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Virtual community meeting, A Fight for Fresh Air: Protecting Porterville from Secondhand Smoke. This is part of the Wednesday Partner Highlight facilitated by the Tulare County Child Abuse Prevention Council for the month of April - Child Abuse Prevention Awareness. This community meeting will discuss the issue of secondhand smoke (SHS), including exposure to SHS in apartment units, dangers of SHS among individuals, including children, and how we can work together as a community to prevent SHS exposure among children and families. Below is the flyer for the community meeting. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 28th from 5 PM to 6:30 PM. It is a free event, here is the link to register: https://zoom.us//regi/tJYrfuCprDMqGdRgvjJnueZVdJdr20N_Az44

Curative has a COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic at the Tulare Ag Center, it is a drive-through clinic and it is open 5 days a week, Thursday - Monday, with hundreds of available Pfizer appointments a day via myturn.ca.gov - the site also accepts walk-ups so folks can come by with no appointment if that is easier.

Como COVID-19 continúa afectando a muchos, también nos gustaría compartir un episodio anterior de InformaGente con Jorge Hernández de Los Tigres del Norte y compartir consejos críticos para mejorar la salud y seguridad de los trabajadores esenciales en todo el estado, así como también cómo buscar atención médica independientemente del estado migratorio y la importancia de frenar la propagación del COVID-19. Vea el episodio con el líder de Los Tigres del Norte, Jorge Hernandez y Rosaicela Estrada de El Sol Neighborhood Education Center.

InformaGente Extra! Los Tigres del Norte reciben la vacuna. Los miembros de la sensación de la música internacional se arremangan para animar a otros a hacer lo mismo!

There are 120 vaccines at the Community Center expiring at 7 PM today. Anyone interested can walk-in. 145 N Magnolia St.There are 120 vaccines at the Community Center expiring at 7 PM today. Anyone interested can walk-in. 145 N Magnolia St.

Drive-thru vaccine and resource fair in Porterville on April 18th, 19th, and 20th at the Porterville Fairgrounds. There will be booths distributing PPE, hand sanitizers, food, and more. See flyer for more details. Feria de vacunas y recursos con servicio de ventanilla en Porterville el 18, 19 y 20 de abril en los terrenos de la feria de Porterville. Habrá puestos para distribuir PPE, desinfectantes para manos, comida y más. Consulte el folleto para obtener más detalles.

Your voice is needed as Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency plans for mental health services in our community. Complete the survey in English at https://surveymonkey.com/r/MHSACPP2020 or in Spanish at https://es.surveymonkey.com/r/MHSACPP-Esp

Choosing the perfect gift for a young child is often simpler than we think. More tips for finding the perfect toy: http://bit.ly/2uu6qzf

Join Sierra View Medical Center Breastfeeding Resource Center's Virtual Breastfeeding Support Group on Wednesday, December 16th at 10:00 am. This group will be hosted by Cathy Porter. To join the meeting click on the link https://teams.microsoft.com//19%3ameeting_OWE3YzBkZTEtM/0

What strategies do you use to hold it together during high-stress moments? Stay calm and collected through the holiday season with these tips!

Tulare County Office of Education's Early Childhood Education Program is hosting a variety of professional learning opportunities each month during the school year. Some of the training topics include trauma-informed care, working with children with special needs, strengthening families, and community care licensing. See the flyer below for registration information.

Parents with children 0-5 are welcome to join us for our monthly Mommy, Daddy & Me Group with Victoria. PLEASE CALL to Reserve Your Spot, (559)334-3269 We Will... Delivered Craft Kits if Needed. The Group Will be Held Via Zoom on December 16, at 1:00pm Padres con Niños de 0 a 5 son bienvenidos aunirse a nuestro Grupo Mami, Papi & Yo , que se lleva acabo cada mes via ZOOM con Victoria. Por Favor De llamar para reservar su lugar (559) 334-326 Entregaremos kits de artesanía si lo requiere. El Grupo se llevará a cabo a través del zoom el dia 16 de Diciembre a la 1:00pm #dinuba #traver #sultana #monson #delftcolony

Yesterday Visalia Unified School District re-opened the First 5 classroom at Ivanhoe Elementary School! Families were so excited to be able to bring their children to the classroom. Families were given the option of distance learning or in-person instruction.

We hope you'll join us in supporting our mission by participating in Family Services' 22nd Annual Thanks for Giving Chrysanthemum Sale! Purchase your plants online or contact us to create a group order. All orders are due by November 13.

Famed actress and entrepreneur Jennifer Garner speaks with Kelly Corrigan on the path she’s taken to who she is, and what she finds meaningful in her journey. She spoke in-depth about her work with Save the Children US and our dear friend SaRonn Mitchell was one of her +2 she chooses to highlight. Please take some time to watch this informational and heartwarming episode. This originally aired ValleyPBS PBS earlier this month.

Check out this Leaf Art Craft post by Dinuba Branch Library

Join Cathy Porter from Sierra View Medical Center Breastfeeding Resource Center for a Virtual Breastfeeding Support Group. Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 28th at 10:00 AM. For information please call 791-3701.

FAQ: Why are kids in Foster Care?

Last month First 5 Tulare County partnered with Tulare County Office of Education Resource and Referral to offer COVID-19 Cleaning and Sanitation Supplies for Tulare County Early Learning care professionals.

Kaweah Delta Health Care District answered questions regarding the Cold, Flu & COVID-19 during a virtual wellness chat with: Dr. Julianne Randolph, Medical Director of Pediatrics Dr. Daniel Brown, Medical Director of Urgent Care Shawn Elkin, Infection Prevention Manager

Mommy, Daddy and Me via Zoom with Parenting Network-Visalia Family Resource Center on Tuesday, Oct 6th at 3:30 pm.

Reading (and Counting) with Susy. Monday, September 28, 2020. Join me while a read and count Ten Wriggly, Wiggly Caterpillars and talk a little bit about the Census! In these uncertain times, we can all make a difference by taking a few moments to complete the 9 quick and confidential questions on the #2020Census. Let’s not be counted out. Our communities depend on it. Complete the Census now! Online: www.2020Census.gov Call: 844.330.2020... #TalkReadSing #CensusInPlace #2020Census #CaliforniaForAll #ICount #EveryoneCounts #CACensus #AllKidsCount First 5 California First 5 Association of California

Children First: 7 ways to reduce stress while distance learning during COVID-19

La Dra. Carmela Sosa, la Dra. Myrna Gonzalez Arellano y la Dra. Mariel Márquez hablan sobre la enfermedad COVID-19 y la temporada de la gripe.