10.16.2019
Families First Prevention Services Act
CFRA is looking for recommendations
The federal Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 included a major advance for the child abuse prevention and early intervention field: the Family First Prevention Services Act. This legislation seeks to change the way Title IV-E funds can be spent by states, including California. These funds will go to programs that support at-risk families and would allow children to stay with their parents or relatives, instead of going into the foster care system.
 
T  he California Family Resource Association is looking to receive input from Family Resource Centers about evidence-based practices that have been tested and shown to work. The standard hasn’t been fully defined, so we encourage Family Resource Centers to help inform the process for implementation by indicating the currently, and or likely, programs to be approved as well as share examples of any programs and interventions you’ve implemented that have shown documented impact. 

CFRA asks that you fill out the following survey no later than COB October 21 . You can find the survey here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/FFPSAsurvey
Applications due October 25, 2019
The CalOES CT program aims to create a comprehensive coordinated community response that is victim-centered, enhances victim safety, provides confidential services to sexual assault victim, hold offenders accountable, and includes outreach activities.
Applications due November 4, 2019
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Culture of Health Prize honors U.S. communities working together in new ways so that everyone can live their healthiest life possible. The prize recognizes work that has already been accomplished, and awards whole communities rather than just individual organizations and initiatives.

Applications accepted on a rolling basis until December 31, 2019
The Walmart Community Grant Program will award grants of up to $5,000 to local nonprofit organizations located within the service areas of individual Walmart stores in the areas of hunger relief and healthy eating, health and human services, quality of life, education, community and economic development, diversity and inclusion, public safety, and environmental sustainability. 

Applications accepted on a rolling basis
The Well Life Foundation accepts proposals for small community projects (up to $10,000) that benefit and improve the lives of women, with a particular focus on vulnerable women such as those recovering from domestic violence or are using non-shelter community services. 
CFRA's Monthly Policy 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, click here.

The October call is canceled; our next call will be November 22.
Strategies 2.0 Learning Communities
Growing knowledge and networks for professionals working with families
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. Sign up for their newsletter.
Capitol Area Learning Community
  • 12/10/19
Southern CA Learning Community
  • 12/5/19
Sierra Learning Community
  • 11/20/19
Valley Community
  • 10/30/19
  • 12/11/19
To watch past webinars and events, visit Strategies 2.0 YouTube channel.