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Prevention Works!
Mission: Prevention Works! is a coalition that promotes positive childhoods in Clallam County

PW! Update April 5, 2022

Announcements

Watch this space for kindergarten registration information as we receive notices!

The Real Cost of Child Care—We Need to Hear from You

We know that quality child care is a backbone of a healthy community. Working parents depend on it to support their families. And research has proven time and time again, that quality early learning gives young children a lifelong advantage.

And we know that child care providers are consistently underfunded, while the need only continues to grow.

You Can Help

The Washington State Legislature wants to know how much quality child care really costs. This important opportunity could pave the way for more funding and resources to the field.

If you are a child care provider, please fill out the
2022 Cost of Care Survey. The survey takes about 15 minutes and is available in Amharic, Arabic, Russian, Simple Chinese, Somali, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, and Vietnamese.

Make your voice heard today!

The deadline has been extended to April 15, and $50 gift cards will be given to 10 participants.

For more information, including FAQs, survey questions, and provider interviews, visit the
2022 Cost of Care Survey homepage.

Calendar & Events

FREE Online Classes: Up Your Parenting Game! Support Yourself & Your Family:
Mondays, 6:30-7:30pm … April 11, 18, 25, May 2

Parenting Class Flyer

Tuesday April 5, 2022 Resilience Community Meeting

Olympic Community of Health recently conducted a research project exploring the presence of stigma of substance addiction across the Olympic region (Kitsap, Clallam, and Jefferson Counties). Our goal is to raise awareness of the presence of stigma on a local level, build understanding of how stigma impacts the community, and discuss a path forward in addressing stigma. Together, we can foster a region of healthy people, thriving communities.

Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 899 2819 4489 Passcode: HOPE

Did you know that shredding sensitive documents is one way to reduce your risk of becoming an identity theft victim? Join the Port Angeles School District after Tax Day for a community shred event to raise funds for the Port Angeles Back to School Fair! Donated funds will help provide backpacks and school supplies for students in need. $10 suggested donation for three grocery bags of paper. Additional donations are encouraged for larger amounts. Thank you to our incredible repeat sponsors: Steve Methner - State Farm Agency, Sound Community Bank, and Kiwanis Club of Port Angeles.

Port Angeles Schools Community Survey Due 5 pm April 11

You have an opportunity to help shape the future of students in Port Angeles! The Port Angeles School District has launched a community-wide, inclusive survey for all residents in the district regarding the strategic planning process and educational needs of students. This anonymous survey is open through April 11 at 5pm. If you have any questions or need assistance filling out the form, please contact your neighborhood Port Angeles school for help. Paper copies are available at the Port Angeles Branch of the North Olympic Library System.

Survey Link

April 25, 27, 28, 29, 2022 Become a Child Passenger Safety Technician

Who: Anyone looking to become a Certified Car Seat Technician
Where: Seven Cedars Resort & Training Center

• Register at https://cert.safekids.org/become-tech
• Scroll to bottom of page “Find A Course Now!”
• Search for course ID: WA20220128120

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Note: 2nd and 3rd sessions are scheduled - see below!

We have scheduled our next two sessions with Erin Jones:

May 24th from 1:00-2:30

Session 2: understanding the community you serve or want to serve (who are you serving well, not well, not at all?); participants will unpack the broader narratives at play in the United States regarding how BIPOC communities experience systems and practices; participants will identify the particular communities they are serving locally; participants will discuss strategies that could be used to more effectively connect to communities with whom they are struggling to connect.

Register below:

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAtcOiprjwjH9zQjA3pUrRR3-0JBQkP7KJp

June 20th 1:00-2:30

Session 3: understanding the systems at play to make sure you are creating the kind of environment that allows everyone involved in your organization to thrive; equity requires interrogating systems and practices to determine which ones are working for whom - who is thriving, who is being oppressed, who needs additional support.

Register below:

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYof-iuqTgpG91y7ecDYCBcUSUH3aNEynjf

June 2, 2022

In partnership with United Way of Clallam County and Peninsula College, we are offering three Adult Mental Health First Aid training classes. They will cover how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illness, substance use disorders, and challenges that adults face in our community.

Please call Kathy Hansen 360.457.0431 ext. 531139 or kathyh@peninsulabehavioral.org today to reserve your FREE seat! (Information on the flyer below)

Parenting

How To Be A Better Mom When You Are Exhausted

Being a mom isn’t easy. No kidding. It’s a lot of work and the time at hand is so little. Cleaning the mess that the baby leaves every day, managing schedules so you can keep up with them, getting just enough sleep to get by, juggling between profession and personal space, and the list is never-ending.

Read the Article >>

Spring Classes and Playgroups with First Step Family Support Center

First Step is offering a parenting class for parents of school age kids! This is a great opportunity to sign in via Zoom (easy to use!) and get some tips and tricks for strengthening your relationship with your children, advice on discipline, and sharing your best moments and biggest parenting fears.

Classes are FREE and are held later in the day for your convenience. Register now! Classes start April 13th.

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Port Angeles Play Group Flyer

Kaleidoscope Play and Learn groups help families prepare their children ages birth to age 5 for success in school and life. This program supports family members at free weekly, facilitated play groups. Join us in Port Angeles!

Sequim Play Group Flyer

Kaleidoscope Play and Learn groups help families prepare their children ages birth to age 5 for success in school and life. This program supports family members at free weekly, facilitated play groups. Join us in Sequim!

Preschool

Positive Parenting can help toddlers feel safe, loved, capable and cooperative.

Toddlers love to test limits and say no. Sometimes toddlers may cry a lot. For that reason, toddlers get quite the reputation for being terrible… But the toddler years don’t have to be terrible. The so called terrible two’s can be in fact quite terrific. And filled with laughter, joy and cooperation. Positive Parenting principles can help you guide your toddler to grow well and feel capable. Positive parenting principles can help you understand typical toddler behaviors.

Read more…

9 Best Ways to Stay (Mostly) Unruffled With Toddlers

Toddlers are experts at ruffling our feathers, but these tiny people mean no disrespect. Testing our limits (and patience) is impulsive behavior on their part and a developmentally appropriate way to seek answers to important questions like:

  • Am I safe and cared for?

  • Do I have confident leaders?

  • Are they with me or against me?

  • Is it okay to want what I want and feel what I’m feeling?

  • Am I a bad kid?

Read here!!!

Here is another great suggestion from VROOM- Brain Architects: Building Resilience through Play

These days, kids need to be more resilient than ever. And, one way for your child to develop resilience is through play!

Learn more in this podcast from our partners Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University, featuring Dr. Jack Shonkoff and an expert panel. You'll hear new ideas and personal stories about applying the science of play in homes, communities, and crisis environments around the world.

https://developingchild.harvard.edu/.../podcast.../

School-Age

Free 30 Day Fit Kids Challenge for Kids– American Coaching Academy

  • Includes 30 daily fitness tasks. Each one takes less than 5 minutes

  • Gets kids on their feet, away from their screens, and moving their bodies

  • Print as many copies as you need for your school, organization or family

  • No special equipment needed

  • Appropriate for kids of all ages

Free Instant Access

News and Research

PBS KIDS

Helping Children With Autism Get the Most Out of Digital Media

If you have a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), you know that they see the world in a different way. They live in the moment. They crave predictability. They are passionate about what interests them. They often are highly tuned into the details around them.

As a developmental behavioral pediatrician, I evaluate children for autism, follow their progress over time and help coach their parents on supporting everyday challenges and finding the best therapies. In our clinic visits, media comes up — a lot! Media is a common concern for all parents. Here are some ideas about media that can specifically support children with ASD.

Read more here…

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