NOVEMBER 2026

NEWSLETTER

National Adoption Month in November raises awareness and increases outreach concerning the need for permanent families across the United States.

While the month sets out to raise awareness, it also recognizes those dedicated to impacting adoptive children and families in positive ways. From each family to organizations that make adoption possible, the month-long celebration acknowledges the commitment and rewards combined with an adoptive family.

Native American Heritage Month during November celebrates the diverse and rich culture, history, and traditions of Native people. The observance is also a time to educate anyone and everyone about the different tribes, raise awareness about the struggles native people faced as well as in the present.

American Indian pictures, words, names, and stories are a crucial part of American history and help mold our life today.

Thousands of years before Christopher Columbus and his crews landed their ships in the Bahamas, the Native Americans had cultivated lives and communities there. Native American history overflows with a variety of diverse groups and prominent leaders and figures like Crazy Horse, Sitting Bull, Sacagawea, and Pocahontas.

Native Americans were always known for hard work and quick instinct. Today, there are about 4.5 million Native Americans in the United States, making about 1.5 percent of our population. Take some time to learn about and celebrate their culture this month.

UPCOMING EVENTS

STATEWIDE ONLINE

RURAL SUPPORT GROUPS

These monthly support groups are specially geared towards bringing the rural and frontier communities together across the state. There will both an English speaking support group and a Spanish speaking support group. Please see the flyers for more information.

Our next English Speaking Rural Support Group is Tuesday, November 10th, starting at 12pm & 6pm.

Estos grupos de apoyo mensuales están especialmente diseñados para unir a las comunidades rurales y remotas de todo el estado. Habrá un grupo de apoyo en inglés y otro en español. Consulte los folletos para obtener más información.

Nuestra próxima reunión del Grupo de Apoyo Rural de habla hispana será el miércoles 25 de Noviembre, con sesiones a las 13:00 y a las 17:00.

COFFEE WITH CAREGIVERS

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RESOURCES

PARENTING RESOURCE CENTER

SELF-CARE WEBSITES

The National Autism Association has a plethora of information and downloadable toolkits and safety brochures for ASD Families, Caregivers, First Responders, Educators and Clinicians.

Whether you are a parent/caregiver navigating a new diagnosis for your child, have a concern about your child's development, are looking for resources and education, or just need to connect with another parent/caregiver with similar experiences, the California Family Empowerment Centers (FECs) are here to help.

FREE EMOTIONAL HEALTH

& RESOURCES FOR ALL!

It’s okay not to be okay

Everyone needs support sometimes. Together for Wellness connects California youth and their parents and caregivers to the best resources available for mental health and wellness.

This non-partisan toolkit is intended to help parents and caregivers to take their first steps, alongside their child(ren), to engage in federal advocacy in the United States, on issues that matter to them and their families. 

It does not focus on a specific law or policy. 

Policy and politics can sometimes feel complex and intimidating, and successfully advocating for changes in laws or funding can take a long time. For example, Medicaid is now a crucial part of America's healthcare system, serving millions of children and families; however, it took persistent awareness-raising and advocacy before it became law in 1965. 

We believe that your story and your voice matter. You are an expert on your own experiences and your family’s needs. Your voice can influence policy makers and bring attention to issues that are having a real impact on your family and community. Every action, no matter how small, can help contribute to important, lasting change. The more parents, caregivers, and families are involved in the policy process, the more collective impact we can have on policy outcomes, and the more we can do to build a world that centers and supports children and families. With this in mind, we invite you to take some time to think about what issues matter to you and your family, and get involved in ways that feel right and manageable to you.

SAMHSA has a plethora of information & resources.

Online Health and Safety for Children and Youth: Best Practices for Families and Guidance for Industry

Click on the topics below for helpful information

PARENT & CAREGIVER ENGAGEMENT TOOLKIT

With the goal to help organizations move from “Power Over” to “Power With,” United Parents and the Social Policy Institute developed an engagement toolkit to outline how to priorities and uplift parent voice and choice. This toolkit contains a continuum of engagement, a checklist for proper implementation of parent voice, and an outline of the stages for involvement. 

FASD NETWORK OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

We want to hear from you about your child's needs. Please take our survey and enter in a drawing to win a $50 gift card.

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Parents and Caregivers for Wellness is funded by the Behavioral Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission (BHSOAC) / Commission for Behavioral Health. Learn more @ www.bhsoac.ca.gov