Families Thrive Newsletter - July 2010

In this issue of the Families Thrive Newsletter:

• Summer Learning Series: An online learning opportunity.
• Spotlight: Why participate?
• Schedule of Events: How to participate.
  

Summer Learning Series

The Families Thrive Online -- Summer Learning Series -- is designed to provide an introduction to the issue of children's exposure to domestic violence.

The first step towards creating systems change to address children's exposure to domestic violence is learning about the issue and strengthening our knowledge, skills and practices.

During this special, free Summer Learning Series we will watch presentations, engage in discussions, connect with experts and share best practices, all from the convenience of your computer.

Click here to learn more about the Summer Learning Series.

To join the Summer Learning Series, click here to register.

Spotlight - Why Community Services Bureau is Participating in the Summer Learning Series

Annie Bailey manages a multi-lingual/cultural Mental Health unit which provides crisis intervention, parent and staff education and other related Mental Health services to address the needs of approximately 3,000 eligible children ages 0-5 enrolled at Head Start and Early Head Start preschools across the county.

Contra Costa County Employment & Human Services Department, Community Services Bureau Head Start is committed to improving the lives of children and their families. Through prevention, early intervention and education services, Head Start helps children achieve social, emotional and educational skills that fully prepare them for kindergarten and school success.

The Head Start Mental Health team will be participating in the Families Thrive Online Summer Learning Series to expand team knowledge of domestic violence and the impact of trauma on children and families, deepen insight into the implications of domestic violence on our Head Start community, and bolster the movement towards becoming a "Trauma Informed' community.

Summer Learning Series - Schedule of Events

1. To register click here or email info@familiesthrive.org.
2. Prior to the scheduled live discussion, please view the corresponding pre-recorded presentation by going to the Families Thrive Online Learning Center.
3. Please post reflections, thoughts, ideas, comments, best practices, etc. in the discussion area for each presentation. Presenters will respond to questions posted.
4. At the scheduled live discussion date/time, please go to www.familiesthrive.org and call 1-866-885-0409 Access Code 678541#.

All times are Pacific Standard Time. Questions about how to participate? Please call Kathryn Burroughs at 925-313-1791 or email kathryn@familiesthrive.org.

Join the Community of Practice

Families Thrive is a community of professionals in Contra Costa County who work with children, youth and families.

To access online resources and discussions or to join the community of professionals, please email info@familiesthrive.org.