First 5 Kern

Informative First 5 Kern Commission meeting this afternoon, with a tremendous presentation from @KCSOS on California's UTK roll out. Special thank you to those working to help walk local providers through this multi-year process.

Dr. Conradi worked with us in training our Trauma-Informed Care cohorts a few years ago. She offers some insight for parents on having difficult conversations with their children and helping minimize their anxiety.

First 5 California is working with @CAgovernor’s Administration and @CAPublicHealth to help families and caregivers navigate formula options when supplies are scarce. See our statement with resources for parents and caregivers:

"#HRWS Lab collaborators are advancing drinking #water #equity across [#California]. Here's an update on the tap water trust focus groups Dr. @Silvia_gee, @gut1988jr, & Ariana Hernandez, organized in San Joaquin Valley. @LuskinCenter @UCLALuskin" #UCLA @First5Kern @CaWaterBoards

Commissioner Perry’s expertise in early childhood development has been an incredible asset to the First 5 Commission. We look forward to seeing her continue this work nationally. Thank you for your service to children and families in CA!

First 5 Kern has announced a job opening for Chief Financial Officer. Learn more >> first5kern.org/about-us/caree…

Society thrives when children thrive! It's time for California to ensure our youngest children are healthy, safe & ready to succeed in school and life. #WholeChildWholeFamily #F5AD

When temporary continuous Medi-Cal enrollment expires, many young children will likely lose coverage during a critical time in their development. CA legislators must act quickly to ensure continuous #MediCal eligibility for children 0-5. #AB2402 #F5AD

Funding for #HomeVisiting should be used to provide a wide range of models that best meets the needs of CA’s diverse families, allowing flexibility at the county level, & expanding to additional counties. #CABlueprint #CABudget #F5AD

We urge CA leaders to provide $50 million ongoing General Fund to #CDPH to support CA Home Visiting Program & Black Infant Health program, as proposed in @CAgovernor's Jan. #CABudget, to strengthen #HomeVisiting system & ensure more families receive services. #CABlueprint #F5AD

It's First 5 Advocacy Day! Today, First 5s from all over the state are talking to legislators about our Whole Child, Whole Family agenda that prioritizes the wellbeing of CA children ages 0-5 & their families. bit.ly/3qZb7N3 #WholeChildWholeFamily#F5AD

#HomeVisiting has been identified by CA Surgeon General as a key strategy to prevent & mitigate #ACEs & toxic stress. Amongmany benefits, Home Visiting has been shown to enhance caregivers' mental health, reducing stress & strengthening parent-child bonding. #CABlueprint #F5AD

Best seats in the house! #Condorstown Help Me Grow Kern County offers developmental screenings for kids in those crucial early years! Take one and submit your Family Fun 📸 ➡️ bit.ly/CondorsGrowKern

Cycling on & off health insurance coverage is disruptive to continuity of health care, & is especially problematic for young children. Continuous #MediCal eligibility for CA children 0-5 will promote access to health services essential for healthy development. #AB2402 #F5AD

Jake Desharnais (Vinny's nephew) enjoying some lunch in a fresh Condors bib. Help Me Grow Kern County is a free program that offers developmental screenings for children under the age of 6. Send us your pics & find out more about the program bit.ly/CondorsGrowKern

Over the last two years, First 5 Kern has worked with @SupplyBank, @First5Assoc and @First5CA to provide thousands of diapers to families throughout the county. We are proud to be a part of this work! WATCH >>

Help Me Grow Kern County offers free developmental screenings through the Ages & Stages Questionnaire - completed by parents themselves. Learn more at HelpMeGrowKern.org. And GO @CONDORS!!!

Moor Herbs Recalls “Angel Formula” Infant Formula Because of Possible Health Risk fda.gov/safety/recalls…

@CAreads recently released the Calif Reading Report Card. Shout out to @GreenfieldUSD for topping KC's list and coming in #13 throughout the state. How did other Kern districts do? careads.org/reportcard

Thank you to Omni Family Health and Dr. Anu Rao for welcoming us in their clinic this morning! Dr. Rao and a couple of her patients joined us for a video shoot discussing @ACEsAware work in #KernCounty. Look for the video early in 2022! (h/t @Prov_Consulting)