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Restorative Practices
Restorative practices is a social science that integrates developments from a variety of disciplines and fields -
"The fundamental premise of restorative practices is that people are happier, more cooperative and productive, and more likely to make positive changes when those in positions of authority do things with them, rather than to them or for
them." Ted Watchel, IIRP.
Join the Collaborative at the October Resource Sharing meeting. We are grateful to be hosting Liesbet Bickett, who will guide our learning in this practice and lead a discussion about applying it to our work.
October 3rd
10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
at Truckee Town Hall
For Partners who want to dive deeper
Liesbet will conduct a one-hour practice circle following the Resource Sharing meeting.
12:00 P.M. to 1:00 P.M.
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Martis Camp Community Foundation
Annual grant cycle applications due October 1st
The Martis Camp Community Foundation (MCCF) is pleased to invite new and returning grantees to apply for funding as part of our annual grant cycle. The deadline for applications is October 1, 2017. Funding decisions will be communicated by November 1, 2017.
The mission of the Martis Camp Community Foundation is to elevate the quality of life in the Truckee community by making a positive impact in the areas of education, youth development, human services and recreation. Grants will be awarded to organizations most closely aligned with our mission and focus areas.
Education - Educational institutions that promote learning and intellectual development and that make education more accessible and effective for all students.
Youth Development - Organizations that provide services, opportunities and supports that enable young people to develop to their full potential.
Human Services - Organizations that provide direct services to people in need, and help them lead safe, healthy and productive lives.
Recreation - Organizations that improve the number and quality of recreational options that enhance the enjoyment and health of residents and visitors alike.
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Elizabeth Balmin honored by Latino Leadership Council
Receives Quetzal Education Award
The Latino Leaderhip Council's Quetzal Awards are named for the elusive but beautiful Quetzal, which makes its home in Mexico and Central America and is the national bird of Gutemala. Although the Quetzal's colors are vibrant, the Quetzal is often camoflauged among the vegetation of its habitat.
Elizabeth was honored for her work advocating for the undocumented community members of the Truckee-North Lake Tahoe area. Together with both the Family Resource Centers of Truckee and the North Lake Tahoe Family Resource Center, Elizabeth started a "Know Your Rights"and legal immigration assistance program. Elizabeth is a great source of information for the Latino Community and an avid advocate for them. She has worked to bring to the area different mental health programs to relieve the stress of undocumented community members who have deal with the uncertainties of their daily lives.
Congratulations, Elizabeth, and thank you for your hard work!
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Community Health Needs Assessement
Tahoe Forest will be collecting data through the Community Health Needs Assessment this fall. Community members will be surveyed by phone, so make sure you participate if you get the call! The data collected from the Health Needs Assessment is used by a variety of community partners as well as the Collaborative's Community Report Card.
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Vehicles for Change Vol. I and II
Now available on Strategies 2.0 website
Strategies 2.0 is pleased to announce the addition of new resources to download on our website:
- Vehicles for Change, Volume I: The California Family Resource Center Learning Circle
- Vehicles for Change and Vehicles for Change, Volume II: The Evolving Field
Many cherish the original monograph publication from 2000 as a guide to not only family resource centers (FRCs), but the entire family strengthening field. Volume II builds on its predecessor by refreshing the definition of FRCs based on their unique methods of service delivery and community change efforts driven by relationships, reciprocity, and community development. This perspective serves to unite FRCs across the state as a "field of practice" and illustrates the environment necessary for FRCs to thrive.
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Immigration and Citizenship
Information Session with USCIS
Earlier this month, the Trump Administration announced the recession of DACA- a program that had protected nearly 800,000 young undocumented immigrants brought to the US as children from deportation.
The Department of Homeland Security will cut off all new applications immediately. Those whose DACA permits expire between now and
March 5, 2018
, can apply for a two-year renewal by October 5.
The Family Resource Centers are prioritizing appointments for people who are eligible to apply - renewal applications must be submitted before October 5th, 2017. It is important to encourage people who are eligible for renewal to apply.
In the meantime, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) invites you to attend an information session regarding immigration and citizenship benefits. The session will include how to petition relatives, pathways to lawful permanent residency, how to apply for citizenship, current fees, and processing times. Free study materials for citizenship will also be available while supplies last.
September 18th
6:00 to 8:00 P.M.
at Family Resource Center of Truckee
September 19th
6:00 to 8:00 P.M.
at King's Beach Elementary School
The information sessions will be bilingual events in English and Spanish. For general information, please visit www.uscis.gov.
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Family Strengthening Webinar Wednesdays 
"Standards Implementation: Lessons Learned and Innovations"
9:30 -10:30 A.M.
September 27th
"Advancing the Field: Funding the Next Generation"
9:30 -10:30 A.M.
October 4th
"Network Spotlight: Learn about Wisconsin's Supporting Families Together Association"
9:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.
Registration coming soon
October 11th
"Introduction to the Standards of Quality for Family Strengthening & Support"
9:30 - 11:00 A.M.
Registration coming soon
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Free Healthcare Services
No insurance, ID or proof of immigration status required
Dental, vision and other medical services provided free of charge. Wristbands for next day services will be distributed on Setember 21st.
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CORRecovery Fest!
Celebrating life, recovery, community, unity
Join us in recognizing National Recovery Month and celebrating recovery with a community celebration.
September 22nd
4:00 - 7:00 P.M.
at 180 College Drive, Grass Valley
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International Peace Day Celebration
and the Truckee Tahoe Peace Award
This year For Goodness Sake, the Truckee-Tahoe Peace Project, and The Teen Peace Project will be celebrating Peace Day by bringing people together for an afternoon of entertainment and activities with the theme of peace onSeptember 23rd at the Truckee Regional Park Amphitheater.
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High Altitude Garlic Growing
FREE! Last workshop of the season
The UCCE Master Gardeners of Lake Tahoe are pleased to offer a free workshop on growing fall planted garlic. Participants will have the opportunity to receive free bulbs and cloves while particpating in a Master Gardener study to help identify successful varieties for the difficult Truckee/Tahoe climate.
In addition to providing plant materials the workshop will cover planting techniques, discussion on the biology and history of this ancient food crop.
Join us for the last Workshop of the season!
5:30 P.M..
at the Truckee Demonstration Garden
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Shaken Baby Syndrome
A seminar for providers and parents
The Tahoe Truckee Child Abuse Prevention Council hosts a special seminar on Shaken Baby Syndrome,
presented by Scott Juceam. Mr. Juceam's passion for this topic stems from personal experience. He has a powerful story and has become a leading national advocate for education and legislation relating to Shaken Baby Syndrome.
9:30 to 11:00 A.M.
Location TBD
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Sierra College Insights
The Sierra College Insights series continues in October with Dr. Marian Berryhill, University of Nevada,Reno Associate Professor in Cognitive and Brain Sciences and Integrative Neroscience.
doors open 6:30 P.M.
at Sierra College - Truckee
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Mental Health First Aid in Tahoe
Sometimes first aid is YOU
You are more likely to encounter someone in an emotional or mental crisis than someone having heart attack. Learn an action plan to help a friend, family member, coworker or neighbor.
9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
at D.W. Reynolds Community Center, Incline Village
Flyer
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Parent/ Caregiver Focus Group
Working with children with behaviroral/ emotional challenges
Do you have a child with behavioral or emotional challenges? What are your and your family's needs?
Mental Health America is seeking parents and caregivers to particpate in a focus group meeting to develop an understanding of the needs in the community andhow MHA can support families.
5:30 - 7:00 P.M.
at the Boys and Girls Club, Kings Beach
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Tahoe Chocolate and Wine Festival
The 29th Annual Tahoe Chocolate & Wine Festival will be held on
November 4th at Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe. This favorite community event brings supporters together for an evening of decadent chocolate created by Lake Tahoe's finest culinary artists, boutique wine tasting from acclaimed California wine regions, and tantalizing items in a live and silent auction.
The Tahoe Chocolate & Wine Festival is our biggest fundraiser of the year and money raised supports critical, life-saving programs in North Lake Tahoe and Truckee including the 24-hour crisis line, the Mt. Rose Safe House, services to children affected by family violence, and violence prevention education to local school children.
at the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe
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Mom's Cafe
Enjoy coffee and pastries and get to know other moms
Mom's Cafe happens every Tuesday morning at Community House. Public health nurses are on hand to answer questions. All new moms are welcome. Bilingual.
10:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
at Community House, Kings Beach
For more information, call 530-546-0952
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Placer County 
Board of Supervisors meets September 19
The Collaborative encourages community members to be involved in local government. The 9/19 agenda includes adoption of a final 2017-18 budget and a Local Emergency Proclamation due to tree mortality plus much, much more!
September 19th
9:00 A.M.
at County Adminstrative Center, Auburn
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Nevada County 
Board of Supervisors meets September 26
The Collaborative encourages community members to be involved in local government. The Nevada County Board of Supervisors meets in Nevada City.
September 26th
9:00 A.M.
at Eric Rood Administration Center, Nevada City
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Adventure Risk Challenge
Hiring Outreach Coordinator
ARC is hiring a full- or part-time Coordinator for year round outreach in the Tahoe Truckee region.
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Nevada County
Hiring full time Senior Office Assistant in Truckee
Nevada County adds a 10% differential to the base salary for the Truckee location.
We are looking for a team player interested in serving the community through helping to provide critical safety net services. The Senior Office Assistant is responsible for the initial greeting and screening of community members in need of public benefits such as health insurance, supplemental food, and cash aid. In addition, this person welcomes community members with mental illness into our behavioral health services and also helps register patients for our public health clinic. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with a broad diversity of people and capable of multi-tasking in a fast-paced setting. We are looking for someone who values working on a team and enjoys collaborating with others. The job entails learning complex state computer systems while also providing excellent customer service to the public.
The ability to speak, read, and write Spanish in addition to English would be an asset in this position. Applicants for English/Spanish bilingual designation must take and pass the Spanish bilingual proficiency examination.
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Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe
Seeking part-time Program Specialists
The Club is looking for qualified Program Specialists for its Truckee site. Program Specialists plan and implement programs associated with Education, Sports and Recreation, Character and Leadership, Healthy Lifestyles, and Art. Bilingual highly desired.
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