KidsFirst

A huge thank you to everyone who voted for us for the 2021 Nonprofits Insurance Alliance Photo Contest this past December. Because of your help, we are proud to say we have won the "Spotlight" award! The theme was "Heart for Community," so we thought this candid picture of Leticia Martinez, our Parent Educator Supervisor, was the perfect choice. More than 650 nonprofits in 38 states participated. 14,000 votes were generated in total. Only 12 winners were chosen. Pretty incredible! If you would like to take a peek at the 2021 winners page, check them out here. https://nia.insurancefornonprofits.org/photo-contest-winners

Pouring sand for the #RedSandProject to raise awareness for the fraught against human trafficking and exportation

January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Several Placer County agencies, including District Attorney’s Office, KidsFirst, Probationtook part in a visual project that says, Don’t let any victim of human trafficking fall through the cracks! #RedSandProject

January 11th is Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Wear blue to raise awareness and use the hashtag #wearblueday

Tomorrow is the Placer County Red Sand Project, hosted by the Placer County CSEC Collaborative. Join the collaborative at the Santucci Justice Center to fill the cracks and raise awareness of human trafficking. #RedSandProject https://redsandproject.org/

Red Sand Project is an artwork that uses participatory sidewalk intervention to raise awareness of the vulnerabilities that lead to human trafficking. Placer County staff, CSEC Collaborative, and its community partners invite the public to take time to fill sidewalk cracks with red sand and document their sidewalk transformations on social media using #RedSandProject. Free bags of red sand will be distributed to the public by Placer County System of Care staff on January 11th beginning at 3:30 PM. https://redsandproject.org/

Sleeves Up, Placer is an incentive program that aims to increase vaccinations and slow the spread of COVID. For info about how to get your $50 gift card and which clinics to visit, click on the following link: https://placercf.org/sleevesup/

From our world to yours: Happy Holidays

On Children's Memorial Flag Day, we honor and remember the children who have lost their lives to abuse and neglect. In this video, you will see @shastahhsa raise the Children's Memorial Flag to help raise awareness of this significant day. It is up to us and our community to advocate for all children and help strengthen families. #FlagsHonoringYoungLivesLost https://fb.watch/4MhCUBdhE8/

TODAY you can start scheduling your #BDOG2021 gifts at bigdayofgiving.com/kidsfirst! Feel really good about supporting KidsFirst, the Child Abuse Prevention Council of Placer Countya little early!

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month but helping prevent child abuse and neglect is important all year long. Help parents and kids in your community by spreading the word about the free parenting classes we offer at KidsFirst! A Forever Fathers participant recently said,"I started with Forever Fathers when I got full custody. This group has helped me get through a lot of tough issues with my kids and their mom. Our programs are created to help foster strong, vibrant families. Learn more: https://www.kidsfirstnow.org/prog/child-abuse-prevention-2/

Are you looking for a fun way to give to KidsFirst and support our vital services that treat and prevent child abuse? Register for our inaugural Putt-ing Kids First Golf Tournament on Friday, June 25, 2021! This event will be a lively day of golf on the picturesque greens of The Ridge Golf Course & Events Center in Auburn, CA and will include a spirited raffle and silent auction as well as sponsored tees, contests and surprises throughout the day. All funds raised will benefit KidsFirst, Placer County’s Child Abuse Prevention Council. Sign up today by filling out a Player Registration Card on our website at https://www.kidsfirstnow.org/news/putt-ing-kids-first/

The pandemic has put parents and their children in difficult positions causing extreme stress, jeopardizing their mental health. Style Media Group recently spoke with local experts on how to parent during a pandemic and what tips they could share to help children cope. Check out the article here: https://www.stylemg.com//parenting-in-a-pandemic-9-tips-to

Growing charitable giving in the capital area must be a community-driven effort. Be a part of the #BDOG2021 movement and help foster strong, vibrant families in Placer County on May 6 at www.bigdayofgiving.org/kidsfirst

FREE family-friendly, fun content can be found on our KidsFirst Youtube channel! Be the first to know when we release new content by subscribing to our channel at "KidsFirst - Placer County" today! http://ow.ly/AckQ50D3Lpb

Your little ones will LOVE these marshmallow snowmen! Make these cute, tasty treats with your kids. It's very simple and easy to clean up afterward! https://youtu.be/FjznrgONE48

Did you know KidsFirst sends out a monthly newsletter? We keep you updated on upcoming events, the positive impact we are making for families in Placer County, sponsorship opportunities to promote your business, volunteer opportunities, more insight into our programs, and updates on starting dates for classes so you can sign up before they fill up. Sign up today to stay in touch with us. http://ow.ly/u13P50D3L3c

With so much lost funding this year, KidsFirst is relying more than ever on individual and corporate donations. Would you consider helping us continue to support the most vulnerable during this difficult time? http://ow.ly/kI0E50CRGFQ

Have you downloaded our KidsFirst coloring book? It's available now for free on our website at kidsfirstnow.org! PS: Alexa Bandala, our communications specialist, illustrated the book by hand. We hope your kiddos enjoy it!

Parents - get creative with your kiddos! Learn how to DIY Christmas Tree Ornaments with our quick and easy tutorial! https://youtu.be/nabhRJvyoJE

Parents of teenagers, we have a class for you. Active Parenting of Teens is our parenting class designed to give you the guidance and support you need to turn the challenges of raising a teenager into opportunities for growth. This free class begins in the new year on Tuesday, January 12! Please contact Carolyn Indreboe at [email protected] or by phone at (530) 887-3536 to register.

Looking for healthy habits to kickstart 2021? Read this article from our friends at Kaiser Permanente Thrive http://ow.ly/J5vL50D3Kxr

Our Active Parenting of Teens (in Spanish) begins tomorrow! This class will give you the guidance and support you need to turn the challenges of raising a teenager into opportunities for growth. Pre-registration is required so be sure to contact Carolyn Indreboe by phone at (530) 887-3536 or email at [email protected].

Did you miss our Santa Parties 2020 Thank You video? Watch it here! https://youtu.be/p7t3A9aONis

We'd like to say a heartfelt THANK YOU to our staff members, volunteers, and donors who helped make this year's first ever 'Drive-Thru Santa Parties' a success! Stockings, toys, gift cards, and other goodies were passed out to local families and children, in the hopes we could make their holiday season a little brighter. We couldn't have done it without the enormous help and support from our community. ... Be sure to watch our Santa Parties 2020 Thank You video background singing was recorded by our very own KidsFirst staff member Alexa Bandala! Thank you and Happy Holidays! https://youtu.be/p7t3A9aONis