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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, September 10th, 8:30 - 10:30 A.M.
Presentation: NAMI Butte County Chapter
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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 Study Suggests Increased Risk Of Fatal Health Problems For Abused And Neglected Children
A new study from Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families suggests children in the child welfare system may be at higher risk for developing heart disease, cancer, chronic lung disease, liver disease and skeletal fractures in adulthood. The study, part of the Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation's "National Survey of Child and Adolescent Well-Being" (NSCAW), found children in the child welfare system were far more likely to have personal histories that placed them at heightened risk for negative health outcomes as an adult. NSCAW explored the well-being of 5,873 children who had contact with the child welfare system during a 14-month period beginning in February 2008. The researchers determined that more than half of the children were exposed to four or more adverse childhood experiences, including neglect, sexual abuse, and household substance abuse.
Read the full article here.
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 Young Victims Of Trafficking Can Text For Help
A new resource from the National Human Trafficking Resource Center enables youth who are victims of commercial sexual exploitation to ask for help discreetly over text message. Users communicate with trained specialists about their situation and learn about local services, all without having to speak a word. Details are here. |
 Examining The Link Between Youth Bullying And Suicide
The Journal of Adolescent Health has released a special online supplement examining the relationship between bullying and suicide among youth. This supplement reports on the findings of an expert panel that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention convened on the latest research linking youth involvement in bullying-as victims, perpetrators, or both with suicide-related behaviors. Three of the key findings were: (1) Bullying among youth is a significant public health problem. (2) There is a strong association between bullying and suicide-related behaviors, but this is often mediated by other factors, including depression and delinquency. (3) Public health strategies can be applied to the prevention of bullying and suicide. |
 Annie B's Community Drive
Valley Oak Children's Services is again participating in Annie B's Community Drive. Between now and September 30th your donation to Valley Oak Children's Services will help us earn a portion of a matching grant from the North Valley Community Foundation. Please consider supporting children and families in Butte County by helping us take advantage of this great opportunity. Details are here.
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 Livescan Services
Valley Oak Children's Services is now offering Livescan Services.
Livescan Services are available Monday through Friday, from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Please call (800) 315-4507 to schedule an appointment, or visit MorphoTrust USA to schedule an appointment on-line. |
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Workshops, Conferences and Other Resources
Valley Oak Children's Services and First 5 Butte County are sponsoring Butte Parent Cafes. Butte Parent Cafés are based on the Strengthening Families Framework and the Five Protective Factors. The Butte Parent Cafés are a free family night out with dinner and childcare provided. At the Cafés participants have meaningful, guided conversations about what matters most, our families.
The next Butte Parent Cafes are Friday, September 13th, 6:00 - 8:00 P.M., at Marigold Elementary School, 2446 Marigold Avenue, in Chico, and Friday, September 20th, 6:00 - 8:00 P.M., at the Oroville YMCA, 1684 Robinson Street, in Oroville.
The Ninth Annual North State Fatherhood Conference takes place Saturday, September 21st, from 8:30 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. in Chico. Learn about play, music, and crafts with your child. Information about legal resources and health care topics. Details and registration information here.
Therapeutic Solutions is sponsoring the first annual Mental Health Symposium for Butte County on October 12th on the CSU Chico campus. Details and registration information are here.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness Butte County Chapter offers a Provider Education Program. This 5-week course presents a penetrating, subjective view of family and consumer experiences with serious mental illness to line staff at public agencies who work directly with people experiencing severe and persistent mental illnesses. The course helps providers realize the hardships that families and consumers face and appreciate the courage and persistence it takes to live with and recover from mental illness. Details are here.
The ChildTrauma Academy has released its inaugural iBook. Brief: Reflections on Childhood, Trauma and Society by Bruce D. Perry is now available in iBooks format on iTunes. This multimedia book is a collection of shorter pieces by the CTA Senior Fellow, Dr. Perry. With slides, images, video and text, this iBook is intended to stimulate reflection on some of the most challenging aspects of life in our modern world.
Understanding and Working with Maltreated Children: The Neurosequential Model Inaugural Symposium , June 10-12, 2014. The Child Trauma Academy and Hull Services of Calgary, Alberta will be co-sponsoring a three-day conference focusing on advances in developmentally sensitive and trauma informed practices, programs and policy. The conference will take place in Banff, Alberta. More details to follow in the coming months.
The greatest gifts you can give your children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence.
- Denis Waitley
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Gloria Balch, Deputy Director