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Defending the Cause Regional Alliance is hosting its 4th Annual Training Up Conference virtually on Saturday, August 29 from 8:30 p.m. to 12 p.m. Join top childhood trauma experts – including one of our own, Program Manager Mike Mason – to explore what kids need most in our current environment of change, chaos and disruption. …

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When the community comes together, it makes the work we do at KidsFirst so much stronger. We send a special thank you to all the families and organizations who donated to our Back-to-School Donation Drive on August 12 and 13! Your donations will go directly to our client families who need them most during these …

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Forever Fathers is known as an amazing, supportive group for fathers and male caregivers. If someone you know could benefit from camaraderie in a comfortable environment, we welcome them in our fall Forever Fathers session.  We are excited to bring this program to our community virtually. Enrollment is FREE but spots are limited. Secure your …

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KidsFirst is strengthening Placer County families through prevention, early detection, intervention, and treatment programs. Our free parenting classes are just one way we stay true to that statement. In August, we are offering two virtual parenting classes. The Incredible Years parent training series – for parents of children ages 2-12 – will begin Tuesday, August 4 …

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The pandemic, shutdown and fallout from subsequent hardships have taken their toll on many.  But some of our youngest neighbors are bearing the biggest burden.  Child abuse is on the rise. The statistics are in and they are startling.  Reports of child abuse are down 70% across Sacramento, Placer, and neighboring counties which, at first …

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Did you miss our recent webinar about reporting child abuse and neglect? This comprehensive recording is available to watch at your convenience. The discussion includes the challenges of shelter-in-place, signs to look for, the basics of reporting suspected child abuse and your rights as the reporter. Help Placer County children and families get the support …

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This 8-week co-parenting class is for parents who are divorced, separated or in a co-parenting relationship. If you are looking to increase and improve communication with less conflict while co-parenting, this is the class for you! Class will be held every Tuesday via Zoom from June 30 to August 18 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. …

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The California Parent and Youth Helpline provides support and resource referrals to parent and youth during the current COVID-19 pandemic, 7-days a week from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.  Call or text 1-855-4APARENT (855-427-2736) for services in English, Spanish and other languages.  For more information, please visit: https://caparentyouthhelpline.org/

Our next virtual parent training series – The Incredible Years – will begin on Monday, June 1! Designed for parents of children ages 2-12, this class will help strengthen parenting skills, promote children’s academic, social and emotional competencies as well as reduce children’s aggressive behavior. The class will take place online every Monday between June …

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