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!! ************************************************************************************************************************ 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.