May 2023 Newsletter

Welcome to the Team Cassie Nagel! We are excited to introduce the new Executive Director of River City Family Connections & River City Domestic Violence Center! Welcome Cassie!

Protection From the Sun

As the weather begins to warm up it is important to remember to protect children's skin, as well as yours, from too much UV light. Here are some ways to help protect your skin while still being able to have fun in the sun! Shade Stay under an umbrella, tree, or some other form of shelter. Sunscreen or protective clothing can be helpful too, even in the shade. Clothing When it is possible, try to wear long-sleeved shirts, long pants, & skirts. With the warmer weather, try wearing t-shirts or beach cover-ups to protect your skin without getting overly warm. Hat Wear a hat that has a brim to shade your face, ears, & back of neck. Fabric that is tightly woven is more effective than something like straw, which may have holes light can shine through. Sunglasses Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from UV rays & to reduce the risk of cataracts. Sunglasses that block UVA & UVB rays offer the best protection for your eyes. Sunscreen Put on sunscreen that blocks out both UVA & UVB rays. The sunscreen should also have an SPF of 15 or higher. Apply a thick layer to all exposed skin & ask for help with any hard-to-reach places.

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Five Supervised Visitation Tips

Mother's Day Cactus

Supplies: Construction Paper Scissors Tape or Glue Pen, Marker, or Pencil

Optional: Flower Stickers

Directions: 1) Trace your hand & cut it out. 2) Draw little lines all over the paper to represent the cactus spikes. If you have flower stickers, add them too. (You could also draw little flowers.) 3) Draw a little pot to add your cactus to. It can be any size, any shape, any color you want! 4) Write a message to your mom, grandmother, or whatever guardian you would like to gift it to.  5) Deliver your cactus to your loved one! ♡

Volunteer of the Month

In April, Heidi Hassing was announced Volunteer of the Month by United Way. Way to go Heidi! Thank you for all you do!

Denim Day

On April 26th, 2023 River City Family Connections, River City Domestic Violence Center, & Ability Building Services wore denim in support for survivors.

Supervised Visitation Awareness Month 2023

May is Supervised Visitation Awareness Month. Check out our social media pages to learn more about Supervised Visitation Awareness Month.

Walk a Mile & Family Fun Day 2023

On July 22nd, 2023, we will be having our annual Walk a Mile & Family Fun Day event. More information to come. Keep up to date with this event by following River City Family Connections & River City Domestic Violence Center on social media.

2023 Common Sense Parenting Class Schedule

To the right is the Common Sense Parenting class schedule for 2023. There you will find the dates and times of the sessions, how to register, and where classes take place. This is a great opportunity for ALL parents. Common Sense Parenting classes help parents: Build strong, healthy relationships Correct and change problem behavior ​Minimize problems that disrupt family life Raise responsible, caring children Communicate effectively Avoid power struggles Control your emotions Balance discipline with affection Praise a child's good behavior

More Information Here!

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At River City Family Connections we strive to make visitation safe and enjoyable for parents and children. We have observed thousands of hours of visitation and compiled a list of the most commonly asked for items. These wish list items will be available for children and their parents to use during their visit time at River City Family Connections.   See our Donations Wish List on the right or check out website for any updates to the list! Visit our website

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