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Sonoma County ACES Connection, Community Manager Elizabeth Smith will be offering a PACES, Strengthening Families, and Self-Regulation workshop for this event. https://santarosa-edu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Oovj5XRWRve86moLmcKaCg

Don't miss this free virtual event! Theme: “The role of ECE in promoting social-emotional health during times of challenge” Click Here to Register! Saturday, August 28 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM This conference will feature keynote speaker, Barbara Stroud, PhD,Renowned trainer, consultant, author, co-founding organizer of CalAIMH and an experienced graduate level faculty member. And, twenty workshops on early care and education to choose from! Click here to view the list of workshops. Dr.

New Guidance: California's Mandated Reporting Requirements and ACE Screening We are pleased to share this joint letter from the California Department of Social Services, the California Department of Health Care Services, and the Office of the California Surgeon General providing clarifying guidance on the responsibilities of health care clinical teams who conduct screenings for Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) in the context of the state’s mandated reporting requirements. The Child Abuse...

Next Thursday, August 26th from 3-4PM is the monthly Sonoma County ACEs Connection meeting. Gravenstein Health Action Coalition will be giving a presentation. Below is the zoom link as well as information on an upcoming Sonoma County ACEs Connection social event. The social will be held on September 2nd at 6PM , outside at Gravenstein Grill in Sebastopol. Please RSVP to me by August 27th. All are welcome to attend, so please feel free to share. I wanted to create this space so we can...

English: 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 , ACEs Connection , and the Yolo County Children’s Alliance co-created “Coping with Stress During the COVID-19 Pandemic” in both English and Spanish. This material is intended for Californian families experiencing the severe economic consequences resulting from...

Adverse Childhood Experiences, or ACEs, are shown to increase the risk of chronic health conditions including substance use disorder. These ACES, frequently experienced as “trauma” in early childhood, can have a profound impact on one’s health. Fortunately, there is growing recognition that a trauma-informed approach can help individuals, organizations and systems better serve those living with addiction. Join us for a conversation with a researcher and practitioner about the link between...

It is that time of year, summer.. Summer means Peacetown! This is a FREE community summer concert series from July 7th-September 8th from 4:30-7:30PM in The Barlow, Sebastopol. One element of Peacetown is the Family Village, this is a space for families to play, engage, and have access to local resources. Every week organizations come and have authentic community engagement and conversation that provides positive experiences for both the families and the children. Sonoma County ACEs...

Please add the following dates to your calendar for the next few SCAC monthly meetings. July 22nd August 26th September 23rd Via zoom from 3-4 PM. If you have a presentation or to be added to the agenda please email: elizabeth@projectwholechild.com

By Nashelly Chavez, The Press Democrat, July 4, 2021 People of color in Santa Rosa made $28,000 less than their white counterparts when comparing median annual earnings, landing the city in the 8th spot on a national list of mid-sized metropolitan areas with the biggest gap between the wages of white and minority workers. The ranking , released Thursday by the financial technology startup Self Financial, Inc., relies on the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2019 American Community Survey data to compare...

By Kathleen Coates, The Press Democrat, June 24, 2021 Immigrant and Indigenous groups demanded what they called “just immigration reform” from Rep. Mike Thompson on Thursday at a rally with speakers who addressed a crowd of about 50 members and allies. The rally, sponsored by the umbrella group Immigrant and Indigenous Women of Sonoma County, was given in both Spanish and English outside the Sonoma County building in Santa Rosa where Thompson, D-St. Helena, has an office. It was held to grab...

SCAC Zoom meeting 6.24.21 Agenda *Welcome *Deep Breathing/Grounding Moment *Introductions *Dovetail Learning Presentation-Bryan Clement *Wildfire Resources to buffer toxic stress *Peacetown outreach opportunity *SCAC Social *Open Discussion *Action/Future Agenda items Welcome & mindful moment Welcome & introductions -Elizabeth Smith, Sonoma County ACEs Connection Community Manager -Paige Loeven, Project Specialist, West County Health Centers -Michael Ellison, Buckelew Programs...

Youth engagement is linked to positive outcomes for young people, adults, agencies and communities. Surrounding them with positive social connections, acknowledge young people as co-builders of society, encourage young people to express themselves, support young people’s leadership development, and encourages mental well being. Peacetown Summer Concerts are a 10 week series free to community that promotes peace and builds community. Beginning July 7th-September 8th, every Wednesday form...