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ACES are avoidable and sometimes a connection with a resource is all that is needed. Use this discussion board to name some potential resources in your community and explain how you might connect families to these resources.

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Ann Dollyn Diana Gnana Dhas

5/22/2017 08:23:33 pm

Working with traumatized students can be overwhelming so managing
personal and professional stress is vital:
• Exercise and eat healthy
• Engage in a pleasant hobby or activity
• Creating a health consistent structure and pattern in your personal life.
• Knowing your limits.
• Improving your understanding of trauma and secondary trauma.
• Taking a time out.
• Seeking support from co-workers, family, friends
• Professional counseling
• Vacations

Connect the student to the appropriate resources and people.

Resources
• Brenda Ingram, EdD, LCSW, Director of Clinical Services, Peace Over Violence.
Brenda@peaceoverviolence.org
• Helping Traumatized Children Learn. A Report and Policy Agenda. Retrieved
at
http://www.k12.wa.us/CompassionateSchools/pubdocs/HelpTraumatizedChi
ldLearn.pdf
• Some videos on Trauma Informed Practices in Schools
• Children, Violence and Trauma—Interventions in Schools
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49GzqPP7YYk
• Modules on creating trauma informed care in schools, Madison Metropolitan School
District. There are 10 modules, here are a few of them:
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elaLV_b8FXw
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJpafA1G148
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQoQS4RFJRQ

Joan Baker

6/17/2017 01:41:47 pm

Kitsap Community Resources
The Parenting Place
This is a program offering a full spectrum of services designed to build strong families in Kitsap County. Classes for parents and children build on existing strengths using the Developmental Assets Model.
Topics include:
• Parenting and Beyond
• Parenting Teens
• Helping children who have witnessed domestic violence
• The challenging child
• Parenting in recovery
• Love & logic
• Strengthening families
• Nurturing parenting
One way to connect parents and families with this resource is to print flyers about what is available to them or having a speaker come out and speak during a parenting get together.

Kitsap Strong
This is a community full of leaders coming together to focus on keeping our community strong mentally
•ACEs Too High
•Changing Minds Campaign
•How Brains are Built (4 min video)
•Center for Youth Wellness
•Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
•National Child Traumatic Stress Network
•TED Talk - Dr. Nadine Burke Harrisnd physically. They believe they we are facing a hidden crisis. A crisis that involves ACEs.

I would connect the parents and caregivers to this web site and mention that there are a variety of videos to watch. They also give suggestions to what books might help to understand trauma and the child better. I think having a good relationship with the families and having a monthly get together would help. Inviting speakers in that have the experience would be helpful too.

Sarah Day

9/2/2017 03:07:29 pm

Financial stress is a huge strain on many of my families. I have connected some with the local food bank, diaper bank and clothing bank.
Some of my kids come to me showing developmental or social emotional delays, which parents may be unaware of or unsure how to get help for their child. I have refereed parents to local resources such as the Birth to 3 program and programs available through Children's Hospital.

vermont

9/6/2017 11:11:37 am

When I worked as a resource and referral specialist, the most common support I gave was helping people locate quality childcare, find food, and arrange for medical appointments at the free clinic. That agency I worked for still exists in my little town of 1300 people. In our area there are supports through the Woman's Freedom Center, Planned Parenthood, Department of Children and Families, Dr. Dinosaur and 211, a phone number to call to find services.

nancy

9/7/2017 05:26:11 pm

the domestic abuse hot line has trained resource people to help family members talk, even it not ready to leave; also I know the local food shelf, church groups that provide food, toothbrushes and other needed resources to any one, the children's integrated services provides regional supports for health, mental health and developmental services for young children and their families

Anne Auguiste

12/10/2017 08:46:39 pm

Financial resources are key right now as well as teaching families how to navigate systems. I often use The Calculator website to find out which resources they are eligible for. Such as housing, TANF, food stamps, other agencies such as Neighborhood House sometimes offer help paying electricity bills, and housing. When we remove financial stress ACES would go down, to elevate other causes of ACES would be to connect people with Domestic Violence shelters, suicide prevention as well as rehab services.

Rebekah

12/13/2017 02:07:27 pm

In my community we are lucky enough to have a lot of resources for families:

- Food banks -
The church I work at has a food bank in the back, and serves a free dinner every wednesday night. For families struggling financially this is a huge benefit and a great resource as it alleviates some financial burden and a significant amount of stress for meal prep one night a week. Referring families to local food banks is a way of alleviating financial pressure (which is one major precursor to family violence).

-Parent Education-
Some families lack the support they need to manage difficult behaviors appropriately, or have never learned appropriate discipline or redirection strategies. The school I work for has a dedicated parent educator who spends time interacting with families and getting them information they may need. There are also countless videos and books I can refer parents to if they are in need of information on a particular topic. When parents run out of positive tools to use with their children and don't know what to do, they are far more likely to become frustrated and use methods which are harmful. Having a strong relationship between teachers and families creates opportunities for dialogue and the chance to build parent confidence in using positive discipline and emotional intelligence techniques.

-Shelters-
There are lots of shelters in the area (Mary's Place and many others) for women and children fleeing domestic violence. As an educator I can do my best to make sure families know about these options, and if I suspect abuse I can discretely provide information to a family in need. There are countless hotlines in the area and websites to visit (even providing someone with access to a computer so they can safely search local domestic violence services may be enough)

-Subsidy Programs-
I can connect families with DSHS subsidy programs which help them afford childcare. This is becoming increasingly important for single parents and dual income homes, as childcare continues to become more expensive. Reducing the cost of quality childcare is vital, as cheap, low-quality care poses the risk of leading to a higher number of ACEs.

Ultimately my goal is to create a "Parent Resource Binder" for my classroom that has articles about specific topics and certain referrals ready to go. The binder would have information about local food banks, free clinics, shelters, subsidy programs etc. as well as articles and book recommendations for dealing with different parts of child development.

Christa Carey

12/13/2017 06:30:16 pm

Some resources in Clark County are:
• St. Vincent’s DePaul
• Children’s Home Society
• DSHS
• WIC
I keep resources labeled in the back of the sign in/out binder, so families have access to them with anonymously. When I know that families are struggling I also actively ask them how they are doing and if they need resources/ what ones they could use. Our area offers Parks and Rec scholarships and Children’s museum membership.

Kimberly

12/14/2017 12:36:39 pm

Resources in my town:
Food Bank "Second Harvest"
DSHS
WIC
We have about 4 local shelters(plenty of room) , which i think is awesome because this allow many people to stay somewhere warm
My Church (Word of Faith) has many resources as well that they can help you with about anything you need such as support, shelter, etc.

Cecilia

12/15/2017 10:33:22 pm

In my community there is:
WIC
Early Learners
Ready for Kindergarten
Love and Logic
Food Banks
Lutheran and Family programs
Wrap around
DSHS

Csilla

12/17/2017 07:25:58 pm

Head Start and ECEAP in Washington state have great resources for parents and families as well as a parent advocate person who might do home visits and parent education as well as connecting them with further resources.
Compass Health has several children and family clinics providing mental health services and counseling in Snohomish county.
Local food banks, WIC and DSHS are a great support for families in need to mention a few.

Aleksandra

12/27/2017 08:43:49 pm

I live in Seattle and there's a wealth of resources here
I'd start with connecting a family with DSHS to see what they qualify for.
Many churches offer foodbanks and child care and additional resources.
Mary's Place is great.
As someone up there mentioned, education is a huge first step, and I'd also refer families to that first video we watched, the TED talk with Dr. Burke

Jennifer

12/28/2017 09:39:55 pm

Some resources in King County are:
• Childhaven
• Local Community Foodbanks
* Boys and Girls Club
* SNO Valley Tilth
• DSHS
• WIC

Phil

1/2/2018 02:55:56 pm

Church resources and support groups
Celebrate Recovery and children's programs
Counseling
Financial Aid
Food bank and housing programs
DSHS subsidies
Child Care and Preschool departments
Refresh Conference for Foster/Adopt families

Padmini Vijay

1/7/2018 09:56:40 am

Pamela

1/7/2018 04:27:25 pm

Most families in our center are already connected with financial, housing, nutrition and health services, but sometimes need help with developmental screening and additional educational/developmental support. We have resources in our community including Public Health nurses who can do screenings, various agencies that can do birth-to-three in-school visits and/or home visits, and Child Find for children three or older, through the public school district.

Cedric

1/9/2018 08:03:10 pm

Some resources we have to help with financial burdens are food banks, I know 2nd harvest does a lot in our community and even helps provide food for my program weekly.

Chelsey link

1/12/2018 02:04:20 pm

Domestic Violence and Abuse Shelters
Food and Clothing Banks
Affordable Housing and Emergency Housing
Community Medical and Dental Clinics
Libraries or Similar
Tax and other Financial Resources
Childcare Options
Developmental Screenings
Transportation
Social or Emotional Supports (church groups, book clubs, etc.)

Abby

1/26/2018 09:55:34 am

There are several in King County:

Washington Department of Health has Maternal & Child Block Grant
Washington state ACEs action
Washington ACEs connection

I would also request the state for help in observing and helping me guide the child & family thats enrolled in my daycare.

Amanda watson

3/7/2018 05:34:53 pm

In Whatcom county we have multiple food banks provided in each town. We also have hot meals served daily in many different locations. Whatcom county also has We Care, an organization that provides clothing items to the community.

There is a program known as DVSAS, Domestic violence and sexual assault services. The office provides support to individuals who have experienced or been affected by sexual assault or domestic violence.
There is also the WIC office which provides food services, DSHS which helps with housing, food, medical, and much more.
It is very beneficial to be familiar with these services available to everyone in the community. As someone who has worked in a childcare setting , we gathered flyers and information on the services provided in our county and had some of them hang up at the entrance of the facility, as well as filed others so we had them on hand for anyone in need.

Trista

8/6/2018 09:22:40 am

There are a multitude of resources in my community to support families, including Early Head Start, Head Start, ECEAP, School district and ESD services, food banks, local churches, Northwest Children's Outreach, several shelters for families or women and children, YWCA, YMCA, PCAP, Nurse Family Partnership, Children's Home Society, health and dental clinics and free services, and so much more.

The issue is not resources but being aware of them and accessing them. I would educate families on the power of 211 and remind those supporting families to get their contact information to 211 so that it can become an even more efficient hub for families in need.

Deanna Hubert

8/8/2018 11:23:58 pm

Financial stress is a huge strain on many families. I have connected some with these struggles with local financial classes that are held at our community library.

Jessica M.

8/9/2018 10:40:11 am

I work for an EHS program--center based. We have a plethera of services we offer along with referals to other resources. We also have HS and ECEAP on site. We have homebased EHS/home visiting program. We have a prenatal home visiting program. We offee resources such as a clothing and food bank, diapers, we have mental health counselors, we do assesments and screenings and refer to birtj to 3 programs. We have gift card to help with food and gas, we can refer families.to services for hoising and help with bills.

Erica Hamer

8/10/2018 07:53:57 pm

Some different resources I could connect a family with would be housing programs, food banks, developmental screenings, doctors and dentists offices, churches, community groups such as parent support groups. birth to three services such as kindering. I am connected to a church that runs all sorts of support groups that could help support these families. I also am connected to dshs and birth to three services, I work for a housing program for women who are transitioning out of homelessness. We have diapers, clothes, resources for housing, a social worker, a food bank. I have a great doctor in the area who takes state insurance that I could connect families with they are pediatricians and adult primary care doctors.

Penny

10/9/2018 12:00:44 pm

In our community we have all your basic resources; church help, DSHS subsidy help for childcare, great childcares, Birth to three thru our local schools. At our center we have a community Health Nurse that is available to help direct families to help. We have a food bank, clothing bank, and even help with rent and housing.

Carla

10/13/2018 10:01:59 pm

If the family is dealing with substance abuse, there are support groups for family members ( AA, NA). If a family is living with domestic violence, the YWCA provides excellent counseling, support, and safe shelter when they are ready to leave the relationship. When dealing with a family member with a mental illness, there are a lot of mental health clinics. The problem is, the child is still in a house with someone with mental illness. They can still be unstable even with counseling and medications. If the child is dealing with parents who are separated or divorced, the child care center staff can help fill the emotional needs of the child with love and support. If the family is dealing with poverty, food banks, Salvation Army, and Catholic Charities, etc. will help with clothing, furniture, housing, and food. There are also a lot of government programs that help with reduced rent and utility programs that will help with electricity costs. We always keep a list of all the organizations that help families in these situations. No matter the situation, the child care worker should be patient with the child, show consistent love and support, help the child in social situations and making friends, and be sure the environment at the center is a safe place for him to be.

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