RESOURCES FROM VENTURA COUNTY CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES Taken from: http://homeswithheartvc.org/covid19-2/please check there for updates. CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE Call regarding suspected child abuse and neglect. CALL: 805-654-3200
Peer Partner Educators (PPE) and Retention Community Services Coordinators (CSC) Get help with questions about quality care giving and the child welfare system. Contact the number listed if you are not sure who your assigned PPE or CSC is. CALL: 805-654-3220 EMAIL: [email protected]
If you are applying to be a Resource Family, please contact Homes with Heart for general guidance: 805-654-3220 and [email protected]. If you are an Approved Resource Family, please contact your RFA social worker and/or the Child’s Social Worker for general guidance. You can also contact management staff:
Michelle Calder, Program Manager, Placement/CFT/Recruitment/Retention, 805-385-8562
Teresa Stanley, Program Manager, Resource Family Approval, 805-654-3251
Renee Lodder, Program Manager, Neighbors Together/ER/Ongoing, 805-240-2722
Jaci Johnson, Program Coordinator, Recruitment, 805-240-2750
Katie Rhodes, Program Coordinator, Retention, 805-240-2717
CLINICAL & SUPPORT SERVICES
Kids & Families Together: Continuing to offer its clinical and support services remotely to foster, kinship, resource families, as well as birth families. KFT’s free e-newsletter has an extensive list of helpful resources, be sure to visit their website and sign-up! CALL: 805-643-1446 WEB: https://bit.ly/2xFzPck FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/2UloSpw
CHILDCARE/RESPITE Some childcare is available for Essential Workers. See attached PDF to see if this applies to you. Channel Islands Social Services Channel Islands Social Services is still providing respite services to eligible RFA families. CALL: Abbey Anderson at (805) 384-0983
Boys & Girls Club Check with your local Boys & Girls Club as they may be offering childcare for Essential Workers. B&G Club in the Conejo Valley Area is offering this. Flyer attached. FIND A CLUB NEAR YOU: https://bit.ly/3azO1lP
YMCA (Ventura) Childcare available for Essential Workers. There is a cost, but scholarships available CLICK HERE: https://bit.ly/340pALT
HOPEFULLY MESSAGES/INSPIRATION Homeboy Industries Homeboy Industries provides hope, training, and support to formerly gang-involved and previously incarcerated men and women, allowing them to redirect their lives and become contributing members of our community. Every few days posts a “Thought for the Day” inspirational video. March 31st Thought for the Day from Father Boyle: https://bit.ly/2UwlWpV FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/2R0nh6t
Some Good News Actor John Krasinski has launched a YouTube Channel with heartwarming stories. WATCH HERE: https://bit.ly/3bIs2Js
ARTICLES & VIDEOS FOR KIDS & ADULTS RELATED TO COVID-19 Kids Town Hall Hosted by Kristen Bell & Nickelodeon Kristen Bell hosts as she connects with kids from all over and gets in touch with medical experts to offer some tips on social distancing, ways to keep safe and healthy, and fun activities to enjoy at home! With special appearances by Alicia Keys, David Dobrik, JoJo Siwa, Kel Mitchell, Kenan Thompson, Noah Centineo, Young Dylan, Jayden Bartels, Russell and Ciara Wilson, and more! VIEW FREE HERE: https://bit.ly/2xzHpp9 *The video might start at the end, you might need to manually rewind it to the very start. What you want is for the LIVE button’s red dot (located near the PLAY button) to turn grey so you can watch from beginning. Also, repeats every 30 minutes*
5 Ways to Make your Home Feel Safe in a Crisis Five ways parents can make home feel like a safe and deeply secure place for you and your family. READ HERE: https://bit.ly/34aMu3v
Supporting Families During COVID-19 Includes articles and videos, links to live Facebook chats with clinicians, info on self-care, anxiety, transitions and triggers that lead to tantrums/meltdowns, resolving conflicts between fighting kids, etc… CLICK HERE: https://bit.ly/33XaaIr
Managing our Anxiety and Fear Red Table Talk with Jada Pinkett-Smith. Round table discussion with experts discussing how to ask for time and space, creating boundaries, managing stress and anxiety, dealing with the grief of losses during this time. CLICK HERE: https://bit.ly/2UQEr7x