School is back in session and we want to make sure the community is aware of Placer County's Handle with Care Program multiagency strategy to support children impacted by adverse and traumatic events. They will be presenting on how they are serving the community and some current projects they are working on.

If you have resources to share, please share at the meeting or email to natand@latinoleadershipcouncil.org for inclusion in the next newsletter or to be shared on our social media pages.

Registration is open for our 8th Annual Forum on the Latino Community.

Join the region’s only Latino-focused non-profit organization at our 8th Annual Forum on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 from 8 AM-12 PM at the Blue Goose Event Center in Loomis. Join us to learn about data trends, hear the experiences of Latino leaders, and learn how a regional organization is transforming its internal and external processes to become more inclusive and diverse.

Click HERE to register or use the QR code below:

Litzy was referred to us by Unity Care Group in need of major support as she was a young, single, homeless mom to a toddler. Litzy and her daughter had been living from motel to motel as Litzy made too much to qualify for financial assistance, but not enough to qualify for a home on her own. After being assigned to a Promotora with the LLC, Litzy was connected to AMI, who was able to help her get her own apartment and even paid her first SMUD bill while she got back on her feet. The LLC also supported her with $100 gift card to make her new place feel like home. Today, Litzy is participating in Mami y Yo in Roseville and her daughter is connected to KidsFirst for pre-school.

Our Mami y Yo Roseville location celebrated a graduation for 3 of our little ones who are moving on to kindergarten in the fall. The grads each received a diploma and their families were given backpacks with school supplies and a $50 gift card.

Our "Entre Amigos Cocina" has learned how to make healthy and affordable mini pizzas and Yucatan tacos. Youth from Sacramento and Placer have participated, with 15 youth from 10 different households joining the summer cooking class series to learn how to cook for themselves and their families. Each youth also created a measurable SMART Goal for the summer such as "I will drink 40oz of water daily." Our youth have loved learning how to make easy, affordable and culturally relevant dishes together!

Below are some links from our partners and community members. If you have any resources for the Latino community you'd like for us to share, please email us.

Do you know any Placer County moms of children 0-5 in need of something to do this August? Mami y Yo has you covered. Contact Lissett Carrasquel to learn more.