Information, Webinars and Up Coming Meetings!

As the 'school week' comes to close I would like to share some up coming informational meetings, resources and webinars that may be of interest to you.  

Developmental Disabilities Council of Contra Costa County Hosts:

COVID-19 Informational Meeting to I/DD Community

This coming Wednesday, April 22 at 10 am we will hold a COVID-related informational call for our community. This Zoom call is in place of our regular board of directors meeting. Similar to the informational call in March, we will hear updates from the following agencies:   Contra Costa County Deputy Health Officer State Council on Developmental Disabilities Regional Center of the East Bay 2-1-1 Helpline EHSD / In Home Support Services  You can join by audio only, or if using your computer or smartphone you can join via video as well. I’m hoping folks will use the video since I miss seeing familiar faces! There are three ways to join the meeting: Click this link: https://zoom.us/j/9975777711 Audio only- call (888) 788-0099, Meeting ID: 997 577 7711 One tap mobile: +16699009128,,9975777711# Children's Health Council Hosts:  Managing Stress with Mindfulness Strategies

Attend this session to help your kids develop habits and responses that reduce their worries with mindfulness strategies. Presented by Patrice Crisostomo, PhD, Clinical Program Manager and Licensed Psychologist at CHC and Madison Sunnquist, MA, Doctoral Psychology Intern at CHC.  Tues, April 21|6:30-8:00pm.  Register for Webinar Now Responding to Your Child's Challenging Behavior Attend this session to learn about some effective strategies you can use to respond to your child’s challenging behavior. Presented by Kendra Fraka, MSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Behavior Specialist at CHC.

    Wed, April 22|6:30-8:00pm. Register for Webinar Now

Click on the links to find local and current resources:

Resources in Contra Costa County to Provide Aid During COVID - 19 Please check out the Family Resource Centers Network of California: COVID-19 Resource List # 5 from April 14th.    COVID-19 Resource List # 5   ~Shared by Dorothy Weisenberger, CAC Chairperson