Parenting Black Children
a program of Access Nonprofit Center


Hello Beautiful Parents & Caregivers

It's Ardena Bartlett, Founder, Director and Member of
Parenting Black Children
a Equity Partner
of San Gabriel/Pomona Regional Center &
Inland Regional Center
Our Mission is to
CONNECT SUPPORT EDUCATE 2 EMPOWER 
parents/caregivers of African Americans persons with developmental disabilities or differences 

Stay Connected
Follow us on Social Media
Facebook & Instagram Username: parenting_black_children
Twitter Username: @for_pbc (PBC for Social Justice)
https://twitter.com/for_pbc
Please Use or Share Resource Fliers below to help your Family & Friends Thrive
VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON OUR ORGANIZATION
San Gabriel/Pomona Regional Center Resources
COMMUNITY MEETING OPEN TO ALL EVERY TUESDAY AT 10:00AM
Follow this link to join the meeting:
SAN GABRIEL/POMONA REGIONAL CENTER
PARENT MENTOR INITIATIVE
For more information,
please contact Xochitl Gonzalez at (909)868-7738
SAN GABRIEL/POMONA REGIONAL CENTER
IS OFFERING FREE TESTING
TO THEIR CLIENTS, THEIR FAMILIES, VENDORS & SG/PRC STAFF
Testing Available Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
To Register:
For questions, email covidtesting@sgprc.org
Did you know the Regional Centers offer $500 a year for a parent/caregiver to attend a conference if the conference is related to the client's disability?

For more information, contact the Regional Center or visit:
Follow this link to register to receive email updates from The San Gabriel/ Pomona Regional Center!
Inland Regional Center Resources
FOR FAMILIES FOUND ELIGIBLE FOR REGIONAL CENTER SERVICES:

IRC welcomes one and all to come to the training to learn more about Inland Regional Center. During the training, families will hear a brief history of the regional center system and an overview of how case managers provide services to individuals with developmental disabilities.

If you would like to attend or have questions, please contact Sarah Hartsell by telephone at 909-890-4784 or email to shartsell@inlandrc.org.
New Parent Orientation will be provided via teleservice. The trainings will be held from 5:00 pm-7:00pm. You will need to access the training using the Microsoft Teams App on a computer, smart phone, or simply by calling in. If you do NOT wish to download the Teams App or watch via your computer feel free to call +1 951-394-3547

Upcoming IRC Parent Orientation:

October 25th, 2021- CLICK the link to join the training. Meeting | Microsoft Teams
If you are calling in the Conference ID# is: 335 148 170
Serving the San Gabriel and Pomona valleys, Parents' Place is committed to supporting and enhancing family focused services in a parent driven atmosphere for families who have children with special needs, 0-22 years of age. 

Parent' Place invites you to take part in their FREE ongoing events
(current event calendar below).
You may also visit http://www.parentsplacefrc.com/
Covid-19 Resources
CA COVID-19 Rent Relief will help income-eligible households pay rent and utilities, both for past due and future payments. The federal Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 provides funding to support the program and tenant (renter) protection laws signed by Governor Newsom.
For more information or to apply, visit their website www.housingiskey.com
 To find a Local Partner Network organization near you, or for eligibility and application help, call
CA COVID-19 Rent Relief Call Center: 833-430-2122
Do you think your symptoms are COVID-19 related?
If you don’t have a regular doctor or are uninsured,
call the MediNurse advice line at (877) 409-9052 for free advice.
From Assemblyman, Freddie Rodriguez:
Link to valuable resources available in the City of Pomona that may be of assistance to you,
your family, or a neighbor during Covid.
FREE FOOD RESOURCES
FREE GRAB-AND-GO MEALS FOR CHILDREN 18 & UNDER
Various locations in Pomona & Diamond Bar
Sowing Seeds For Life Drive-Thru Food Pantry
is located at Charisma Life Church, 305 E Arrow Hwy, Pomona, CA 91767
Hours of Operation: 8 am – 12 noon
*WHILE SUPPLIES LAST*
*ALL CLIENTS MUST STAY IN CAR*

See calendar below for future dates
FREE food from Kenny Austin Foundation
Wednesdays in Pomona
For information, visit their website www.kennedyaustinfoundation.org or call (909)620-0912
FREE Healthy Food in L.A. for your family.

Upcoming Community Events
Join the movement to elevate the wellness of African American Moms & Babies
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY AFRICAN AMERICAN INFANT & MATERNAL MORTALITY
Hosts great events throughout the year, some FREE
View & register for events at:
Community Resources
Rooted in caring since 1926, Foothill Family is committed to improving
infant, child, youth, and family development in the Greater Los Angeles region.
Programs include mental health care; early childhood development and parent education; school-based services; and youth and family services including prevention and treatment of child abuse, domestic violence, and elder abuse, as well as services for pregnant and parenting teens.
For more information: Call (626) 993-3000 Website https://www.foothillfamily.org/
Care Parent Network offers a variety of resources for your family.
The goal of Healed Women Heal is to create a solid group in the community to come together to be a voice for the silent crime of domestic violence and teen dating violence and bring awareness to the community.

VIsit their website www.healedwomenheal.org
Service Center For Independent Life
Service Center for Independent Life provides free services for families. They help with SSI, IHSS, Cal Fresh applications for our individuals. They have cooking classes and much much more. Please vist their website to access their resources. 
The Center for Health Care Rights is a non-profit organization
that offers counseling, education, and legal services
to Los Angeles County residents.
Visit the website healthcarerights.org
SELPA (Special Education Local Plan Area) offers programs and services to students with disabilities, publications, training and technical assistance opportunities, and recruitment resources and materials.
Educational
Official Notification: AB 104 Retention, Grading, and Graduation Policies for K-12 Schools
is a new campaign to provide Black communities with credible information
about the COVID-19 vaccines
co-developed by KFF (Kaiser Family Foundation) 
For more information, visit https://www.greaterthancovid.org
Elizabeth Morgan, EdM, Ph.D. is the Program Coordinator at
Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (CEDD)
UC Davis MIND Institute
and she shares with you these useful videos below:
  • Module 1: Understanding and Accepting the Diagnosis
  • Module 2: Understanding how to Access Evidence Based Services
  • Module 3: The Role of the Regional Center and Creating Strong Family-Provider Partnerships
  • Module 4: Overcoming Stigma and Creating Community Module
Black Mental Health Task Force - The Therapeutic Play Foundation, is dedicated to the wellness of our surrounding community, particularly those of African ancestry, and to changing the stigma around Black mental health. Established by Black mental health professionals and allies who care about Black lives. The Black Mental Health: Changing the Narrative documentary film will be an aide for outreach opportunities in the community. It will be screened on an awareness tour with middle schools, high schools and colleges to spread healthy Mental Health awareness. A discussion panel will follow each screening of the film to allow ventilation, processing and healing opportunities.
To be heard is the starting point to the healing process.
For more information, visit http://blackmentalhealth.net/theforce/
NAACP's website offers valuable information
about African American empowerment.
Visit their website at https://naacp.org/
Black Cultural Events to enjoy year-round.
Black history & culture at your fingertips!
 is Parent Training and Information Center funded by the US Department of Education.
They are offering trainings for parents of children with disabilities
regarding the IEP, transitioning to adulthood, and more.
Learn about the trainings http://ow.ly/ViFt50DH57A