May is National Foster Care Month & Mental Health Awareness Month! |
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Data from the Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS) reported more than 391,000 children and youth in foster care in the US during FY 2021. Sadly, children and youth in foster care are significantly more likely than the general population to have experienced violence, abuse, and/or neglect. For these children, trauma is not only common, but often chronic and cumulative. They are more likely to experience mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and behavioral issues. At the same time, the American Academy of Pediatrics reports that mental and behavioral health is the largest unmet health need for children and teens in foster care.
During the month of May, join us in increasing awareness about Foster Care and Mental Health - two important and deeply intertwined issues. By working together, we can help ensure that children and youth in foster care have the resources and support they need to thrive and the opportunity to grow up in safe, supportive, and healthy environments.
We invite you to learn more by visiting the CEBC’s Program Registry and exploring programs that are designed to support the needs of children and youth in child welfare, including foster care and their caregivers:
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The CEBC’s Mental Health topic area features programs that address a wide range of mental health topics for parents/caregivers and youth. You will find the below topics and more on our Program Registry:
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Additions & Updates to Our Program Registry |
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Recent Changes in Scientific Rating:
The following program underwent a rereview and Scientific Rating change due to new published, peer-reviewed research in the topic area where it was already listed:
Access the most recent updates to our Program Registry and Resources sections any time on the CEBC's What's New page!
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Spotlight on Resources, Announcements, & Events from the Child Welfare Community |
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We love finding information, resources, and tools that help to improve child welfare outcomes. Here are a few of our recent finds:*
May is National Foster Care Awareness Month:
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The Children's Bureau's National Foster Care Month campaign recognizes the important role that members from all parts of child welfare play in supporting children, youth, and families. Use the website Resources, share their Personal Stories of Foster Care, and download the National Foster Care Month 2023 Outreach Toolkit to raise awareness to make a difference on what mental health support can look like for children, youth, and caregivers involved in the foster care system.
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California Department of Social Services Foster Care Support Services Bureau: Discover all things Foster Care related including resources and programs for California families. Learn more.
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FosterClub: The National Network for Youth in Foster Care is focusing on raising awareness in five main areas this year: foster equality for LGBTQ youth, preventing unnecessary entry into foster care, health care for former foster youth, support relatives, and aging out. Visit their National Foster Care Month page to learn more and take action.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month:
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Mental Health America (MHA) proudly celebrates its 74th Mental Health Month! This year their theme is Look Around, Look Within, and they’re asking you to challenge yourself to look at the world around you and think about how the places you live, work, play, and gather impact your mental health.
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Visit their new and improved hub for all things May is Mental Health Month and download their 2023 toolkit for media and social media resources, printable informational handouts, posters, and DIY tools.
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Check out what the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is doing and share their materials. Visit their Mental Health Awareness Month page, and access resources to increase awareness of the importance of mental health and wellness in Americans’ lives and to celebrate recovery from mental illness:
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Download their Mental Health Awareness Month Toolkit - a one-stop shop for social media content to help spread awareness about the vital role mental health plays in well-being, promote acceptance and support of anyone living with a mental illness, and share key resources.
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Register for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Office of Recovery webinar series for Children’s Mental Health week May 8 through May 12.
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Read the newly updated blog post by our partner project, CalTrin - Mental Health Month Tools & Resources. Inside you will find resources and tools from national and state partners to help raise awareness about the vital role mental health plays in our overall health and well-being.
May is CalFresh Awareness Month:
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See What CalFresh Can Do for Families: Each May, CalFresh Awareness Month is dedicated to increasing public awareness of how CalFresh helps to improve the health and well-being of qualified households and individuals by providing improved access to healthy and nutritious foods. The 2023 CalFresh Awareness Month slide deck provides a quick overview of what CalFresh can do for the families you work with and how to help spread awareness throughout the month.
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*These resources are for informational purposes only; they do not constitute an endorsement or an approval by the CEBC or Rady Children’s Hospital–San Diego of any of the products, services, or opinions of the corporation, organization, or individual. |
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CalTrin Webinars & Workshops |
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Our partner project, California Training Institute (CalTrin), delivers science-based, professional development and extended learning opportunities to child- and family-serving agencies. The CEBC regularly collaborates with CalTrin on training topics that focus on evidence-based solutions to issues that span both child abuse prevention and child welfare. Highlighted below are upcoming webinars and workshops we think might be of interest to you and your teams!
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Building on the Strengths and Resilience of Latine Families
May 19, 2023 | 10a.m. - Noon
The training will focus on understanding the promotive factors that can mitigate the negative effects of risk and adversity on Latine families and children and provide recommendations for programs and practices to build on Latine families’ strengths.
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Parents as Teachers & The Family First Prevention Services Act
May 24, 2023 | 10 - 11:30 a.m.
This presentation will introduce the PAT model so that stakeholders can determine if this model will best serve the needs of families using funding appropriated by the Family First Services Prevention Act.
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Trauma Resilience in Tribal Communities
June 6 & 7, 2023 | 10a.m. - Noon
This four-hour training takes place over 2-days and is an introduction to research on trauma as it relates to AI/AN people and tribal communities, including trauma types, brain science, developmental and behavioral effects, and the interconnected nature of historical and current traumas. The workshop will also include practice scenarios and significant attention to resilience strategies.
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Social Connections
June 13, 2023 | 2 - 3:30 p.m.
The June Protective Factor of the month is Social Connections! During this session we will discuss everyday strategies to help families value, build, sustain, and use positive and healthy social connections. This session will be presented in an engaging lecture format.
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About CalTrin: The mission of CalTrin is to deliver science-based, professional development and extended learning to staff of Family Resource Centers (FRCs), Child Abuse Prevention Councils (CAPCs), and child welfare agencies in the state of California. Their innovative learning model enables child- and family-serving professionals to choose training and educational experiences that work for their schedule, learning style, and career path. Click here to view all upcoming webinars and workshops!
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These professional development events and programs are provided at no cost to participants and are currently offered online. All webinar times are Pacific Time, unless otherwise noted. |
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This year, as we continue our work to advance the effective implementation of evidence-based practices, we want you to know that we appreciate your support! Please consider ways in which you and your colleagues can utilize the CEBC website and resources to help prepare each other for the challenges and opportunities ahead. Please continue to:
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Refer interested colleagues to the CEBC website.
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Encourage your colleagues and partners to sign up for our newsletter to receive resources and valuable information from the CEBC.
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Request training and technical assistance for your program.
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Browse our Resources for General and Implementation-Specific Tools and Resources, Handouts and Resources for Specific Topic Areas, Measurement Tools, and other relevant topics of interest.
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Visit and view upcoming webinars and workshops from our partner project, CalTrin! We regularly collaborate with CalTrin on training topics that focus on evidence-based solutions to issues that span both child abuse prevention and child welfare.
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Thank you for your interest in the CEBC, !!
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Sincerely,
The CEBC Team
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