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2nd Friday of every month at the Yuba County Library. No registration required.

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HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program) payment program

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Californians can now save on high-speed Internet with the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). Through this federally funded program, eligible households can now save $30 per month on Home Internet. Please visit the website for more information at

https://www.internetforallnow.org/.

Even better: When the ACP discount is used with the right internet plan, Home Internet can be FREE for your family.

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Adventist Health Childbirth and Breastfeeding Classes

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Childbirth Preparation Class: What to Expect When You're Expecting

Mothers-to-be who are in their first and second trimester are encouraged to have their spouse or support person participate in the online class.

Once a month, on Wednesdays from 2 - 4 p.m.
Register for online Childbirth Preparation Class
Breastfeeding Preparation Class

Mothers-to-be are encouraged to have their spouse or support person participate in the online class. There will be a question-and-answer session after the presentation.

The second Thursday of each month, from 3 - 5 p.m.
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Adventist Health is a renowned healthcare provider serving the West Coast and Hawaii. We pride ourselves on providing comprehensive, high-quality medical services to the communities we serve.

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YCOE_Wardrobe and Essential Closet Bilingual

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Ridgeline Pediatrics Open in Olivehurst!

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Ridgeline Pediatrics Open in Olivehurst!

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Quitting Cigarettes

Smoking is a habit that often fills a need, so you may have mixed feelings about quitting. Whether you've tried many times to quit or you're just thinking about it for the first time, we'll help you build a plan that will work for your life.

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Quitting Cigarettes Smoking is a habit that often fills a need, so you may have mixed feelings about quitting. Whether you've tried many times to quit or you're just thinking about it for the first time, we'll help you build a plan that will work for your life.

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Yuba County Library is using Eventbrite to organize 11 upcoming events. Check out Yuba County Library's events, learn more, or contact this organizer.

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The Prevention Program offers an array of prevention resources in the form of publication, material, and training. Bully Prevention, Mental Health First Aid, Strengthening Families Program, and Asset Development are current trainings our program staff provides.

Our Tobacco Use Prevention Education program is a consortium of four school districts, providing services to over 4,000 students in grades 6th -12th within Yuba County. Direct services are available to youth, and their families who are interested in learning how to quit using tobacco.

Brief Intervention- Counseling type of intervention 2-3 hour long sessions for youth experiencing problems with their tobacco use, have a short history of dependence, and are uncertain about quitting.

Tobacco Awareness Prevention- Youth group for students who want to quit their tobacco use. This 8-week session focuses on identifying reasons to quit and prepares youth to quit use in week 7.

Tobacco Education Group-Also referred to as a Positive Alternative to Suspension, TEG motivates youth to consider quitting through an intense 8 session series of tobacco education classes.

Tobacco Free Generation- Focuses on pregnant and parenting minors and their families, interested in assistance in quitting or reducing tobacco use.

Schools are encouraged to check out research-validated tobacco, alcohol and other drug prevention curriculum.

Project Alert- Project Alert-11 week sequential core lessons, once a week for 45-60 minutes in length, in 7th grade with 3 sequential booster lessons, once a week for 3 weeks in 8th grade. Addressing alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, and inhalant use and focuses a social influences approach. http://www.californiahealthykids.org/fidelity

Project Toward No Drug Use- This primary tobacco prevention curriculum is comprised of 12 lessons each 40-50 minutes in duration, implemented 3 times a week over 4 consecutive weeks. In teaching students to use decision making skills they learn how refuse alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. The final activity allows opportunity for students make a commitment to avoid drug use in the future.
http://www.californiahealthykids.org/fidelity

Project Northlands- Project Northland-Slick Tracy 6th grade, first in the series, uses a comic book format to engage students in the fact and fallacies of use. Utilized in the sixth grade in Yuba County this program is available through eight grade. The goal of Project Northland is to delay the age of onset. http://www.hazelden.org/web/go/projectnorthland

Sutter/Yuba Mental Health - Mental Health First Aid for Youth

Facilitates an understanding of how to offer support to youth experiencing a mental health crisis until treatment is available or the crisis is resolved.

Next training is scheduled for June 16, 2014. For information contact Amy Molina-Jones.

Yuba County Superior Court & Sutter/Yuba Friday Night Live - Choices and Consequences: DUI Sentencing

A factual DUI sentencing presented to high school students over the course of 2 hours to show the consequences of drinking and driving.

The next program is scheduled to be held at Wheatland High School. For more information contact Amy Molina-Jones.

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Education Services / Prevention/TUPE Program

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The Prevention Program offers an array of prevention resources in the form of publication, material, and training. Bully Prevention, Mental Health First Aid, Strengthening Families Program, and Asset Development are current trainings our program staff provides. Our Tobacco Use Prevention Education program is a consortium of four school districts, providing services to over 4,000 students in grades 6th -12th within Yuba County.

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September 2021 Newsletter from the Family Resource Center Network of California. Links are clickable.

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Call for more information: 530-216-4530 ext. 4537

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NICU related information/resources for Yuba-Sutter families going through the NICU

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Find information, resources, and support to help you get ready to quit tobacco and successfully stop smoking.

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Painted rocks by Yuba-Sutter NICU families to bring support to new NICU families and NICU staff. These rocks were delivered to UC Davis Medical Center & Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento.

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August 2021 Newsletter from the Family Resource Center Network of California. Links are clickable.

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Do you feel most comfortable with face-to-face support from a health professional, or a group of others who quit with you? Are you more comfortable online, or talking on the telephone? There are dozens of ways for you to get support while you quit.

Quitlines are staffed by counselors who provide helpful information, advice, and support. If you are ready to quit using tobacco, quitlines can help.

1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669)
1-800-332-8615 for the hearing-impaired

Call this toll-free telephone number to connect to your state quitline for counseling and information about quitting tobacco. Quitline services and hours vary by state. For more information about your state quitline, click here.

1-877-44U-QUIT (1-877-448-7848)

National Cancer Institute quitline provides information on how to quit, in both English and Spanish. Services are available Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m (Eastern).

1-855-QUIT-VET (1-855-784-8838) (For Veterans)

Quitline for veterans receiving health care through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Services are available in English and Spanish, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m to 10:00 p.m. (Eastern). The quitline is closed on Federal holidays.

CDC/NCI Smoking Quitlines:

Many local hospitals and clinics offer quit-smoking programs. Ask your doctor or other health-care provider for a recommendation.

Your state health department is another resource to finding support closer to home.

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Do you feel most comfortable with face-to-face support from a health professional, or a group of others who quit with you? Are you more comfortable online, or talking on the telephone? There are dozens of ways for you to get support while you quit. Quitlines are staffed by counselors who provide helpful information, advice, and support.

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Email for more information: erin.gladden@yubacoe.k12.ca.us

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The Sutter County Infant Program is committed to providing individualized services to children and families to uphold the best practices of early childhood development and education, and to promote collaboration in order to help all children reach their full potential.

Sutter County Infant Program serves eligible children and their families from birth to age three in Sutter and Yuba Counties. The infant team partners with families to build on current strengths and abilities, support challenges and address family concerns in their natural environment.

It's important for babies and children with delays to get services and support as early as possible! If you have a concern about your child's development, you can contact your local regional center, or the Sutter County Infant Program. They are open during COVID-19 to help. Go to https://www.dds.ca.gov/rc, fill out the contact form on the left, or call 1-800-515-BABY.

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Enroll in Home Based or Center Based programs in Yuba, Sutter and Butte counties! Call 1-866-417-4255 or visit www.ecenter.org for more info.

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Yuba County's SELPA is dedicated to the belief that all students can learn and that special needs students must be guaranteed equal opportunity to become contributing members of society. We also believe in facilitating high quality educational programs and services for special needs students and training for parents and educators.

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Open to Yuba County families with a child ages 0-5. Email for information: thelma.amaya@yubacoe.k12.ca.us

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CDBC English Behavior Consultation 20-21

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CDBC Spanish Behavior Consultation 20-21

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In-person car seat inspection.
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WELCOME TO FIRST 5 YUBA COUNTY

First 5 Yuba County's vision is that all children are healthy and thriving in safe and nurturing family environments and ready to succeed in their educational experiences.

FAMILIES

First 5 Yuba's Parent Portal is designed to provide parents with resources and information on topics such as brain health, nutrition and child care services.

PROVIDERS

At First 5 Yuba, we understand that providers are parenting partners and play an integral role in child development. Learn more about resources and information tailored specifically for providers.

COMMUNITY

First 5 Yuba is ALL ABOUT COMMUNITY! Learn how to build a stronger, healthier more resilient world for parents and children.

First 5 Yuba County is committed to reducing health dipartites by advancing Racial Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. Through culturally appropriate practices, targeted interventions and trauma informed care First 5 Yuba works to meet the culturally, linguistically and geographical diverse needs of Yuba County Children.

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First 5 Yuba County's vision is that all children are healthy and thriving in safe and nurturing family environments and ready to succeed in their educational experiences. #Families #Providers #Community

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This event has passed, but if interested in attending a similar support group, please reach out. 530-749-4049

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This event has passed, but if interested in supporting our NICU group or want to join, please call our office at 530-749-4049.

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CHS helps families find child care, assist with child care payments, and provide a family education program. Check out their website or call 530-671-7503 for more information.

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Do you need assistance with paying for child care? CHS offers a Child Care Payment Program which may be able to help you with the cost of your child care. To see if you qualify, complete an Eligibility Questionnaire (EQ). Our Program Specialists will review your completed EQ, and if you are eligible for assistance, your family will be placed on the Child Care Eligibility List (CCEL). Once funding is available, you will be contacted by phone or mail to begin the enrollment process.

Service areas for the Child Care Payment Program include: the Greater Long Beach, Orange County, San Diego County, Sutter County, Ventura County, Yolo County, and Yuba County. Call your local CHS office if you have any questions or would like an EQ mailed to you.

Children's Home Society of California's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service have changed. Click here to learn more.

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New report warns of lead, arsenic, and other toxins in products for babies and toddlers. These contaminants may impact your little one's brain development-and now the FDA is stepping in. Here's what parents can do to combat the issue.

Four of America's biggest manufacturers of baby food have been selling products that contain high levels of toxic heavy metals, a new congressional report has found.

Arsenic, lead, cadmium, and mercury were found in rice cereals, sweet potato puree, juices, and sweet snack puffs, according to the report from the Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy Committee on Oversight released earlier this month.

The companies-Nurture (sells Happy Family Organics and HappyBABY products), Beech-Nut, Hain (Earth's Best Organic), and Gerber-agreed to the subcommittee's request for investigation. The subcommittee also reached out to Walmart, Campbell, and Sprout Organic Foods, which did not allow the investigation.

About a week later, the law firm Baum Hedlund Aristei & Goldman said it started accepting toxic baby food lawsuit cases for parents who bought food from any of the brands and have children with autism and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Both autism and ADHD have been associated with toxic metals.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a statement on the findings in February, saying it "has been actively working on this issue using a risk-based approach to prioritize and target the agency's efforts. Consumers should know that FDA scientists routinely monitor levels of toxic elements in baby foods, along with other foods consumed in the country's diet, through the Total Diet Study. Further, the FDA also monitors baby food under the FDA's compliance program for Toxic Elements in Food and Foodware, and Radionuclides in Food and through targeted sampling assignments."

Two months later and the FDA is now taking an even stronger approach, with plans to propose limits on arsenic, lead and mercury in baby food. "We recognize that Americans want zero toxic elements in the foods eaten by their babies and young children. In reality, because these elements occur in our air, water and soil, there are limits to how low these levels can be," the agency stated. "The FDA's goal, therefore, is to reduce the levels of arsenic, lead, cadmium, and mercury in these foods to the greatest extent possible." Final rulings on permissible limits are expected by April 2024.

But this isn't the first time this information has made headlines. In 2017, a nonprofit organization called Clean Label Project released findings from a study showing contaminants such as arsenic, lead, and mercury in leading brands of infant formula and baby foods. And Healthy Babies Bright Futures (HBBF) confirmed some of those scary discoveries in a 2019 investigation.

HBBF tested 168 popular baby foods in America, from brands like Gerber, Earth's Best, Beech-Nut, and more. The team tested these products for cadmium, lead, mercury, and inorganic arsenic, according to their article about the topic. Here's a breakdown of the results:

95 percent of containers contained toxic heavy metals (arsenic, lead, cadmium, and mercury).

One-fourth of containers contained all of these toxic metals.

Heavy metal contamination was highest in products containing rice, juice, and sweet potato.

88 percent of foods tested "lack any federal standards or guidance on maximum safe levels of toxic heavy metals like arsenic and lead," according to the HBBF findings.

The Clean Label Project released similar results in their 2017 food study. The organization purchased 500 infant formulas, baby foods, baby cereals, pouches, and toddler drinks and snacks from 60 different brands and had them tested at a third-party lab for more than 130 contaminants, including heavy metals, antibiotics, pesticides, and BPA.

About 65 percent of baby food products contained some arsenic.

36 percent of baby food samples had detectable levels of lead.

60 percent of the products labeled "BPA Free" tested positive for BPA.

Baby food labeled "certified organic" had higher levels of arsenic than conventional (but lower levels of pesticide residues).

Using the findings, the Clean Label Project assigned star ratings to each product tested (one star for the worst in terms of contaminants, five stars for the best) and published the lists on their website. Their highest-rated products are a mix of both organic brands and conventional.

The Effect of Chemicals in Baby Food

The heavy metals tested in these studies-cadmium, lead, mercury, and inorganic arsenic-are harmful in any amount. Lead is toxic to children's brains, and no amount has been deemed safe. Arsenic and mercury are also neurotoxins. Infants and young children are particularly sensitive these contaminants, since their brains and organ systems aren't fully developed.

According to Consumer Reports, "Exposure to even small amounts of these heavy metals at an early age may increase the risk of several health problems, especially lower IQ and behavior problems, and have been linked to autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder." Unfortunately, these effects are long-lasting and irreversible, as the contaminants have been linked to "bladder, lung, and skin cancer; cognitive and reproductive problems; and type 2 diabetes, among other conditions" when consumed over a long period of time, adds Consumer Reports.

What Parents Can Do

After the HBBF findings were released, Senator Chuck Schumer called on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to take action, stating that consumers should "rightfully expect" baby food to be safe and regulated. The Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy is also calling on the FDA. "The FDA must set standards and regulate this industry much more closely, starting now. It's shocking that parents are basically being completely left in the lurch by their government," subcommittee Chair Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.) told the Washington Post.

It's important to note that (unfortunately) these contaminants exist in the environment-so the idea that you could eat a contaminant-free diet or buy products devoid of any contaminant is just not feasible, says Jennifer Lowry, M.D., Chair of the American Academy of Pediatrics Council on Environmental Health and Chief of Medical Toxicology at Children's Mercy Kansas City. Foods take up metals like lead and arsenic from the soil and water and can also become contaminated during storage, processing, or transport. ( Making your own baby food doesn't mean you're in the clear, since even fresh produce can have these contaminants too.)

But these findings may spur manufacturers to do more testing and change practices to get levels down. "We hope this is a wake-up call for brands and parents," says Jackie Bowen, executive director of Clean Label Project. They encourage consumers to call their favorite brands to ask if they test their products (and what they test them for). They also call on manufacturers to set stricter quality standards and better testing.

In fact, the Healthy Babies Bright Futures investigation found that baby food companies are already making changes. For example, fruit juice contains 63 percent lower levels of arsenic now than 10 years ago-partly because of a change in manufacturing guidelines. More action is needed, though, since the problem isn't solved.

To help combat heavy metal consumption, parents can choose safer alternatives to concerning baby foods. For example, they can exchange rice puffs for rice-free snacks, fruit juice for tap water, rice cereal for oatmeal or barley, and teething biscuits for frozen banana or chilled cucumber, recommends HBBF. And you should always do your research and reach out to companies if you have questions.

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FDA Will Propose Limits on Arsenic and Lead in Baby Food

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New report warns of lead, arsenic, and other toxins in products for babies and toddlers. These contaminants may impact your little one's brain development-and now the FDA is stepping in. Here's what parents can do to combat the issue.

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Navigating the Early Identification and Intervention Maze

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Navigating the Early Identification and Intervention Maze

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Intended to work for children 0-3 years old with Medi-Cal insurance.

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California's early identification and intervention (EII) system is complicated. Many players are responsible for supporting young children's development and mental health. This flowchart describes the system as it is intended to work for c hildren 0 to 3 years old with Medi-Cal insurance. It highlights general eligibility criteria and covered services, as well as areas of ambiguity and local variation. Entities included are Early Start, Medi-Cal, Specialty Mental Health Services, California Children's Services, and community-based supports. Click on any aspect of the flowchart to reveal additional information.

A few notes about the purpose and use of this flowchart:

The purpose is to raise awareness about the EII system for a broad audience; it is not meant to be a referral guide for providers or families. Actual clinical practice and family experience will include additional steps and nuance.

For simplicity, this flowchart leads to only one system at a time. In reality, many children have co-occurring developmental and mental health needs. Providers often make referrals to multiple entities at once and children may receive services from different systems at the same time.

The primary focus is developmental delays and mental health concerns indicated by developmental or social-emotional screenings. Because this flowchart describes the system for children under 3 years old, mental health concerns primarily refer to social-emotional needs. Many other screenings and services (including oral, vision, hearing and others) are not included in this flowchart. The flowchart does not describe the experience of children who may have developmental or mental health concerns but who are not deemed eligible for services from these systems, those who cannot access community-based supports, or those who never receive a screen for these concerns.

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June2021 Newsletter from the Family Resource Center Network of California. Links are clickable.

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Join UC Davis MIND Institute for their 6-week support group for parents/caregivers that support a child with ASD. Email to enroll: shjochen@ucdavis.edu.

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National Autism Association The Big Red Safety Box

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Families that have a child with Autism that tends to bolt, run and wander can apply for a safety box to help prevent those actions.

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The National Autism Association's Big Red Safety Box® is a free-of-charge
safety toolkit for autism families in need of wandering-prevention tools.

The Big Red Safety Box is a program of the National Autism Association. Our current grant cycle is supported by grant 2020-J1-BX-0009 provided by the Office of Justice Programs (OJP), U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) under the OJP funding opportunity entitled "Reducing Injury and Death of Missing Individuals with Dementia and Developmental Disabilities - ProactivePrograms."

Please review ALL of the information below before submitting your application.

To apply for an NAA Big Red Safety Box®, you must:

Be the primary caregiver of an individual with an autism diagnosis.

Be 18 years or older and a resident of the U.S.

Agree to the terms and conditions stated in the application.

Be a first-time recipient. Previous recipients are not eligible to apply, orders will be canceled.

Apply only once. Multiple requests will not be processed, limit one box per family.

Allow up to 3 weeks for NAA to review your application and deliver your Big Red Safety Box.

NAA's Big Red Safety Box® includes:

Educational materials and tools, including NAA's Be REDy Booklet

Two (2) GE Door/Window Alarms including batteries

One (1) RoadID Bracelet or Shoe ID tag. You will receive instructions in the box to submit your custom personalization order at http://roadid.com/naa

Five (5) Adhesive Stop Sign Visual Prompts for doors and windows

Two (2) Safety Alert Window Clings for car or home windows

One (1) Child ID Kit from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children

NAA's Be REDy Booklet can be downloaded for free.

NAA's Big Red Safety Boxes® have a retail value of over $65.00. To help NAA continue this program, we ask you to please consider Paying it Forward by making an optional donation when requesting your NAA Big Red Safety Box®.

NAA's Big Red Safety Box® grants are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis to all qualifying applicants while supplies last. You are not required to make a donation to receive one.

You will receive instructions and a unique code in the box to personalize your free RoadID bracelet or shoe ID tag. Your ID will be quickly engraved and mailed to you from RoadID at no charge.

Regardless of any tools caregivers may have in place, if a loved one's medical condition interferes with their ability to recognize danger or stay safe, it is critical that caregivers maintain close supervision and security in all settings. For more information, visit our AWAARE site.

Ready to request your Big Red Safety Box?

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March 2021 Newsletter from the Family Resource Center Network of California. Links are clickable.

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REVISED Life Building Center flyer June 2021

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Home Energy Assistance Program (H.E.A.P.) Application

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Mission

The purpose of CalWORKs is to provide equitable access to the services, resources and opportunities families need to increase resilience, achieve economic mobility, and break the cycle of poverty.

What is CalWORKs?

CalWORKs is a welfare program that gives cash aid and services to eligible California families in need. The program serves all 58 counties in the state and is operated locally by county welfare departments.

Benefits to Build On

If a family is in need, CalWORKs may be able to help with housing, food, utilities, clothing or medical care, they may be eligible to receive immediate short-term help. Families that apply and qualify for ongoing assistance receive money each month to help pay for housing, food and other necessary expenses.

To learn more about services and benefits that CalWORks offers, click below

About CalWORKs

There are welfare offices located in each of the 58 California counties. Families may apply for CalWORKs at any office located in the county where they live.

The amount of a family's monthly assistance payment depends on a number of factors, including the number of people who are eligible and the special needs of any of those family members. The income of the family is considered in calculating the amount of cash aid the family receives.

Families that have a child(ren) in the home who has been deprived of parental support or care because of the absence, disability or death of either parent.

Families with a child(ren) when both parents are in the home but the principal earner is unemployed. Need caretaker relatives of a foster child(ren).

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Yuba City Parks and Recreation Activities

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Hotline for foster youth and their caregivers.

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FURS Hotline Flyer Adult 02-24-2021 FINAL

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Opioids | Narcotic Drugs | Misuse, Addiction, Treatments

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Group therapy and 12-step programs such as NA meetings have been helping people get, and stay, sober for decades. These groups are held every day, everywhere. Find support groups in your own community now, and get the help you need to maintain a happy, healthy, and sober lifestyle.

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Activities Guide: Enhancing and Practicing Executive Function Skills with Children from Infancy to Adolescence. 

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Executive function and self-regulation (EF/SR) skills provide critical supports for learning and development, and while we aren't born with these skills, we are born with the potential to develop them through interactions and practice.

This 16-page guide (available for download, below), describes a variety of activities and games that represent age-appropriate ways for adults to support and strengthen various components of EF/SR in children.

Each chapter of this guide contains activities suitable for a different age group, from infants to teenagers. The guide may be read in its entirety (which includes the introduction and references) or in discrete sections geared to specific age groups.

Suggested citation: Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University (2014). Enhancing and Practicing Executive Function Skills with Children from Infancy to Adolescence. Retrieved from www.developingchild.harvard.edu.

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Enhancing and Practicing Executive Function Skills with Children from Infancy to Adolescence

An activities guide for building executive function

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Activities Guide: Enhancing & Practicing Executive Function Skills

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Executive function and self-regulation (EF/SR) skills provide critical supports for learning and development, and while we aren't born with these skills, we are born with the potential to develop them through interactions and practice. This 16-page guide (available for download, below), describes a variety of activities and games that represent age-appropriate ways for adults to support and strengthen various components of EF/SR in children.

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The Early Start Neighborhood provides a virtual community for Early Start professionals, partners, parents and caregivers seeking information, resources, training, and technical assistance on early intervention, Part C requirements, implementation, and evidence-based practices.

Early Start Neighborhood

The Early Start service system was implemented in 1993 under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to enhance and coordinate quality early intervention services for eligible infants and toddlers (birth - three years of age) and their families in California. The delivery of quality early intervention services envisioned by Part C of IDEA requires that personnel are qualified and appropriately trained to provide those services to eligible infants and toddlers and their families.The Department of Developmental Services' (DDS) Early Start Comprehensive System of Personnel Development (CSPD) provides the framework for coordinating the delivery of personnel development activities throughout California. DDS contracts with the WestEd Center for Prevention and Early Intervention to facilitate the implementation of CSPD projects.The California Early Intervention Technical Assistance Network (CEITAN) provides online training for early intervention service coordinators, service providers, specialists, administrators, and other early intervention personnel. Early Start Online Training includes:

Foundations Series

Skill Base Series

Early Start Foundations and Skill Builders have been designed to provide service providers and service coordinators with an early intervention curriculum which addresses the many requirements and needs considered critical for the delivery of appropriate early intervention services.

For registration information go to: WestEd Online Registration

The following CSPD projects are collaborative efforts of DDS and interagency community partners.

Supporting Early Education Delivery Systems (SEEDS) contracted by CDE through Sacramento County Office of Education, SEEDS provides technical assistance to early childhood agencies from their network of consultants and visitation sites. Visitation sites have been identified as demonstrating exemplary practices in early childhood special education.

Training and Technical Assistance Collaborater (TTAC) is a group of individuals that are a collaboration of interagency partnerships in California dedicated to delivering quality personnel development activities for children birth-5 with disabilities and other special needs and their families. They have developed and promoted core messages PDF for effective training and technical assistance.

For more information about these projects please contact: WestEd Center for Prevention and Early Intervention Telephone: 916-492-4048
Additional training opportunities that support personnel development in California: Additional technical assistance:

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State of California & Department of Developmental Services

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Early Start - CA Department of Developmental Services

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The Early Start (ES) program is California's early intervention program for infants and toddlers with developmental delays or at risk for having a developmental disability and their families. Early Start... View Article

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