Action Alert: CFRA Needs Your Help Defining FRCs in State Law!
03.18.2019
CFRA Needs Your Help Defining FRCs in State Law
On behalf of the Child Abuse Prevention Center (CAP Center) and California Family Resource Association (CFRA), we are pleased to support and sponsor SB 436 related to Family Resource Centers (FRC). The Chair of the Senate Human Services Committee, Senator Melissa Hurtado, is graciously carrying our legislation and is supportive of the work of FRCs throughout the state. 

SB 436 would formalize Family Resource Centers (FRC) as a key delivery network of services and as conduits to strengthening families via family-centered, community-based and culturally sensitive services that include cross-system collaboration as a means to prevent child abuse and neglect.

Family Resource Centers (FRCs) have emerged throughout the United States and in California as a “place-based” approach that invests in preventing child abuse and building community. Since that time, the number of FRCs in California has grown to an estimated 500, with networks at both statewide and regional levels. California FRCs are focused on strengthening families, building communities and mitigating risk factors which lead to abuse. 

We are asking you to sign on and support this important piece of legislation .  Please sign onto our letter of support here .
CFRA's Monthly Legislative Update Calls
Every fourth Friday of the month, CFRA updates members to discuss state and federal legislation which impacts the family strengthening field. We have representatives throughout the state to give the varying perspectives of our diverse clients and regions. To participate in our next call, register here.
Our next call is on Friday, March 22 at 9AM.
Mark Your Calendars and Don’t Miss Dr. Susan Biali Haas!
The Office of Child Abuse Prevent is excited to present, a FREE full day workshop, A Healthier, Happier You: Manage Stress, Prevent Burnout & Live a Resilient Life. Dr. Susan Biali Haas will share personal experiences and wisdom to get you motivated. 
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
1500 11th Street, Sacramento
Register by April 5, 2019. Space is limited and will be provided on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Kids' Day at the Capitol
Thursday, April 11, 2019
The California Department of Social Services, Office of Child Abuse Prevention, in partnership with the Child Abuse Prevention Center would like to invite you to participate in the second annual "Kids' Day at the Capitol, event on April 11, 2019 from 10am to 2pm.

The event's program will include guest speakers, awards, and interactive performance. It is an opportunity to raise awareness about our work in the family strengthening field during Child Abuse Prevention Month, provide outreach to families, meet other organizations from throughout the sate, and, most importantly, celebrate California's kids, who we work to keep safe and healthy every day.
Strategies 2.0 Learning Communities
Connecting members and allies of the child abuse prevention field
You're invited to join us for any of the FREE Learning Community convenings listed below. Who should attend?
  • Professionals from social service, health, mental health, child care, child welfare, housing, veterans service, education, family resource centers, law enforcement, and other helping agencies
  • Advocates, parents, & community members who want to learn and make a difference for children and families in their region

Learning Communities Convenings
 Click here for more information about Strategies 2.0 and to register for the Learning Communities above. Sign up for their newsletter .
Southern California Learning Community
  • 5/17/19
Valley Learning Community
  • 5/24/19
Sierra Learning Community
  • 5/16/19
Northern Learning Community
  • 5/1/19
  • 5/8/19
Bay Area Learning Community
  • 4/17/19
  • 5/15/19
  • 6/19/19
Capital Learning Community
  • 5/17/19
  • 6/27/19
Family Resource Centers: Vehicles for Change Webinar Series
For more information, go to strategiesca.org/v4cwebinars/
This four-part webinar series provides a comprehensive, deeper dive into the themes, messages and frameworks presented in Family Resource Centers, Vehicles for Change – volume 2. The series will focus on the elements that make FRCs unique platforms for strengthening families and communities, and highlight organizations whose work exemplifies the topics. Each interactive webinar will define the topic, give examples, and provide concrete tools and resources to enhance understanding, learning, and application. The series also acts as a spark or springboard for family resource centers and other family strengthening organizations to participate in the Family Resource Center Core Training, available Summer 2019.
  1. Watch Family Resource Centers: Incubators for Innovation
  2. Watch Reciprocity as Participant Engagement
  3. Watch Community Development FRC Style
  4. April 26, 2019. The FRC as a Learning Organization