April 2022
Family Resources Newsletter
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April is National
Autism Awareness & Acceptance Month
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Director's Story
Ardena Bartlett, MPA is the founder, director & member of Parenting Black Children an initiative funded by the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Service Access and Equity grant.
She is a proud parent of what she says is a Beautiful Black Boy, who is on the Autism Spectrum and served well by the Regional Center. With this said she is well aware of the need of raising a child with developmental differences. Through her struggle of gaining equitable access to receive services from the community and education, for her son, she realized that other parents and caregivers were experiencing the same challenges. She, out of her struggle, challenges, and passion to serve started the initiative Parenting Black Children to help address the inequitable access to services and programs. PBC's mission is to address the disparities in the Black/African American community as it relates to Regional Center services. Regional Centers are unique agencies only available in California to residents who have developmental disabilities. She along with other Black/African American families are on a mission to Decrease Disparities and Increase ACCESS to programs and services that have been often denied and delayed for Black children and individuals. Please support the efforts of PBC and other nonprofits with the mission to address disparities in the Black/African American community.
Parenting Black Children
Decrease Disparity Increase Access
CONNECT SUPPORT EDUCATE 2 EMPOWER
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Congratulations
Judge Kentaji Brown Jackson
The Senate confirmed Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court on Thursday, making her the first Black woman to be elevated to the pinnacle of the judicial branch.
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National Autism Awareness Month raises awareness for autism and Asperger’s syndrome during April. Autism is a complex brain disorder that often inhibits a person’s ability to communicate, respond to surroundings, and form relationships with others.
According to WHO, about one in 270 people in the world has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). ASD is a group of developmental disabilities that causes challenges in many areas of one’s life. Some of the profoundly affected areas include social, communication, and behavior. Children with ASD are usually nonverbal or they have restricted or repetitive behaviors. ASD also affects people of all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
The month-long observance takes place during World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD), celebrated each year on April 2nd. WAAD was adopted by the United Nations in 2007 to shine a bright light on autism as a growing global health crisis. WAAD activities increase world knowledge of autism and impart information about the importance of early diagnosis and early intervention. Additionally, WAAD celebrates the unique talents and skills of persons with autism around the world.
HOW TO OBSERVE #AUTISMAWARENESSMONTH
- Host an event supporting autism awareness.
- Attend an event and show your support for someone you know.
- Share your story and make your voice heard.
- While the MONTH also celebrates the stories and lives of those with autism, it’s also important to remember that autism is a lifelong condition with varying degrees of severity. It’s important to continue to support research for treatment and therapies that will improve the lives of those with autism.
- Speak out about autism to help eliminate the stigma associated with it.
- Use #AutismAwarenessMonth to share on social media.
- https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-autism-month-april/
NATIONAL AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH HISTORY
National Autism Awareness Month began in 1972 as National Autistic Children’s Week. The Autism Society founded the event to increase awareness, advocate awareness, and spark change in schools, communities, medical facilities, and businesses.
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Autism Support Agencies and Groups
Click the following logos to visit their websites
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If you are a parent or caregiver with questions about client services, please contact:
San Gabriel/ Pomona Regional Center
Executive Office
Sal Gonzalez
Director, Compliance and Outreach
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Social Recreational Resource Development Survey for Individuals/Families
We are truly excited that social recreation services can now be funded by the regional center for individuals served over the age of three. Connecting with you to discover your needs is important to us. With this goal guiding us, we have developed an electronic social recreation services survey that we invite you to complete. The survey should not take more than 5 minutes to complete.
Instructions
Click on the survey link which will take you to the survey on your Internet browser. To select a language other than English, click on the drop-down menu found in the upper right area of the survey as seen in the example below. Simply click on your preferred language to begin the survey. The survey should take approximately 5 minutes to complete. Once submitted, you will receive a receipt acknowledging your survey answers were recorded.
Should you need any assistance; access to the Internet, access to a computer, physical support, or any other type of help, please contact Parent’s Place at (626) 919-1091 or at empower@parentsplacefrc.com. Parent’s Place is the family resource center for the San Gabriel/Pomona Regional Center.
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If you are a parent or caregiver with questions about client services, please contact:
Inland Regional Center
Community Engagement Department:
Lilliana Garnica
Cultural Specialist
909-890- 4781
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April 25th
Meeting ID: 885 8210 1592, Passcode: 591332
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San Gabriel African American Infant and Maternal Mortality (AAIMM) Initiative |
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SGV AAIMM CAT Black Maternal Health Week Event
April 14 5:30pm-7pm
The SGV AAIMM CAT is partnering with Pasadena Public Health Department to host a Black Maternal Health Week/ Resource Fair event on April 14th from 4-7pm at Jackie Robinson Park. This event will feature free food and free diapers on a first come, first serve basis. This event will also feature a belly dancing class, then our CAT Meeting afterwards.
*NOTE: This event will also be combined with our April CAT Meeting. We will no longer be having a CAT Meeting on April 28th* If you previously registered for the April CAT there is no need to register again. The link is the same.
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Your Money Values & Influence Workshop
April 6 5:30pm- 6:30 pm
From Adriana Chung of Blue Shield Promise Health Plan:
As you may know, April is Financial Literacy Month. Blue Shield Promise Health Plan and the L.A. Care Community Resource Center in El Monte have partnered with the San Gabriel Valley Health Neighborhood: Community Engagement Workgroup to provide English and Spanish sessions to community members in delivering this event. This event is designed for community members to discuss their Money Values and Influence with experts. The event is held on April 6, 2022, from 5:30 to 6:30 pm in English, and on April 13, 2022, from 5:30 to 6:30 pm in Spanish. Registration links are below and in the attached flyers.
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Free Pet Care Clinic
April 9th 8am-12pm
There will be a Free Pet Care Clinic Saturday for pets of people experiencing, or at risk of homelessness. The event will take place at the Hope for Home parking lot. Please see the attached flyers for more information.
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Groceries, COVID-19 Vaccine & Rapid Testing Giveaway
April 13th 1pm - 4pm
From Cecilia Duran of the Community Resource Center
L.A. Care and Blue Shield Promise Community Resource Center in El Monte has partnered with God’s Pantry to host a walk up food distribution. We welcome the community to walk up and pick up a bag of assorted groceries, fruits and vegetables at no cost. We have also partnered up with CORE & Herald Christian Health Center to host a walk up COVID-19 vaccination clinic and a take-home rapid test kit giveaway. Visitors do not have to get vaccinated to receive the food*
The Community Resource Center, El Monte
3570 Santa Anita Ave, El Monte, CA 91731
(213) 428-1495
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Black Maternal Mental Health Support Group
April 28th, 2022
The San Gabriel Valley African American Infant and Maternal Mortality Community Action Team (SGV AAIMM) is launching a monthly support group for new and expecting black moms in the San Gabriel Valley:
• Facilitated by licensed mental health therapists
• Intake evaluation
• Warm handoff for mental health and social service referrals as needed
• Assistance with coping, life transitions, self-care, and building a village of support
• Tips and advice on infant health, development, breastfeeding, and care
• Option to attend in-person or virtually
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National Housing Fair Month |
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National Fair Housing Month in April increases efforts to end housing discrimination and raises awareness of fair housing rights. The month also remembers the assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in 1968 and his contributions to the Civil Rights Movement. The Fair Housing Act also celebrates its anniversary in April. In 2018, the Fair Housing Act celebrated its 50th anniversary. Designed to protect Americans from discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of housing based on color, race, national origin, and religion, the act later extended to sex, disability, and family status.During the entire month, organizations and local, state, and federal agencies host events across the country celebrating the anniversary and raising awareness about the Fair Housing Act.
HOW TO OBSERVE
#NationalFairHousingMonth
- Support an end to housing discrimination.
- Learn about the types of housing support by the Fair Housing Act.
- Join an event hosted near you or online.
- File a complaint if you experience housing discrimination.
- Everyone deserves to live in a safe, comfortable home.
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Learn more by visiting www.hud.gov.
- use #NationalFairHousingMonth to share on social media.
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Find some great fair housing resources here.
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Additional Fair Housing Resources in English, Spanish and Korean from the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH)
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Mental Health Advocacy Services provides beneficial resources and information here
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the campaign includes efforts to end housing discrimination and raise awareness of fair housing rights in communities across the country.
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New Black Cultural Events weekly
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