Children & Families Commission
Our Mission: to provide a comprehensive system of
information, programs and services that supports all Sutter County children and their
families, and helping to ensure that each child enters school healthy and ready to learn.
The Sutter County Children & Families Commission and it's programs are Tobacco Tax
(Prop 10 ) Funded Programs.
Request for Bids for Communications Plan and Website Redesign
Sutter County Children and Families Commission is requesting bids for a website redesign
and communications plan. Please see the RFP with a due date of Monday, May 20th, 2013.
A safe, non-verbal and stress-free medium for processing events and
feelings that are emotionally disturbing and/or disruptive to daily
functioning. Some examples of conditions where sandtray therapy can
be beneficial include nightmares or disturbing dreams, fear of
strangers or unfamiliar places, inconsolable crying, irritability,
prolonged sadness, and a decreased ability to communicate with others
or perform daily tasks at home, school, or work.
Sutter County Smiles Expands Dental Services to Pregnant Adult Women
The dental van will provide dental services including: exam, cleaning, fluoride, oral hygiene
and nutrition education to pregnant women with Medi-Cal coverage. Please call Sutter County
Smiles Mobile Dental Clinic at (530) 682-8428 to schedule an appointment.
Tobacco and Young Children
Babies who breathe secondhand smoke have a higher risk of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) and children exposed
are more likely than other kids to get ear infections, sore throats, colds, and lung problems like asthma, wheezing,
and coughs and to develop learning difficulties later in life.
Do you know that smoking before and during pregnancy is the single most preventable cause of illness and death among
mothers and infants?
Quitting smoking is hard work but it can be done. Many people try several times before they quit for good. Think of
the previous attempts as "practice" for the real thing. Think of the things that helped, and the things that didn't.
Even if a smoker tried before, it's important to try again. Understanding the quitting process can make it easier.
Quitting now and having a smoke-free environment can significantly reduce the risk of smoking-related disease and
protect the health of your children.
California Smokers' Helpline
The California Smokers' Helpline (1-800-NO-BUTTS) is a FREE personal and confidential telephone counseling service
that has been proven to double a smoker's chance of quitting successfully. Services are available in English, Spanish,
Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin), Korean and Vietnamese.
Secondhand smoke is dangerous to the health of your baby/child, you can insist that babysitters, family members, or
other caregivers not smoke around them. You can advise them to quit or call 1-800-NO-BUTTS.
Are you the parent or family caregiver of a child with special needs? Then this twice monthly
group is for you!
- Self care
- Stress management
- Managing unhelpful thoughts
- Long term care planning
- Relaxation techniques
- Resources
When:
Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Where:
1650 Sierra Avenue, Suite 106
Yuba City
[Map]
Call 751-1925 X107 to register. Pre-registration is required.
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Text4Baby Parents as Teachers is a proud outreach partner for this new, FREE mobile information service
designed for pregnant women and new moms to receive health information for themselves and their babies.
To sign up, moms just need to text BABY (or BEBE for Spanish) to 511411 or visit
www.text4baby.org.
Text4baby is made possible by the National Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition.
Big Investments Pay Off for Small Children
Study of Sacramento Region First 5 Commissions Finds Improvements in Child Outcomes
Sacramento, CA: A school playground and active preschoolers at American Lakes Elementary in Sacramento
formed the backdrop for leaders of eight Sacramento Region counties who gathered this morning to release a report
outlining the impact First 5 Commissions have had in improving the lives and futures of children ages zero to five
years of age in eight counties.
The First 5 Sacramento Region 2010 Impact Report states more children are being born healthy; fewer children are
growing up in poverty; more mothers receive early prenatal care; and more children are prepared for success when
they enter kindergarten.
The study, prepared by Social Entrepreneurs, Inc. on behalf of the First 5/Children and Families Commissions of
Colusa, El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Sutter and Yolo counties showed marked improvement
in the health and well-being of children ages zero to five years as a result of programs funded by these organizations.
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View the full report [3.3 MB]
Priority Areas for Funding
The Commission supports many
programs
that help to promote the healthy development of young children in Sutter
County. The Commission focuses on prevention, early intervention, education, and health
outreach to improve the physical and emotional health of young children. The Commission
advocates for comprehensive child development policies that promote safe and healthy
environments and support integrated families services for expecting parents and
children up through the age of five.
For more information about the Sutter County Children & Families Commission,
to get involved in local planning, or to be added to our mailing list, please
contact us.
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| Director: |
Michele Blake |
| Address: |
1527 Starr Drive, Suite O
Yuba City,
CA
95993 |
| Phone Number: |
(530) 822-7505 |
| Fax Number: |
(530) 822-7508 |
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