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Trainings/Conferences
On-line Resouces
An independent forum with news, programs, research, events, legislation, theory, and opinion on education, health, welfare, and justice for California's 10 million children
Focused on promoting the social emotional development and school readiness of young children birth to age 5
Research and message development on child and family mental health Promoting the health and development of infants and toddlers Building awareness and understanding of sensory processing disorders through education and collaboration Helping parents, teachers and health professionals to proactively manage the challenging behaviors of the 21st century child |
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Meeting Information
Next Meeting:
Tuesday, August 13, 2013, 8:30 - 10:30 A.M.
Blood Source - Community Meeting Room (upstairs)
555 Rio Lindo Avenue
Presentation: Promotores program - Martha Martinez, Northern Valley Catholic Social Services
Please Note: Parking in Blood Source lot is for clients only. Please park in lot directly across Rio Lindo or use street side parking. Thank you.
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 Helping Traumatized Kids Thrive
An understanding of the effects of trauma and adverse childhood experiences led to a paradigm shift in high school discipline and an 85% drop in suspensions in a school in Walla Walla, Washington.
This article discusses the use of the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study and the state of Washington's effort to educate people on the impacts of stress on children.
Read the full article here.
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 Report: California Shows No Improvement in Children's Well-Being
California is showing no improvement for overall children's well-being. For the second consecutive year, the Golden State ranks 41st in the nation in the annual KIDS COUNT report.
According to Ted Lempert, president of Children Now, California leaders aren't giving enough attention to the fundamental issues undermining our children's - and our state's - success.
Read more here.
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 Federal Early Learning Update
Support for a federal early learning initiative continues to grow! Earlier this week, we learned more about a comprehensive early childhood education bill in the works in the U.S. Senate. US Education Secretary Arne Duncan recently visited California and talked about how high-quality early learning is at the top of his priority list, and the White House released estimates on how our state could benefit from major new investments in early childhood education.
Read more here.
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Workshops, Conferences and Other Resources
Troubled Children is a five-part series that examines issues including the transition to adulthood, the uncertainty of diagnosis, the use of multiple medications and the role of parents.
Valley Oak Children's Services has partnered with Strengthening Families Illinois, with funding made available by First 5 Butte County, to provide a free, two-day Parent Café Training in Chico.
The training takes place August 13th and 14th, 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Additional information is here, and the registration flyer is here.
Parent Cafés on You Tube. These short videos created by Alameda County (California) First Five are now on YouTube:
A document listing the Core Meanings of the Strengthening Families Protective Factors is now available. This short piece makes it clear what we mean when we talk about each of the protective factors. It is a companion piece to the new Protective Factors Briefs.
The National Technical Assistance Center for Children's Mental Health (NTAC) has Resources, publications, and training materials to help States deliver effective, culturally competent and appropriate mental health services for children and families.
The National Clearinghouse on Families & Youth offers a free information service for communities, organizations, and individuals interested in developing new and effective strategies for supporting young people and their families.
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Gloria Balch, Deputy Director