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April 2024

Child Abuse Prevention Month

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, serves as a a time dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of protecting children from abuse and neglect because every child deserves a safe and nurturing environment, free from harm and violence.

Since 1992, Los Angeles county Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and SPIRITT have partnered together to promote child safety and wellbeing to strengthen families by providing the tools and support families need to make home a safe place.

Current DCFS programs at SPIRITT include:

Prevention & Aftercare: Strength-based, family centered, community oriented resources and other supportive services
Partnerships for Families: Short-term, in-home services for pregnant women and families with children ages 0-5.
Relative Support Services: Kinship support services with a long-term goal to increase the rate of permanent in-home placement for children.
Family Preservation: In-home, family-based program that provides services, resources and support to families with an open DCFS case.

To learn more about SPIRITT programs, please call us toll-free at (855) 714-8800 or visit us at www.spiritt.org

“Every child in America deserves to grow up safe, supported, and surrounded by love. This month, we remember that we all play a part in making that real.”

-President Biden

Denim Day April 24th

Denim Day is an annual campaign during Sexual Assault Awareness Month, originating in Italy in the 1990's after a rape conviction was overturned because the justices believed that the victim gave consent by wearing tight jeans, as she must have or would've needed to help the perpetrator remove them. The following day, women in the Italian parliament wore jeans to show solidarity with the victim. Denim Day has since grown into a global movement to raise awareness about the misconceptions and myths surrounding sexual assault.

Join the global movement and wear jeans with a purpose on April 24th - don't forget to tag SPIRITT Family Services on Facebook and Instagram (@spirittfamilyservices).

Upcoming Community Events & Programs

Be Kind to Your Mind: SPIRITT's

Online Crowdfunding Campaign

Save The Date! SPIRITT Family Services is excited to announce our upcoming "Be Kind to Your Mind" online crowdfunding campaign in May (Mental Health Awareness Month).

Funds raised will go towards our vital mental and emotional health programs, while raising awareness and reducing the stigma surrounding mental health. Join us all month long as we come together online to make a difference. together, we an heal trauma one donation at a time.

Stay tuned for more information on sponsorship, ambassador, and donation opportunities available.

For more information, please contact Brenda Olivas at (562)783-9160 or brendao@spiritt.org.

Dia Del Niño (Children's Day) Celebration (04/27)

South El Monte Family Center

Join SPIRITT for this free community event as we celebrate Dia Del Nino (Children's Day) at our South El Monte Family Center.

Unase a SPIRITT para este evento comunitario gratuito mientras celebramos el Dia Del Nino en nuestro Centro Familiar de South El Monte.

Date/Fecha: April 27, 2024

Time/Horario: 10;30am-1:30pm

Place/Ubicacion: South el Monte Family Center (2000 Tyler Ave. South El Monte Ca 91733.

Dia Del Nino (Children's Day) Celebration (04/27)

Bell Gardens Veteran Park

In collaboration with Arts Bell Gardens, SPIRITT will be hosting a free Dia del Niño, community event at Veterans Park.

En colaboracion con Arts Bell Gardens, SPIRITT organizara un evento comunitario gratuito del Dia del Nino en Veterans Park.

Date/Fecha: April 27, 2024

Time/Horario: 11;00am-1:30pm

Place/Ubicacion: Veterans Park (6662 Loveland St. Bell Gardens 90201)

For more info / Para Mas Informacion: (323) 407-8011.

Dance Therapy (Beginning 04/07)

Join SPIRITT for this free dance therapy class at our Whittier Family Center.

Unase a SPIRITT para estas clases gratuitas de bailoterapia en nuestro Whittier Family Center.

Date/Fecha: April 09, 2024

Time/Horario: 9:00am-10:00am

Place/Ubicacion: Whittier Family Center (8000 Painter Ave, Whittier CA. 90602)

Ayurveda Services / Servicios de Ayurveda

In patnership with scu of health Sciences, SPIRITT will offer free ayurveda at our Whittier Family Center. Services include: screenings and Consultations for pain management, digestive issues, nutritional education and more!

En asociacion con SCU of Health Sciences, SPIRITT ofrecera ayurveda gratis en nuestro Whittier Family Center. Los servicios incluyen examenes y consultas para el manejo del dolor, problemas digestivos, educacion nutricional y mas!

Date/Fecha: April 8, 2024

Time/Horario: 8:00am-12:00pm

Location /Ubicaccion: Whittier Family Center, 8000 Painter Ave. Whittier CA 90602

Make an appointment Today / Haga Una Cita Hoy: 562-903-7000

Self Defense Workshops for Adults (Fridays)

Join SPIRITT for free adult self-defense worships at our Whittier Family Center.

Unase a SPIRITT para recibir talleres gratuitos de autodefensa para adultos en nuestro Whittier Family Center.

Date/Time: Fridays starting April 5, 2024

Time/ Horario: 10:00am-11:30am

Location/Ubicaccion: 8000 Painter Ave, Whitter, CA 90602

LGBTQ+ Presentation by Somos LEA (04/17)

Join SPIRITT for a free informative workshop on LGBTQ+ (presented by Somos LEA) at our Whittier Family Center.

Unase a SPIRITT para un taller informativo gratuito sobre LGBTQ+ (Presentado por Somos LEA) en nuestro Whittier Family center.

Date/Fecha: Wednesday April 17, 2024

Time/ Horario: 10:00am-11:30am

Location/ Ubicaccion: Whittier Family Center, (8000 Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 9062)

Fatherhood Support Groups (Ongoing)

Calling all father Figures! Join SPIRITT's Fatherhood support group and cultivate healthy parenting relationships, strengthen bonds with your children, and engage in resource sharing with fellow fathers. Support groups are held via Zoom, at our South El Monte Family Center, and Bell Gardens Family Center.

Llamando a todos los papas! Unase al grupo de apoyo a la paternidad de SPIRITT y cultive relaciones de crianza saludables, fortalezca los vinculos con sus hijos y participe en el intercambio de recursos con otros padres. Los grupos de apoyo se llevan a cabo a traves de zoom, en nuestro Centro Familiar de South El Monte y en el Centro de Bell Gardens.

Zoom(English only/Solo Ingles)

Date: Thursdays

Time: 6:30pm-8:00pm

South El Monte Family Center

Date: Fridays / Viernes

Time/Horario: 6:30pm-8:00pm

Place/Ubicaccion: 2000 Tyler Ave, South El Monte CA 91733

Bell Gardens Family Center

Date: Thursday / Jueves

Time/Horario: 6:00pm-7:30pm

Place/Ubicaccion: Hybrid / Hibrido (7208 Gaarfield Ave, Bell Gardens, CA. 90201 )

Make A Positive Impact!

As our community's needs evolve, SPIRITT remains committed to providing quality mental and emotional health programs to children and their families. Your gift helps make it possible.

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