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Announcing the Fall 2022 SFL Retreat!
Join us for a retreat to celebrate the hard work of Strengthen Families Locally teams, build connections, compare notes, and hold deep conversations about what our communities need and how DCYF and communities can partner to support healthy and safe families.
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Audience: Parents, planning teams, and Community Correspondents in Bremerton, Port Angeles/Sequim, Ferry/Stevens Counties, and Spokane.
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Tentative dates: 2 nights in October of 2022, exact dates TBD
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Location: Leavenworth, Wa or another central location (like Ellensburg or Wentatchee)
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Details: Food, accommodations, and travel arrangements will be provided. Childcare can be provided based on identified family needs.
Please fill out this interest survey by 8/15 to help us plan!
Distance Learning
“During COVID, my family was very lucky that we got to stay at home together and still receive a paycheck. But …my sons receive a lot of help at their school and their dad and me are not teachers and we don't know the best ways to help them learn. It was really hard and a lot of it felt overwhelming. My sons were acting out and the school was so boring over the computer. It made us really think about what we were doing and as it best for our kids. I felt like I was failing at everything. Now I see that I was doing my best but I think my kids social and emotional health really suffered and I'm not sure that we are totally moving on from it. We are on wait lists for mental health services, but they are very long and I know a lot of kids need help.” – Washington parent in July of 2022
Share a story today to center the lived experiences of families in Washington State!
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August 16 Town Hall for Transition and Independent Living Program Redesign Project: DCYF’s Adolescent Programs division is hosting four town hall meetings to provide ongoing updates regarding the Transition and Independent Living Program Redesign Project. We are looking for feedback and participation from young people with lived experience in Juvenile Rehabilitation (JR) and foster care, foster parents, providers who serve foster care youth and alumni, as well as serving the JR populations, social workers etc. Attendees will have the opportunity to receive updates about the project, themes collected, and participate in activities to share thoughts about what youth need when transitioning out of a DCYF system of care (Child Welfare and Juvenile Rehabilitation) and the services provided by our contracted Independent Living Program providers. For us to be better prepared with our presentation, please complete the interest survey, so we know who our audience is.
Town hall date and time: Tuesday, Aug. 16, 5 – 7 p.m.
Town Halls for Transition and Independent Living Program Redesign Project
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Access Code: 892 0426 8776
Password: DCYFIL
Call in Number: 1.253.215.8782
Passcode: 864838
Check here for news and opportunities specific to our Strengthen Families Locally communities. Send opportunities to joy.lile@dcyf.wa.gov.
Connect (Events)
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Child Support 101: Myths, Realities and Options within an Evolving System from Washington Fatherhood Council. Child Support is an emotionally charged topic that can have a huge impact on people’s lives. It also involves a complex system of laws, policies, and procedures that are often misunderstood. Come join representatives from the Washington State Division of Child Support to learn the answers to common questions. August 25 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. Register here.
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Promoting Positive Childhood Experiences from The Montana Institute: A two-hour, virtual workshop to provide an overview of the Science of the Positive, Positive Community Norms, and Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences (HOPE) frameworks. The workshop will also go over how they can be used in harmony to promote child development, grow Positive Childhood Experiences, and promote a healing-centered approach to help children and adults increase resiliency. August 29, 2022, 9 to 11 a.m. Register here.
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DBHR presents 2022 Homeless Outreach Academy from The Washington State Healthcare Authority and the Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery: This academy is designed to help our local behavioral health and nonprofit agencies train current and future outreach professionals. These courses will assist the outreach workforce gain the necessary skills and resources to conduct outreach confidently and safely. September 14, 8 am – 4:45 pm. Cost: $75. Register here | Scholarship information.
Learn (Educational Resources)
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ZERO TO THREE’s “Babies on the Homefront”is a free, downloadable app designed specifically for military and Veteran parents of young children. Babies on the Homefront provides military and veteran parents ideas for enhancing everyday moments with their baby or toddler and allows family members to stay connected, no matter where their work takes them. Check out the app today.
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Order Naloxone for Free: Naloxone/Narcan is given when an opioid overdose happens or has possibly happened. It can reverse an overdose and provide time for emergency responders to arrive. Learn more about naloxone and overdose response here. Order a free naloxone kit here.
Innovate (News and New Insights)
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Department of Health launches a Pregnant and Parenting Recovery Services resource finder: Washington State Department of Health powered by Washington 211 launched a Pregnant and Parenting Recovery Services resource finder. The services finder will assist individuals in connecting them to community and clinical perinatal services in their area. Services included: Care coordination; Government assistance; Housing; Infant care; Legal; Mental health; Perinatal support; Substance use; Support groups Transportation. To see a full list of services please visit the Pregnant and Parenting Recovery Services Resource finder.
Grow (Funding and Resources)
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Nutrition Security for Indigenous Youth from Newman’s Own Foundation: We will support applicant organizations that build on the strengths of Native communities to enhance nutrition security for Native youth. To accomplish this, we are seeking organizations that are focused on improving nutrition security for indigenous youth. Examples of projects include but are not limited to: Coalition building and goal setting; Advocacy, education, and relationship building with key stakeholders and policy makers; Gardens at youth centers and schools; Educational sessions on traditional food cultures, harvesting, processing, and foodways and more. Applications due 9/15. Learn more here.
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