Child Abuse Prevention Council (CAPC) and Yolo County Children’s Alliance (YCCA) released Handling Your Child’s Challenging Behaviors at Every Age . This resource for parents and caregivers provides positive discipline tips and resources to handle challenging behaviors in babies, toddlers, preschoolers, school-age children, and teenagers. We were unable to hand out hard copies in April because of COVID-19. Now that Yolo County is allowing more services, please...
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RESOURCE FOR TRIBES: Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) in Indian Country
The National Indian Health Board, in collaboration with CDC, has launched a new resource hub! Many Tribal individuals, families, and communities have been impacted by childhood experiences causing physical and mental health adversities throughout the lifespan. However, with understanding and effort, individuals and communities can confront Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) for positive health outcomes. This information hub, launched by the National Indian Health Board includes a "resource...
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RESOURCE FOR YOUTH: Understood by Us website and request for feedback
Understood has launched a new website called Understood By Us . Understood is dedicated to shaping the world for difference. Their programs focus on empowering people who learn and think differently by offering customized, accessible resources, and a compassionate community. Until now, Understood’s resources have been mainly for families, educators, and employers. Understood is now expanding its focus to feature and support more young adults who learn and think differently. This week they...
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Childcare resources; Parental warmth
· Childcare Resources for Working Parents Please see the attached list of child care resources that Yolo County Human Resources compiled. · Article: Parental warmth on high-conflict days helps teens to feel loved While parent-teen conflict is inevitable, parents expressing warmth and support on high-conflict days can bolster how much their teen feels loved, according to a study conducted by Gregory Fosco, Penn State associate professor of human development and family studies and associate...
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RESOURCES FOR PARENTS: Head Start/Early Head Start now accepting applications; COVID resources
· YCOE Head Start/Early Head Start Now Accepting Applications! Parents and caregivers can call 530-668-3055 or visit www.ycoe.org to learn more about early childhood education services for children ages 0-5. Full-time center base and home base services are available. Programs are FREE for income qualifying families. · Families Doubling Up during COVID (video from Positive Parenting in English and Spanish) High rates of unemployment during the pandemic and economic uncertainty have led many...
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WEBINARS on sexual assault, stress, and structural racism
Web Conference Series: “Seeing Survivors in Familiar Spaces: Building Sexual Assault Awareness for Everyone” in September These web conferences are designed for community based organizations (i.e. schools, faith based, recovery programs, etc.) seeking to build their capacity to address sexual assault among their service populations, and who want to work more collaboratively with their local sexual assault agencies. 9/15, 10-11am: It Impacts Us All: Sexual Assault 101 9/16, 10-11am: Children...
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RESOURCE FOR PROVIDERS: All Children Thrive, California (ACT-CA)
All Children Thrive, California (ACT-CA) project has two upcoming opportunities to improve child wellbeing that may be of interest to you. Engagement opportunities follow: ACT-CA has opened its Request for Applications (RFA) to public comment. Consider sharing your feedback on the RFA’s city eligibility criteria and funding requirements with Belinda C. Bresnahan, Public Health Advocates, Program Manager, at BC@PHAdvocates.org by September 22, 2020. Please consider attending the Virtual...
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RESOURCES FOR PROVIDERS on Trauma-Informed Care
Trauma-Informed Care resources from Relias: Training and resources to help organizations implement the trauma-informed care framework . The experience of trauma has widespread impact on the lives of those we serve, leading to or exacerbating mental illnesses, substance use, and physical health conditions. In a truly integrated whole health system of care, effectively treating behavioral and physical health conditions must involve addressing the impact of trauma. If you’re working towards...
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RESOURCE FOR PROVIDERS: Conducting Successful Virtual Focus Groups
Virtual focus groups offer researchers a promising alternative to in-person data collection. A new Child Trends resource highlights potential benefits, considerations, and tips for conducting successful virtual focus groups. For example, running focus groups in virtual settings may reduce some key barriers to participation and increase participants’ comfort and safety in speaking up.
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RESOURCE: New CDPH COVID-19 Health Equity and Multilingual Resources Web Page
To make COVID-19 health equity-related information easier to find and use, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has created a new webpage to collect and organize vetted COVID-19 communication materials available in different languages as well as other materials for specific populations, such as older adults and tribal communities. Rather than serving as a comprehensive catalog of COVID-19 resources, this site aims to be an organized, targeted, and regularly updated collection of...
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RESOURCES FOR PROVIDERS on ACEs; the link between early childhood experiences and health
Research Paper: Trends in Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) in the United States This paper by David Finkelhor found that “overall, there appear to have been more historical and recent improvements in the burden of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) than deteriorations in the 20th and 21st centuries.” Results: “Available trend data on ACEs from the 20th century show multi-decade declines in parental death, parental illness, sibling death, and poverty, but multi-decade increases in...
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RESOURCES FOR PROVIDERS on serving Latino families; Survey on youth programs
· Making Service Delivery Relevant for Latino Families during COVID-19 through Responsive Adaptation COVID-19 has placed disproportionate health and economic burdens on Latino families. A new resource from The National Research Center on Hispanic Children & Families discusses four principles that providers can use to improve service delivery for Latino families during COVID-19: Meet families’ immediate needs, give service delivery staff adequate support, leverage partnerships, and build...
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UPDATED Yolo COVID-19 Resource List
Here are a few updates to the Yolo COVID-19 Resource List . Please contact Natalie Audage if you have any additions or changes. Thank you!
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RESOURCES FOR CLIENTS: After School Group registration; YCCA’s Family Resource Center (FRC); Developing Competence in Teens
· After School Groups by Victor Community Support Services begin next week! Attached please find flyers in English and Spanish with links for registration. These groups are available to any Yolo County youth. Please pass on to families! · YCCA’s West Sacramento Family Resource Center (FRC): Attached please find a flyer advertising in-person services. Thank you for sharing with partners and the families you serve. · Developing Competence in Teens : Youth need to develop competence in many...
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RESOURCE FOR PROVIDERS: A Child Is a Child: A Snapshot of Children’s Health in California
To provide a snapshot of the health needs of our children, The Children’s Partnership developed a series of fact sheets as part of its “ A Child is a Child” campaign . This campaign unites a strong and diverse coalition of individuals and organizations to fight for the right of every child. Across issue areas, our shared resources, experiences and perspectives will help ensure a healthy and bright future for all children. The fact sheet series will discuss factors that contribute to...
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RESOURCE FOR FAMILIES: Help with paying for child care: Emergency funding available!
The Yolo County Child Care Planning Council (LPC) in collaboration with Yolo County Office of Education (YCOE) has received ONE TIME childcare emergency funding to assist families and childcare providers in Yolo County. The LPC is aware of the acute and absolute childcare needs that have emerged in Yolo County during the COVID-19 pandemic. This emergency funding will provide stabilization for families and providers. Please share the attached graphics with families and providers. The links to...
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Re: RESOURCE FOR FAMILIES: Help with paying for child care: Emergency funding available!
Thank you for posting this! I am so happy that we have gotten this resource for Yolo County families. It will help families as well as child care providers!
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RESOURCES FOR PROVIDERS: Reports on LGBTQI+ populations; Child Abuse Prevention Toolkits
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...
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FREE flu vaccines; Parent and Youth Helpline; Parent COVID-19 resources
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...
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RESOURCE FOR PARENTS on tantrums and mental health
The Science Behind Your Child’s Tantrums: And how to nip them in the bud before they start Parenting videos in English and Spanish from Positive Parenting SPACE: Helping Kids with Anxiety : Psychologist, Eli Lebowitz and his colleagues developed a method for training parents to support anxious children known as SPACE: Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions. In a study of 124 children and their parents, Yale researchers examined whether the SPACE intervention was effective in...
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RESOURCES FOR PROVIDERS on LGBTQ youth, children with special health care needs, health and learning
• Implications of COVID-19 for LGBTQ Youth Mental Health and Suicide Prevention The Trevor Project outlines how LGBTQ youth may be impacted by the pandemic and offers suggestions on how to support LGBTQ youth during this time. • COVID-19 Resources for Children with Special Health Care Needs The Lucile Packard Foundation for Children’s Health continually updates a curated list of resources. • Health and Learning Are Deeply Interconnected in the Body: An Action Guide for Policymakers From...
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RESOURCES FOR PROVIDERS ON THE LGBTQ COMMUNITY AND IMMIGRANTS
· The State of the LGBTQ Community in 2020: A National Public Opinion Study : A comprehensive new study from the Center for American Progress found that more than 1 in 3 LGBTQ+ Americans faced discrimination of some kind in the past year, including more than 3 in 5 transgender Americans. Find other survey findings here. · GLSEN released findings from its biennial 2019 National School Climate Survey , examining the school experiences of LGBTQ+ students nationally, and offers a broad...
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WarmLine Family Resource Center Workshops and Activities
WarmLine was founded by and is staffed by parents who share the common experience of parenting a child with developmental delays or disabilities. WarmLine offers virtual events for families and parents as well as Special Education Workshops. Online registration is required for all WarmLine activities and workshops. For assistance, call WarmLine at 916-455-9500.
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RESOURCES FOR CLIENTS: Webinar on domestic violence
· WEBINAR: Strengthening the Family: Understanding Domestic Violence and Finding Resources on 11/6 1-2:30pm on November 6 Please join CalWorks and Family Hui to learn information that will help inform and empower you, your family, and those you know. Celina Alvarez, Associate Director Empower Yolo, will be the guest speaker. Please see the attachment for more information and the Zoom link.
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RESOURCES FOR PROVIDERS on engaging parents and caregivers; responding to Teen Dating Violence
· Tips for Virtually Engaging Parents and Caregivers Parents and other caregivers of adolescents play a key role in supporting young people and helping them navigate adolescence as they transition toward adulthood. This is particularly important during times of stress and change, such as the current public health pandemic that has upended the regular routines of adolescents and families. This tip sheet provides you with strategies you can use to reach out to parents virtually and provide...
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RESOURCES FOR PARENTS OF TEENS
· Nurturing the Amazing Teen Brain The way children’s brains grow during adolescence has lasting effects on their health and well-being later on in life. Brain science offers important insight into how and why adolescents may act the way they do. And it helps guide parents on ways to support teens’ growing development. · When Do Teens Feel Loved by Their Parents? In their drive for independence, teenagers can seem to reject parents. A new study suggests that the key to making them feel loved...
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RESOURCES FOR PARENTS: Help Me Grow Developmental Screening events; Videos from Positive Parenting
* Help Me Grow FREE Virtual Developmental Screening event for families with children 0-5 This virtual event will take place Thursday, December 10th between 3pm-5pm on Zoom. We will have online screening tools. staff available to assist, and real-time answers to child development questions. Registration is required and we recommend you register ahead of time so we can schedule a staff member to assist you in your own private virtual “room”. Families can register at this link...
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RESOURCES FOR CLIENTS: CREO workshops; Capital Pro Bono legal services
* CREO Platicas/Workshops in Spanish on Wednesdays: We are inviting you to our CREO platicas/workshops that will be held Wednesdays at 5:00 pm., in Spanish, via zoom. We appreciate in advance for passing the information on, our program works every day to maintain a mentally healthy community. Please share the attached flyers for the following dates: November 11 th : Empower Yolo: Resources available in this organization November 18 th : CommuniCare Counselor: Flash Technique & EMDR...
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RESOURCE FOR PROVIDERS: Greater Sacramento Community Network from Unite Us
The Greater Sacramento Community Network is a coordinated care network that connects social service organizations, government agencies, and health care providers to deliver integrated whole person care through a shared technology platform provided by Unite Us . Thanks to Unite Us' funding partners, Kaiser Permanente and Blue Shield of California, this network is free for community-based organizations and most community health centers in Sacramento, Yolo, Placer and El Dorado Counties and...
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RESOURCE: Family Initiatives in Yolo County
In an effort to help us all know more about the great work happening in Yolo County, we are sharing the attached spreadsheet with updated information about Yolo County child and family initiatives. This information will increase opportunities for collaboration in Yolo County. For this effort, initiatives are defined as multi-organization or agency collaboratives, meetings, or committees related to children and families in Yolo County. Thank you to all who provided the information included in...