Urge Governor Newsom to sign SB 436
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Help us Urge Governor Newsom to Sign SB 436 Into Law
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CFRA Members- a HUGE thank you goes out to YOU and your support in getting our bill through both legislative houses!
SB 436, the bill we introduced earlier this year which would define what a Family Resource Center (FRC) is in California law, has passed through the state Senate and Assembly houses with no opposition. Without your input, support, insight and guidance over the last year, we could not have done this. This momentous accomplishment shows our CFRA membership, as well as the entire family strengthening field, what we can do TOGETHER! We are so honored and humbled to have gone through this process with you, and we are so excited to see what we do next.
Before we get ahead of ourselves, we just need ONE MORE thing in order for our bill to become law- Governor Newsom’s signature! We are so thrilled to have a champion like Governor Newsom, who invested $2 billion this year in his budget to support children and families in California. We are asking you to help us show the support that the FRC and family strengthening field have for SB 436, and urge Governor Newsom to sign SB 436 into law.
You can find a copy of the letter that will be sent to Governor Newsom
here
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To show your support is EASY! Email Jenn at CFRA at
jsantos@thecapcenter.org
and let us know that you’re interested in signing on no later than
COB September 6
. In the email, include your organization’s logo, your name/title and organization’s name, and we’ll take it from there. Thanks again for all you do for children and families!
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Monitoring Chronic Early Absence
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In partnership with Attendance Works, the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) hosted a webinar,
Monitoring Chronic Early Absence: A Cutting Edge Data Practice
. Attendance Works heard from a number of representatives from Santa Clara County Office of Education as well as California Department of Education on how they are incorporating chronic absence and attendance data as part of a comprehensive data-informed PreK-12 approach to program improvement. Below you will find a link to the webinar recording:
Monitoring Chronic Early Absence: A Cutting Edge Data Practice
No password needed
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Visit a Family Resource Center Virtually
What is a Family Resource Center and what does it look like?
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Join this virtual visit to a
Family Resource Center
(FRC) in upstate New York led by a staff member and a parent leader. Especially if you have not had the opportunity to see a FRC in person, this webinar will give you a sense of that experience.
The Jennie Mose Family Resource Center is one of the more than 3,000 FRCs in 29 states and the District of Columbia that work with families in a strengths-based, multigenerational, family-centered approach to enhance parenting skills, foster the healthy development and well-being of children, youth, and families, prevent child abuse, increase school readiness, connect families to resources, develop parent and community leadership, engage males and fathers, support healthy marital and couples relationships, and promote family economic success.
For more information and to register, please click
here
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The Latest in Immigration:
Public Charge
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Recently, the Trump administration published DHS's
Public Charge rule, which will go into effect on October 15, 2019. This rule establishes a new definition of "public charge" and new procedures by which adjudicators will determine if an applicant for an immigrant or nonimmigrant visa is likely to become a public charge. It includes lengthening the list of public benefits, establishing a new system of positively and negatively weighed factors that fall into the public charge analysis. The regulation will negatively impact immigrant families and threatens their pathway to a green card if they use public benefits, including Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Medicaid, and Federal Public Housing - Section 8 Housing Vouchers, Social Security Income (SSI), and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). A courageous network of advocates and community groups are fighting for children and families during this uncertain and difficult time. We will continue to update the field on the latest news.
CFRA has compiled a list of resources for agencies to use when doing outreach or want to learn more about public charge
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Applications due September 9, 2019
The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) under the Federal Department of Education invites applicants to its grant program for States to implement leadership development programs that recruit, increase the capacity of, and retain State, regional, and local leaders to improve early childhood and educational outcomes for children with disabilities and their families. This program is open to state educational agencies and Part C lead agencies.
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 due October 25, 2019
The Cal OES 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 affenders accountable, and includes outreach activities.
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.
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CFRA's Monthly Policy Calls
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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.
Our next call is on Friday, September 27 at 9AM.
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Strategies 2.0 Learning Communities
Growing knowledge and networks for professionals working with families
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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.
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Capital Area Learning Community
Southern CA Learning Community
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Sierra Learning Community
Valley Community
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