Effective Parenting
Attend 12 Classes & Earn A Certificate of Completion
Thursday Evenings
6pm - 8pm
Classes are held at multiple locations throughout East County (El Cajon, La Mesa, and Lemon Grove)
Flyer - English & Spanish
Specialized Trainings for Parents, Teens & Caregivers of Teens
OTHER COLLABORATIVE PROJECTS
Connections
Second Thursday of Each Month
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meridian Southern Baptist Church
660 South Third Street
El Cajon, CA | 92019
This is a support group for parents of children who are affected by mental health disorders;
and/or who are currently in a mental health facility; and/or who currently reside in a
residential treatment facility.
East County Kinship Support Group
Select Thursday Evenings
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meridian Southern Baptist Church
660 South Third Street
El Cajon, CA | 92019
Provides education and support for kinship families. Offered by the East Region Collaborative Network, The Rose House
and Community Services for Families-East Region.
What To Do When Your Child Gets Sick
Train-the-Trainer Agency Collaboration Program
TOOLS
Suspected Child Abuse Reporting Form
Form SS 8572 is for use by mandated reporters to notify a reporting agency, per the Office of the Attorney General (State of California - Department of Justice) about suspected cases of child abuse. This form may also be used to cross-report to another reporting agency.
Form SS 8572
Instructions
California Online Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training
This module-driven training project is funded by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) and the Office of Child Abuse Prevention (OCAP). Certificates of Completion and CEU's are available.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Arabic - Free Internet Classes
Internet classes taught in Arabic at various libraries in San Diego County. These classes are offered free of charge.
Flyer - English & Arabic
Become a Foster Parent!
The County of San Diego Health and Human Services is actively recruiting foster families to care for children that have been subject to neglect, abuse, or other issues. Learn more about foster parenting by contacting the County today.
Recruitment Letter - English
Consumer Warning - Long Distance Phone Scam
AT&T is asking consumers to think twice before dialing area codes (809), (284) or (876). Dialing these numbers will result in expensive phone charges, billed by foreign carriers.
Flyer - English
East County Dental Roadmap
Provided by the East County Dental Task Force
Flyer - English | Spanish
Pro Kids Golf
Pro Kids Golf - the course of opportunity! The only place where kid members (ages 7-17) can play golf and access educational field trips & seminars for free!
Flyer - English Website
Save-A-Heart
CPR and First-Aid Certification
Flyer - English
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Education & Trainings
DECEMBER
04-07 December 2008
Zero to Three: 23rd National Training Institute
Westin Bonaventure Hotel
404 South Figueroa Street | Los Angeles, CA 90071
ZERO TO THREE's mission is to promote the health and development of infants and toddlers by informing, training and supporting the adults who influence their lives. Every year, ZERO TO THREE provides the National Training Institute - a comprehensive and multidisciplinary conference, which focuses on cutting-edge research, best practices and policy issues for infants, toddlers and families.
Website
05 December 2008
10am - 4pm
Project Homeless: Connect
Sponsored by The Regional Task Force on the Homeless
Civic Center - Golden Hall
Downtown San Diego (3rd & B Streets) | San Diego, CA
Project Homeless Connect (PHC) helps to bring much needed services together in one place, on one day making it easy for homeless people to get the help and answers they need. This unique gathering draws a myriad of service providers, including community associations and businesses, together to address the larger issue of homelessness in our region. Training for volunteers is now underway. Please call to lend a hand and/or to obtain additional information regarding this unique event.
About PHC - English Volunteers
Point in Time Count Project
Info: Kiefer Rich (858) 292-7627, Ext. 16
05 December 2008
8am - 4pm
San Diego County: Cross-Training
Location to be Determined
Cost-free for professionals working in domestic violence, substance abuse, mental health and related fields
Flyer - English Website
Info: Gabriella Grant (916) 498-0500
09 December 2008
9:30am - 12:30pm
"Get Your Life On Track" Orientation
Grossmont College Adult Reentry Program
8800 Grossmont College Drive - Griffin Gate | El Cajon, CA 92020
The orientation will include a peer panel discussion and presentations from various on campus programs. Attendees will receive priority registration; counselors will be available to assist with academic planning.
Website
Info: (619) 644-7697
10 December 2008
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Cajon Classic Cruise
Downtown El Cajon (Main Street & Magnolia Avenue) | El Cajon, CA 92020
Decorate your car for the holidays and you could win a prize, take your picture with Santa and his elves, and bring a new unwrapped toy for the toy drive.
Flyer - English
Info: (619) 401-8858
11 December 2008
10:00am
Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
East County Family Justice Center
131 Avocado Avenue | El Cajon, CA 92020
Join in the festivities as the East County Family Justice Center celebrates its Grand Opening in El Cajon (near the intersections of Main Street and Avocado Avenue). A tour of the facility will be offered following a variety of informative presentations.
Flyer - English
12 December 2008
7:15am - 9:00am
"Humor for Business Success"
Annual Sun-Up Holiday Breakfast
Sponsored by the Rancho San Diego-Jamul
Chamber of Commerce
Cuyamaca College - Student Center, Room I-209
900 Rancho San Diego Parkway | El Cajon, CA 92019
Presenter: Russ Stolnack, a.k.a. "Russ T. Nailz," is a comedy club regular and Las Vegas veteran who currently co-hosts a daily, nationally syndicated financial program, "The Big Biz Show." Attendees are asked to bring a new, unwrapped toy for children ages 7-16. Donations will be made to the Salvation Army.
Flyer - English Website
Info: (619) 670-8244
JANUARY
26-30 January 2009
*Save the Date*
23rd Annual San Diego International Conference on Child and Family Maltreatment
Town & County Resort & Convention Center
500 Hotel Circle North | San Diego, CA 92108
The objective of the conference is to develop and enhance professional skills and knowledge in the prevention, recognition, assessment, and treatment of all forms of maltreatment including those related to family violence and substance abuse as well as to enhance investigative and legal skills. Issues concerning support for families, prevention, leadership, policy making and translating the latest research into action are also addressed.
Website
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