Carol Carrillo
Executive Director
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The past year has been such a difficult and confusing experience for all of us. Families have adjusted to working online, attending school online and visiting our loved ones on Zoom calls. Parents developed entirely new skills to care for their families. Among the most important, educating their children at home and online. For many families, this became an exceedingly difficult challenge. As we see schools slowly shifting back to in person, on site classes we want our kids to be prepared as they face that next big step in their education.
During the past and current school years, many students have struggled to learn in a virtual classroom. Some students simply stopped attending. Some high schoolers took available jobs to help make ends meet for their families. Many students faced difficulty dealing with their devices and connectivity. Consequently, many of our students need a little more time, structure and guidance to bring them up to their grade level.
Summer learning opportunities have never been more important. Summer learning can take many shapes – day camps, reading circles, math and science labs, and traditional classes. Even swim classes and sports camps put kids back together for cultural learning.
Your local school district website or city website will have more information on available opportunities in your neighborhood. Places of worship, local community centers, libraries and YMCA’s often have summer youth activities and day camp programs.
Your kids really are the future, and it is so important to keep the learning going. And remember, the Child Abuse Prevention Council is here to serve the families of Contra Costa County. You can click here to make your donation to CAPC and help us as we work to ensure the safety of every child. Thank you for your support.
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Pool Safety Steps Series: Ensure all pools and spas have VGB-compliant drain covers and teach your children to stay away from drains
One of the best things parents and caregivers can do to keep kids safer when they’re in the water is to ensure that they stay away from drains and filters. As the Pool Safely Song reminds all kids: when you see a drain, stay away!
Resources
For tips on avoiding entrapment, recognizing faulty drains and identifying safer ones, check out some of these great resources:
And remember, you never know which step will save a life, until it does!
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2020-21 Partnerships for Well-Being Institute Award Winner
Our warmest congratulations to Cheryl Barrett, who recently received the Partnerships for Well-Being Parent Partner Award. A state-wide event co-hosted by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) and the California Department of Healthcare Services (DHCS), and which is planned by the Partnerships for Well-Being Institute Committee.
Cheryl Barrett is a Partner Partner, a joint program between the Child Abuse Prevention Council and Contra Costa Children and Family Services.
She was nominated for, and selected to receive, this award because she has demonstrated extraordinary efforts on behalf of those involved in the child welfare, probation and/or behavior health systems, served as a resource for other parents, demonstrated a deep commitment to children and families, and exemplified best practices of care and support. Thank you for your service and commitment to children and families in California and beyond!
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Thank you for all you do to make our community a better place!
Sincerely,
Child Abuse Prevention Council
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