The Partnership
for Safe Families & Communities of Ventura County
The Designated Child Abuse Prevention Council
-- July 2009 E-Bulletin--
Have a Fun & Safe 4th of July!!
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UPCOMING PARTNERSHIP EVENTS
July 15, 2009 Family Activism: How to Apply Self-Help Tools to Increase Family Healing and
Power workshop. A training & community building workshop for professionals and advocates
committed to proactive strategies for violence prevention (see attached flyer).
In partnership with The Oxnard Family Peace Project (CEDC), The Partnership for Safe
Families & Communities of Ventura County, The Designated Child Abuse Prevention
Council and The Oxnard Alliance for Community Strength presents a free workshop, Family
Activism: How to Apply Self-Help Tools to Increase Family Healing and Power
workshop from 8:30am-12:00pm (8-8:30am registration/continental breakfast), Wednesday
July 15, 2009, located at Child Development Resources of Ventura County, 221 Ventura
Blvd, Rooms A & B, Oxnard, Ca. Participants will learn about the Family & Community
Power Approach as a proactive strategy for family and community well-being, how to use Family
Activism, explore the use of co-powering communication, tools for personal empowerment and
sustainability and deepen relationships for collaboration with other family service professionals.
Presenter Dr. Roberto Vargas is a nationally recognized planning facilitator, leadership trainer and
author of Family Activism: Empowering Your Community Beginning with Family and Friends (2008).
Together with the Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation Dr. Vargas initiated the Oxnard Family
Power Project in 2008 to engage youth and families to identify strategies for violence prevention and
community betterment.
For information or questions please contact Jeni Futvoye or Elaine Martinez Curry 805) 289-0120 or email jfutvoye@aspiranet.org or emcurry@aspiranet.org. Thank you!
Save the Date: September 26, 2009, “Protecting Your Children from Internet Predators”…an
Internet Safety workshop for parents. Registration flyer will be sent out and posted on our website
July 16, 2009.
The Partnership’s Sexual Abuse Prevention Committee presents, “Protecting Your Children
from Internet Predators”…an Internet Safety workshop for parents, from 1-4pm on
Saturday, September 26, 2009, located at the Camarillo Community Church, 1322 Las Posas
Rd, Camarillo, CA. Protect your child by being informed-empower your child against online
predators. Parents will learn about the dangers of the web and web lingo, how to identify cyber
bullying, how to devise a family computer policy, how to navigate the socializing websites, how to monitor
internet chats, and how to recognize sexual abuse, including “grooming” behavior. Presenter: La County
DA, Robin Sax-frequently seen on Nancy Graves, Larry King Live, Fox News, and author of: Child
Molesters and Predators: A Sex Crimes DA Answers Parents 100 Most Asked Questions.
Sponsorship provided by Aspiranet, Action, California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists,
Kids and Families Together, Ventura County Community Foundation, Ventura County Deputy Sheriff’s
Association, and Tri-Coastal Child Abuse Prevention Coalition. To make a tax deductible donation to help
cover workshop expenses and for registration information please contact Jeni Futvoye or Elaine Martinez
Curry at (805) 289-0120 or e-mail jfutvoye@aspiranet.org or emcurry@aspiranet.org, visit
www.partnershipforsafefamilies.org .For more information on the workshop contact Susan Becker at (805)
641-4430.
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
DATE
July 5, 2009
July 8-August 5,
2009
Ojai
July 11-12, 2009
Ventura
July 10Septmeber 25,
2009
Teleclass
July 14-15, 2009
Santa Rosa
EVENT
Full Moon Kayak Paddle & Potluck
Celebrate Living invites you to a full-moon kayak trip from 5-9pm
on Sunday, July 5, 2009 located at the Goleta Beach Estuary.
Join Patrik and Oceana for a gratitude circle, evening paddle and
beach side pot luck dinner. Prepare to bring a flashlight, shorts,
bathing suit, sweats and nylon windbreaker, sneakers or sandals
or booties, towel and change of clothes for after the paddle and a
dish to share.
Redirection Children’s Behavior 5 week class
Positive Parenting presents “Redirecting Children’s Behavior”,
from 6:30-9:30pm for 5 Wednesdays from July 8-August 5, 2009
located at Monica Ros School, Ojai, Ca. and for professionals on
Saturday, July 11 from 9-5 and Sunday, July 12 from 10am-4pm,
located at Kids & Families Together, Ventura, Ca.. This class is
designed to help parents become more creative in dealing with
children and the many challenges they present. Parents will
learn how to discipline without yelling; ways to build and enhance
your children’s self-esteem; how to develop a strong sense of
responsibility in your children; and how to create an encouraging
family environment.
Get Your Mojo!
Dr. Lynn K. Jones presents a Teleclass, Get Your Mojo!, from 12pm on Fridays from July 10-September 25, 2009. This class is
for anyone who wants to develop their leadership skills. This
class promises to transform values into action, visions into
realities, challenges into innovations and staff groups into high
functioning teams.
Child Abduction, Intervention and Resource Training
The California Child Abduction Task Force presents a two-day
FREE training in Santa Rosa, CA from 8:-4:30am on July 14 15, 2009. This skill enhancement training on family and nonfamily abductions introduces participants to a multi-disciplinary
approach to assist professionals working within all facets of child
abduction. It is suitable for: Child Abuse Prevention Councils;
Victim Witness; Law Enforcement; Prosecutors; Child Protective
Services; Mental Health; Non-profit Organizations; Child Abuse
and Abduction Programs; Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence
Programs. Participants are responsible for travel, lodging, and all
snack and meal expenses. Lunch is not provided.
CONTACT
Trip fee: $30 per person to hold the
boat. Pay in advance at
www.paypal.com, payment to
tocelebratelife.com. For information
contact Patrik at (805) 798-3427
or Oceanna (805) 331-1331.
SOURCE: Patrik and Oceana,
06/30/09
Class fee: $295 per person or $395
for 2 includes 15 hours of
instruction, a copy of the book
Redirecting Children’s Behavior
book and a workbook of exercises
and handouts. 15 hours of CEUs
for MFCC/LCSWs available for a
fee. Register online:
http://positiveparenting.com/Merch
ant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY
&Store_Code=PPBS&Category_C
ode=05. For information contact
Deborah Fox at
(805) 648-6846 or e-mail
debfox@positiveparenting.com.
SOURCE: Positive Parenting,
06/30/09
Registration fee: $295. Materials
cost: $45. To register visit:
http://www.lynnkjones.com. For
more information contact Dr. Jones
at (805) 448-7681.
SOURCE: Dr. Lynn K. Jones,
6/10/09
Registration deadline: July 6, 2009.
Online registration:
http://216.210.240.170/CAREG/trai
nings.lasso. Link to brochure:
http://cihsinc.org/CATTA/training/ch
ildabduction.html. 12 hours of
Peace Officer Standards and
Training (POST) and 12 hours of
Continuing Education for
Counseling (MFTs and LCSWs)
are available for $25 payable to
“CIHS,Inc.” at the training. For
more information contact Angela
Jones at (707) 284-1300 or e-mail
angela.jones@cihsinc.org.
SOURCE: Tanya Shaw, CATTA,
07/01/09
What’s Happening at Rainbow Connection/TCRC
for July 2009
July 7, 2009 and
July 29, 2009
Oxnard
July 15, 2009
Simi Valley
Health Care Notebooks
Create your own personal notebook with guidance from one of
our staff and/or other parents. Individual Appointments can be
scheduled upon request. For persons receiving services by
TCRC. Spanish Speaking 10am-noon on July 7, 2009 in Oxnard.
English Speaking 3-5pm on July 29, 2009, Oxnard and 10amnoon on July 15, 2009 in Simi Valley.
July 9, 2009
Oxnard
Bingo
Join us for Bingo night from 6-7:30pm. For Young Adult clients
served by Regional Center. No Direct Care or Supervision
provided. Join us for Bingo the second Thursday of each month.
July 9, 2009
Simi Valley
July 16 & 30,
2009
Oxnard
What’s Next After Early Start? For Your Child With Special
Needs
Join Rainbow staff for a discussion about your 3 year old
transitioning out of the Early Start Program. Learn more about
the transition process and get suggestions that might help make
transition a little easier. You will receive a free booklet that has
been helpful to other parents. Individual Appointments can be
scheduled upon request. For persons receiving services by
TCRC. English Speaking 10am-noon July 19, 2009 Oxnard &
10am-noon July 16, 2009, Simi Valley. Spanish Speaking 2-4pm
July 30, 2009 Oxnard.
July 17, 2009
Video
Conference
July 16, 2009
Los Angeles
“From Handholding to Independence-Making the Leap from
k-12 to Independent Living”-Christina Mills, Deputy Director
Calif. Foundation of Independent Living Centers
Rainbow Connection FRC is hosting a video conference, “From
Handholding to Independence-Making the Leap from K-12 to
Independent Living” from 10:15am-noon on July 17, 2009,
located at 2401 E. Gonzales, Suite 110, Oxnard, Ca.
“The Intersection of Domestic Violence & HIV/AIDS in
Women: A Workshop for Domestic Violence Providers”
This training, HIV/AIDS Prevention, Risk Screening and Referral
Training (PSRT) is intended for Domestic Violence service
providers, advocates, community educators and policy makers
who are interested in enhancing their knowledge about the
intersection of intimate partner violence and HIV/AIDS among
women. Certificates will be given to all participants and
continuing educational credit (CEUs) may be available for some
professions. REGISTRATION IS FREE!!! SPACE IS
LIMITED!!!
Alliance for Justice-Nonprofit Advocacy Network
July 2009 Online Workshops
July 9, 2009
Web Workshop
1 hour
Federal Lobbying Disclosure Act Rules for Nonprofits
This session is designed for all tax-exempt organizations. The
workshop will explain federal lobbying disclosure requirements
under the federal Lobbying Disclosure Act as amended by the
Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007. Join us
for a discussion on how to comply with the new federal lobbying
disclosure requirements for nonprofits. Register here!
To register or for more information
call Rainbow Connection:
Oxnard Office - (800) 332-3679 or
(805) 485-9643, Spanish (805)4859892
Oxnard Library Hours - Monday
through Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Simi Office – (805) 823-2325
Simi Library Hours vary- please call
first. Website: www.rainbow@tricounties.org.
Registration deadline: July 15,
2009. To register and for
information contact (805) 4859643.
SOURCE: Rainbow@tricounties.org, 06/30/09.
Register on line at;
WWW.REDUCEIPVANDHIV.ORG
SOURCE:: The Partnership to
Reduce Intimate Partner
Violence and HIV
California Partnership to End
Domestic Violence Announcement
Registration fee: $25 per
attendee/per workshop. Workshops
last approximately one hour.
Register online or by calling
Christina Peltier at (510) 444-6070.
Sign up for Alliance for Justice.
July 14, 2009
Web workshop
1 hour
California Lobbying Disclosure for Nonprofits
This workshop will focus on California law and explain when an
organization (or its employees) needs to start filing California
lobbying disclosure reports, define what activities are considered
"lobbying" under California state law, as well as explain the
restrictions on organizations or individuals that lobby in
California. Join us for a discussion on the California lobbying
disclosure requirements and what nonprofits should know to
easily comply. Register here!
July 21, 2009
Web workshop
1 hour
Strategies for Coalitions and Affiliated Organizations
This session discusses the different roles and functions of
501(c)(3)s, 501(c)(4)s, and PACs, and the federal rules on how
these types of organizations work together. In addition, it
explores the legal separation necessary between affiliated
organizations, the fundraising constraints of each organization,
the lobbying distinctions and permissible electoral activity for
each organization. Register here!
July 30, 2009
Web workshop
1 hour
Lobbying Rules for Nonprofits
This session will explain the federal tax laws governing 501(c)(3)
lobbying, including how to calculate your lobbying limits under
the insubstantial part test and the 501(h) expenditure test,
definitions of direct and grassroots lobbying, exceptions to the
definition of lobbying and the application of these rules to ballot
measure activities. Register here!
Save The Date for The Extended Forensic
Evaluation/Interview Training
A free two-day training on Public Child Welfare Training
Academy from 9am-4pm on August 20-21, 2009 located at
PCWTA, 115 North Ditmar, Oceanside CA, 92054.
August 20-21,
2009
Oceanside
SOURCE: NPAN announcement,
advocacy@afj.org, 6/29/09
Registration information in July.
Spaces limited to 25 participants.
CEUs available.For more
information contact Laurie Fortin at
(858) 966-5980x5775 or e-mail:
lfortin@rchsd.org.
SOURCE: Susan Becker, 05/14/09
Saturday,
Save the Date Lideres Campesinas Celebration
August 22,El2009
Comité del Condado de Ventura de Líderes Campesinas
Oxnard
Under Organización en California de Líderes Campesinas, Inc.
invites their Madrinas/Padrinos and friends in celebrating the
leadership of their Executive Director, Mily Treviño Sauceda from
8pm-11pm on August 22, 2009 located at the Ventura County
Adult Day Health Care, 1700 N. Lombard St., Suite150, Oxnard.
For more information contact:
Romelia Garcia Nevarez (805) 8891829, Maria Jimenez (805) 3171040, Elizabeth Cordero (805) 3912018, Laura Gil (805) 212-2636, or
central office (805) 486-7776.
SOURCE: Suguet Lopez, 5/13/09
GRANTS/FUNDRAISING
Ongoing
Resource
Ventura County Community Foundation has information/
classes on grants and fundraising for nonprofit organizations.
Scholarships are available.
Irvine Foundation Invites Applications for Creative
Connections Fund. Grants of up to $50,000 will be awarded to
nonprofits in California collaborating with individual artists on the
creation of new works or reinterpretation of classic works.
Deadline: August 3, 2009. Click here for more information.
For more information visit:
www.vccf.org.
SOURCE: VCCF newsletter,
05/01/09
RESOURCES
On-Going
Brand New &
Fully Certified
Desktops &
Laptops for
Nonprofits
CharityAdvantage Computer Discounts Weekly
Eligibility Requirements for Purchase: All employees, board
members, and volunteers of a nonprofit, church, or ministry
organization are eligible to purchase for business, home, and
family. Your organization does not have to be a 501(c)(3). Up to
75% off retail price with full warranty & tech support.
For more information visit
www.clarityadvantage.com.
SOURCE: Clarity Advantage, ongoing.
On-Going
Nonprofit
Management
Resource
The VCCF Resource Center for Nonprofit Management is a
Cooperating Collection of the Foundation Center
The Resource Center provides visitors with free public access
to grantmaker directories, books on fundraising and nonprofit
management, and the Foundation Center's electronic database.
The fully searchable database includes detailed profiles of all
active U.S. foundations, as well as an extensive file of recent
grants awarded by the nation's top funders. Located at VCCF,
1317 Del Norte Rd, Camarillo, Ca.
Library Hours
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
(http://foundationcenter.org).
SOURCE: VCCF, on-going
THE PARTNERSHIP
FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION RESOURCES
REPORTING ABUSE
RESOURCES
CONTACT INFORMATION
COMMENTS
911 FOR EMERGENCIES
----------------------------------------Ventura County Abuse Reporting
Hotline
INCLUDES:
Ventura County Human Services
Agency –
Children & Family Services
AND
Adult Protective Services
----------------------------------------Long Term Care Services of Ventura
County, Inc., Ombudsman Program –
organization for reporting suspected
dependent and elder adult abuse in
long-term care facilities
FOR ANY EMERGENCIES, CALL 911
--------------------------------------------Phone: (805) 654-3200 or (800) 754-7600
911 FOR EMERGENCIES
-------------------------------This is the
phone number and mailing
address for reporting suspected
child, dependent adult, and elder
abuse in Ventura County
(excluding long-term care
facilities).
Abuse Reporting Forms
CHILD ABUSE REPORTING FORMS
(SS8572)
www.caag.state.ca.us
Phone: (916) 227-3285
Address: 4245 Market St. Suite #204
Ventura, CA 93003
www.vchsa.org
--------------------------------------------Phone: (805) 656-1986
Address: 2021 Sperry Ave. Suite 35
Ventura, CA 93003
www. Ombudsmanventura.org
-----------------------------------This is the phone number and
mailing address for reporting
suspected dependent adult and
elder abuse in Ventura County in
long-term care facilities.
Send completed copy to the
agency you reported to (above).
OTHER CHILD ABUSE FORMS: 900, 923,
OR 925 download from Office of
Emergency Services
www.oes.ca.gov
ELDER AND DEPENDENT ADULT ABUSE
REPORTING FORMS (SOC341)
www.dss.cahwnet.gov
Phone: (916) 371-1974
Childhelp USA® -- National Abuse
Reporting Hotline
www.childhelpusa.org
Phone: (800) 422-4453
National child abuse reporting
hotline.
VENTURA COUNTY RESOURCES
RESOURCES
CONTACT INFORMATION
211 Ventura County
The Ventura County Information and
Referral Hotline
Just dial 2-1-1.
If using a cell phone, dial 1-800-339-9597.
The Partnership for Safe Families &
Communities of Ventura County, The
Designated Child Abuse Prevention
Council
(Mandated Reporter Training Materials
available for check -out)
Phone: (805) 677-5403
Mail: P.O. Box 7306, Ventura, CA 93006
Web: www.partnershipforsafefamiles.org
COMMENTS
Provides referrals to community
county and social services
resources.
Collaborative of organizations and
individuals providing coordination,
education, networking, and resource
referrals for across-the-lifespan family
and community violence prevention.
Coastal Tri-Counties Child Abuse
Prevention Coalition (CTC-CAPC)
www.ctc-capc.org
Aspiranet
Phone: (805) 289-0120
Fax: (805) 289-0130
Mail: 1838 Eastman Ave., #100
Ventura, CA 93003-5733
Web: www.aspiranet.org
Child Development Resources of
Ventura County (CDR)
Phone: (805) 485-7878
Mail: 221 E. Ventura Blvd.
Oxnard, CA 93036
Web: www.cdrofvtaco.org
District Attorney’s Office, Crime
Victim’s Assistance Program
800 S. Victoria Ave., Room 311
Ventura, CA 93009
Phone (805) 654-3622
First 5 Ventura County
Includes Neighborhoods for Learning
throughout the county.
Phone: (805) 648-9990
Fax: (805) 653-2358
Web: www.first5ventura.org
Kids & Families Together
Phone: (805) 643-1446
Fax: (805) 643-0271
Mail: 856 E. Thompson Blvd
Ventura, CA 93001
Web: www.kidsandfamilies.org
Interface Children Family Services
Tri-counties Regional Center
Ventura County Adult Abuse
Prevention Council
Foster care and adoption services,
ranging from family support to
emergency, short-term, long-term
foster care, family reunification, and
adoption.
Child Care Resource & Referrals,
Head Start and Early Head Start
Programs. All children, including
those with special needs and at risk
of abuse and/or neglect, benefit from
delivery of comprehensive
developmental services. CDR assists
families in their effort to improve the
condition and quality of family life.
Provides support for victims of crime,
court accompaniment, assistance
with restraining orders, resources and
referrals.
Early childhood development
programs for children 0-5 under
California Proposition 10, Children
and Families Act of 1998.
Non-profit support, education, and
counseling resource center that
provides services for foster, kinship,
and adoptive families for the
preservation of families and the
physical, emotional, and mental
health of the children in their care.
Phone: (805) 485-6114
Mail: 1305 Del Norte Rd. Suite 130
Camarillo, CA. 93010
Web: www.icfs.org
The Coalition to End Family Violence
Regional collaboration of Child Abuse
Prevention Councils in San Luis
Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura.
CTC-CAPC provides awareness,
education, and resources for
prevention, intervention, and
treatment of child abuse and neglect.
Phone: (805) 983-6014
Fax: (805) 983-6240
Mail: 1030 N. Ventura Road
Oxnard, CA 93030
Web: www.thecoalition.org
24-Hour Crisis Hotline: (805) 656-1111
Bilingual Hotline: (800) 300-2181
2220 E. Gonzales, Ste. 210
Oxnard, 93036
805-485-3177
www.tri-counties.org
Contact: Melanie Farber
Phone: (805) 654-7745
Mail: P.O. Box 3373
Ventura, Ca. 93003
Family services and includes Blue
Book (by Interface) with
comprehensive directory of health
and human services throughout
Ventura County is available online at
www.icfs.org/blue_book/blue_book.ht
m.
Bilingual and bicultural family agency
offering direct services, prevention,
training and treatment for all people
affected by domestic violence and
sexual assault: victims, perpetrators,
family members and especially
children.
Diagnostic and case management
services for those with substantial
handicapping developmental
disabilities.
Collaborative organization to prevent
abuse of elders and dependent adults.
Ventura County Behavioral Health –
Older Adult Mental Health Services
4258 Telegraph Rd. Ventura 93003
805-477-5760
Ventura County Parents With
Purpose
Helpline (805) 654-3215
Web: www.partnershipforsafefamilies.org
(Links section)
Ventura County Safe Harbor
West: (805) 641-4430
East: (805) 579-6911
Ventura County Financial Abuse
Specialist Team (FAST)
Contact: Julia Wysong, Coordinator
Phone: (805) 657-7960
Senior mental health Services
provides support for persons 60 years
of age and older who are diagnosed
with a serious mental illness.
Parents with prior involvement in the
child welfare system in conjunction
with Ventura County Children &
Family Services staff provide support
for families involved in the child
welfare system. Parent Leaders serve
on a telephone helpline. Services
available in English and Spanish.
Information about coordinated
investigations of child physical abuse
and child and adult sexual assault
cases.
Facilitates services of elder and
dependent adult financial abuse
prevention.
E-mail: Julia@seniorconcerns.org
STATE RESOURCES
California Department of Social
Services
Phone: (916) 651-6960, The Office of
Child Abuse Prevention
Phone: (916) 371-1974, Social
Services Warehouse
Web: www.dss.cahwnet.gov
Child Abuse Prevention Resources. Order
materials from The Office of Child Abuse
Prevention. For larger orders contact the
Social Services Warehouse. Materials may
be copied and distributed as needed.
• The California Child Abuse and Neglect
Reporting Law-Issues and Answers for
Mandated Reporters, 2003
• Child Abuse Reporting…and you-what
happens after a report is made?, 1999
(PUB 129)
California Laws
Web: www.leginfo.ca.gov/calaw.html
Search by subject or number. For Reporting
Act begin with P.C. 11164
California Legislative Updates
Web: www.leginfo.ca.gov/bilinfo.html
Search by subject, author, or bill #. For
Reporting Act begin with P.C. 11164
Child Abuse Mandated Reporter
Training-California
Web:
http://humanservices.ucdavis.edu/res
ource/camrt/index.asp
The Center for Human Services, The
Resource Center for Family-Focused
Center, UC Davis Extension, University
of California
Crime and Violence Prevention Center,
California Attorney General’s Office –
SAFESTATE
Mail: P.O. Box 944255
Sacramento, CA 94244-2550
Phone: (916) 324-7863
Fax: (916) 327-2384
Web: www.safestate.org
Child abuse prevention resources. Also, free
online child abuse mandated reporter
training: general in English and Spanish,
specific for child care workers, clergy,
educators pre/post licensed MFTs/LCSWs,
probation officers, caregivers, and
professionals serving children with
developmental disabilities.
English and Spanish materials. May be
copied and distributed as needed. Child
abuse, domestic violence, drug and alcohol
abuse, elder abuse, gangs and youth
violence, hate crimes, school safety, and
other topics. The site includes statistics,
research, resources, links, and other useful
information
Download these publications and others:
 Child Abuse Prevention Handbook, 2006
 Child Abuse: Educators’ Responsibilities,
2003
 The California Child Abuse and Neglect
Reporting Law, Condensed Version, 2006
 Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse
Campaign Materials
 The Financial Abuse of Seniors,
Video/DVD or Handbook
SAFESTATE is a portal to statewide
crime and violence prevention
information to create a safe California.
SAFESTATE is a project of the
California Attorney General’s Crime and
Violence Prevention Center.
Prevent Child Abuse – California,
Child Abuse Prevention Center
Mail: 4700 Roseville Road, Suite 102
North Highlands, CA 95660
Phone: (916) 244-1945
www.pca-ca.org
Statewide leadership and advocacy on
behalf of individuals/ organizations working
to prevent child abuse/neglect.