On December 20th Redwood Community Health Coalition (RCHC) released a Request For Proposals (RFP) to select vendors. The RFP incorporated input from the community regarding desired functions and six vendors submitted proposals. RCHC and Sonoma Connect | Sonoma Unidos Action Team members are currently in the process of evaluating vendor proposals based upon an extensive list of criteria, weighted to reflect the functions identified as priorities by the community. A selection will be made by March 30, 2022.  

Community Stakeholder Meeting:

Our Resource Connection Network Action Team is currently reviewing vendor proposals for the resource and referral technology platform. The Community Stakeholder Meeting will be held this Wednesday, March 2^nd from 11:00am-12:30pm to serve as an opportunity to provide community feedback before the final selection is made by Sonoma Connect | Sonoma Unidos. 

Contact Kelly Fernandez at kfernandez@rchc.net to be forwarded the invite.

Announcements

NRC and CoC Integration:

Our Neighborhood Resource Centers (NRC) Action Team and the Coordinated Outreach Collaborative (CoC) will be working together on an integrated effort to support co-created values and leverage community efforts. More updates to come!

Website Updates:

Want to catch up on the latest action team meetings? Our website now features links to the latest action team agendas and recordings and other relevant information. Click on the action team you're interested in the Get Involved tab in our menu to learn more.

Upcoming Action Team Meetings

This month, the Sonoma Connect | Sonoma Unidos Action Teams will be working on the agenda items below:

ACE Screening Clinical Implementation Action Team

Thursday 3/3, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

This team now meets the first Thursday of the month. The team will be reviewing stress busters, relational health, screening data, and sharing successes.

Neighborhood Resource Centers Action Team

Wednesday 3/9, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

This month we'll Expand on CHW/Promotorx workforce development discussion, with a special focus on Youth Promotorx this month. Co-create next steps in Community Outreach Collaborative and Neighborhood Resource Center integration. 

Community Accountability Action Team

Thursday 3/17, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

This month our CAAT Action Team will be having a discussion on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Policies and Procedures 

Resource Connection Network Action Team

Monday 3/28, 1:00pm-2:30pm

Following the selection of the platform, the action team will focus on next steps of implementation and data governance.



Join us in moving this important work forward by attending an upcoming meeting!



Spotlight on our NRC Action Team Co-chair: Magalli Larque!

In her professional time, Magalli is the Program Manager for Latino Service Providers, a local non-profit that focuses on advancing the development of young Latinx leaders, building awareness and advocacy about mental health, emergency preparedness, environmental education, and civic engagement. Magalli is also a passionate artist who enjoys painting, sculpting, and creating works of art throughout Sonoma County with other artists and members of her community!

Learning Opportunities

Hanna Institute Summit 

April 5-6, 2022, 8:00am-4:00pm 

Radical Resolve: Disrupting Systemic Violence through Trauma-Informed Care 

ACEs Aware: Learning Network Call

April 14th, 10:00-11:00am 

ACEs Aware Learning Network Call: Exposure to Racism and Discrimination as Risk Factors for Toxic Stress 

The Four Building Blocks of HOPE: These blocks are composed of key Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs)—and the sources of those experiences and opportunities—that help children grow into healthy, resilient adults

Four Ways to Asses Positive Childhood Experiences by HOPE: While there is not a single, evidence-based approach providers can use to ask about positive childhood experiences, the following options represent research-informed methods currently

being used in the field.

Substance Use in California 2022 Edition: This report from the California Health Care Foundation the offers the most recent data on substance use and addiction in California and how its changed during the pandemic

Other pertinent reports from the California Healthcare Foundation:

• For One in Five Californians, Homelessness Is Personal, CHCF Survey Finds
• Health Care Costs 101 2022 Edition
• Health Disparities by Race and Ethnicity in California 2021 Edition
• Medi-Cal Facts and Figures 2021 Edition

Happy Women's History Month!

Did you know that the origins of Women's History Month actually began in Sonoma County?

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