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Registration is Now Open!
2025 Live Well Advance & School Summit
Registration is now open for the 10th annual Live Well Advance and School Summit, happening on Wednesday, October 22, from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Register for the 2025 Live Well Advance to connect with thousands of partners and colleagues committed to the collective impact movement - creating healthy, safe, and thriving communities together!
Join the 2025 Hike-A-Thon!
This October, take part in the Nature Unplugged Hike-A-Thon! The month-long event encourages participants to boost their own health, connect with community, and promote the importance of less screen time and more green time. The Hike-A-Thon inspires people of all ages and abilities to get outdoors while raising funds to support preventative mental health programs in schools and communities. Participants can log miles from anywhere in the world!
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Immunization Schedule Update
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released an updated immunization schedule for children and adolescents. It includes new recommendations for RSV, influenza, and COVID-19. Families can view the AAP’s parent- and caregiver-friendly guide for more information and assistance in understanding these updated recommendations.
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September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
In honor of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, San Diego County's Behavioral Health Services has developed a toolkit, themed "Together in Hope," designed to raise awareness, share messages of hope, and provide helpful resources. This toolkit includes downloadable guides, a calendar of community events, and more.
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Type 1 Diabetes Screening in Schools - Webinar
Schools play a vital role in recognizing students at risk for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). Early detection and treatment can make a difference in health outcomes. Join the National Association of School Nurses on Wednesday, September 24, at 12:00pm for a free webinar on the T1D screening process. Learn how to identify students who may be at risk or showing early signs, and gain tools to raise awareness, support families, and guide care.
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September is Kinship Care Month
September is a month dedicated to relative and close family friends who open their homes and hearts to care for children when parents cannot. Honor and show your support for kinship families by learning their stories, sharing helpful resources, and recognizing the vital role of kinship caregivers.
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Effective Youth-Driven Substance Use Prevention in Schools - Webinar
Register to join the California School-Based Health Alliance on Tuesday, October 14, at 10:00am for their Effective Youth-Driven Substance Use Prevention in Schools webinar. Learn the best practices to effectively engage youth in tobacco and substance use prevention from six California schools. This webinar will focus on continuation school settings and explore strategies that can be replicated.
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Check out our regional newsletters for region-specific events and announcements!
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Affordable Internet & Devices
Help families get connected with Everyone On’s Offer Locator Tool. This makes it easy to find low-cost internet services and affordable computers in the area. It also provides free digital learning services, job search and career support, online financial management tools, and more.
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Parent Webinars - Tools for Well-Being and Online Safety
The San Diego County Office of Education is offering two series of free webinars for parents and caregivers. Learning to Relax Through Mindfulness is a four-part series designed to help participants explore stress management, relaxation techniques, and ways to cultivate emotional awareness. The Training Series on Online Safety will have eight sessions designed to help parents understand online safety and become confident digital partners in their child's learning journey.
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What I Wish My Parents Knew - Forum
UC San Diego Youth Advancement Collective and the County of San Diego are hosting an in-person, parent-youth forum on Saturday, October 11, at 11:30am at 5469 Kearny Villa Road, San Diego. Families can register to join a conversation centered around uplifting youth voices, bridging stigmas between parents and youth on "hard to talk about" topics, addressing community issues, and connecting with well-being resources.
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Scoop from You(th) Challenge: Piece of Mind – Deadline Extended!
The 2025 Scoop From You(th) Challenge: Piece of Mind has been extended! San Diego youth and young adults ages 12–25 now have until Friday, November 21 to submit their original artwork highlighting the importance of mental health. Participants may enter up to three submissions (one per category) for the opportunity to win up to $900 and be recognized at a special recognition event.
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Next Telebriefing - October 7 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The next Education Sector K-12 telebriefing will be on October 7, 2025.
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