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KidsFirst would like to share very important information about an event that will take place in Spring 2020, the U.S. Census. The Census is a count of all people living in the U.S. and takes place every 10 years. It is simple and confidential to complete. For the first time, you can respond online. You …

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This month, we’d like to highlight licensed Clinical Social Worker on our therapy team, Jennifer! Jenny works with families in difficult moments and helps them mend issues involving their mental and emotional health. She enjoys seeing the real progress her clients make as they work towards their goals. “Seeing an individual walk away freer and …

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Thanks to generous toy donors, staff, volunteers, friends and client families, our 2019 Santa Parties were a huge SUCCESS! Approximately 700 people attended our Santa Parties this year and we were fortunate enough to have Santa and Mrs. Claus make a special appearance. They happily greeted children and spread lots of joy at our Auburn …

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Our next Forever Fathers session begins next month on Jan. 8! Forever Fathers is a support group designed for dads, by dads to discuss the challenges that come with fatherhood. Childcare and snacks are provided for all attendees. The session will be held every Wednesday from Jan. 8 to Feb. 6 from 6-8 p.m. at …

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This month we’d like to show some love to our very own mother-daughter duo, Abbey and Connie! They both started their journey at KidsFirst in 2013. Abbey came aboard as a receptionist and her daughter Connie started by volunteering for our Incredible Years class. “My time volunteering was very fulfilling, heart-warming and healing” said Connie, …

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The Rite Aid Foundation has generously gifted KidsFirst with a $5,000 grant as part of its Full of Thanks holiday program. KidsFirst willl use this grant to continue our no-cost, innovative programs that aim to empower and strengthen children and families. The Rite Aid Foundation created this special holiday program to help more than 400 …

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With just $30, YOU can make a difference in the lives of a Placer County family this holiday season. The holidays are a joyous time, but for some families the expense and pressure of having an abundant Christmas, the need for daytime childcare while the kids are out of school, and the added anxiety of …

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DATE:             December 2019 FROM:            Antoinette Manuel                         Executive Director        POSITION TITLE:     Family Navigator APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until Filled POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direct supervision of the Parent Educator Supervisor, and the general direction of the Program Manager, the Family Navigator provides parent education, developmental information and family support program enrollment services, assessment, resource and …

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DATE:             November 7, 2019         POSITION TITLE:     Parent Educator – Parents As Teachers (PAT) Program                                     Spanish/English Fluency Required APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until Filled POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direct supervision of the Parent Educator Supervisor, the Parent Educator provides parent education, developmental information and family support to parents through personal home visits to promote the …

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Join us in welcoming our new Executive Assistant, Madison Stelle! Madison started in her position last month after recently graduating from Eastern Washington University with a bachelor’s degree in Economics. The best thing about working at KidsFirst for Madison has been the people she gets to work alongside everyday. “Everyone is very friendly and helpful, so they …

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