2014 - Human Response Network
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2014 - Human Response Network
All Together Now A Newsletter for families, agencies, providers, and businesses in Trinity County. www.humanresponsenetwork.org 2014 Human Response Network is a private non-profit agency. Your donation helps support the community. Tips for Traveling with Kids ~ Pack a special backpack for each child, with crayons, books, toys, games, and stickers. ~ Pack lots of snacks, such as fresh fruit, crackers, juice packs, etc. Also pack: a small cooler, or insulated bag, for cold drinks; plastic cups; bandaids, a dishtowel; frisbee and ball for rest-stops; a small pillow; a blanket; an extra change of clothes; and baby-wipes. ~ To make the time fly by, sing songs, listen to a children's book on CD or their favorite songs, make up stories or rhymes, play I SPY or 20 Questions, look for different wildlife, count specific objects (cows, red trucks, etc.) as they pass by. Help us if you can: Volunteer - Donate - Support Every day without fail since 1980 the 24 HOUR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & SEXUAL ASSAULT CRISIS HOTLINE 57 -43 623 (530) 623-HELP has been there for you. It’s Your Community, It's Your Business! Learn about dating, domestic & sexual violence and how it impacts women, children, and men. Stumped for actives for the summer? Give a few of these a try! 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Paint rocks Blow bubbles Visit a fire station Play I SPY Make fresh lemonade Visit the Farmers Market Have a picnic Ride bikes Go to the park Play flash light tag Have a family movie night Pick blackberries Visit the animal shelter Turn up the music and dance!!! Visit the Library It’s Not Too Late! To register your 3 or 4 year old for preschool Lewiston Preschool starts August 19th Alps View Preschool (Weaverville) starts August 19th Call now! Human Response Network 623-2024 or 800-358-5251 Product Watch - Recalls to Look For • • • • • IKEA Kritter and Sniglar Junior Beds J. Crew Baby Coveralls Playtex pacifier holder clips Playtex Hip Hammock infant carriers Doodlebutt Jelly BeadZ, Jumbo BeadZ, and Magic Growing Fruity Fun Toys • WalMart My Sweet Love /My Sweet Baby Cuddle Care Baby Doll • Target Infantino Go Gaga Squeeze & Teethe Coco the Monkey • B-Agile, B-Agile Double, and BOB Motion strollers Go to: http://www.cpsc.gov for more information on recalled products FREE Lending Library Are you looking for books, videos, DVD's, family games, or toys? Come in and see what's new at the Human Response Network Lending Library. Cool Frozen Yogurt Coins Here's how to turn a kid-friendly snack into a frozen treat in a flash. 1. Spoon your favorite greek yogurt into a ziplock bag and snip off a corner. 2. Squeeze quarter-size dots of the yogurt onto a parchment-lined cookie sheet. 3. Add fresh whole or sliced berries to the top. 4. Freeze the coins until firm, about 30 minutes. Eat them immediately after serving (they melt quickly). Need Help With Child Care Costs? BUBBLES!!! Supplies: ½ cup dish soap, 2 cups water, 2 teaspoons sugar, 1 drop food coloring If your family income is at or below the amount listed we may be able to pay all or part of your child care costs. Family Size 2 Instructions: Mix soap, water, sugar, and 3 food coloring, then add to a shallow pan. Dip wand into solution and wave around or blow into. 4 5 Experiment with different homemade bubble 6 wands such as: cookie cutters, pipe cleaners bent into fun shapes, or mason jar lids. Get creative! Monthly $3,283 $3,518 $3,908 $4,534 $5,159 Yearly $42,216 $45,228 $50,256 $58,296 $66,336 Get To Know Human Response Network Human Response Network (HRN) is a private, non-profit agency that strives to serve all the communities and residents of Trinity County. Established in 1980 by women determined to provide needed resources to Trinity County families, HRN has grown to a large staff of professionals and volunteers, expanding its role to include a wide range of resources, as well as children, family, and victim services. HRN provides services at its offices in Weaverville and Hayfork, as well as throughout the county. HRN provides a variety of services to the community including: • Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Victim Services • Emergency Services including housing, food, transportation to medical appointments, as well as connecting clients with other agencies and resources to receive needed services • Assistance paying for child care costs and finding a child care provider • Pre-schools in Weaverville & Lewiston • Youth Centers in Weaverville & Hayfork • Youth leadership development programs • Nutrition education • Parent Education, including information on child development, discipline, budgeting, and more • Free and low-cost car seats and bicycle helmets • Tobacco Education Program Local Youth Educate the Community about the Dangers of Tobacco In partnership with the Human Response Network Tobacco Education Program, local youth groups Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT) and Trinity High School Friday Night Live (FNL) have conducted numerous activities this year to educate the community about the dangers of smoking and using chewing tobacco. FNL is facilitated in collaboration with Trinity County Behavioral Health Services and Trinity High School. FNL conducted awareness activities at Trinity High School, including one for Kick Butts Day, on March 19, 2014 highlighting the fact that 315 people would die from smoking related diseases just while they were in school that day. FNL members traveled to the State Capitol in Sacramento on March 24, 2014 to take part in Youth Quest 2014, a training, rally and press conference for youth. The youth met with Legislative Director Emily Rogers from Assemblyman Wesley Chesbro’s Trinity High School Friday Night Live office to discuss their concerns about how new tobacco products like e-cigarettes and flavored cigars are affecting youth tobacco use and what they have been doing in Trinity County to reduce tobacco use among their peers. FNL also hosted a World Café community meeting at Trinity High School. The meeting brought together community members and students to identify the causes of underage drinking, drug, and tobacco use in Trinity County and develop solutions to address the problems. Members of SWAT from Hayfork High School have conducted several educational activities in Hayfork. The youth organized and led games and activities to educate the community, their peers, and younger students at various community events, including the Trinity County Fair and the Halloween Carnival as well as Hayfork High School and Elementary School. Students Working Against Tobacco P.O. Box 2370/111 Mountain View Weaverville, CA 96093 (530) 623-2024/Fax 623-6343 e-mail: hrn@tcoek12.org Non Profit Org US Postage PAID Permit #1 Palo Cedro CA 96073 g r B o E . W ork E tw H T ene N s O on US resp ND man I F u .h w w w Positive Discipline Discipline helps children develop self-control and appropriate social behavior. It is one of a parent’s most important, yet most difficult tasks. Good parental discipline builds responsible children with positive self-esteem and values. There are many reasons children misbehave, such as low self-esteem, lack of positive role models, feeling neglected, reaction to family change, to seek attention, or boredom. Here are some tips to prevent misbehavior: • Check the Basics. Is your child hungry, tired, bored, or sick? Make sure your child’s basic needs are met. • Communicate Clear Expectations. Children need to know what behavior parents expect. Instructions should be as simple as possible. Tell your child why the behavior is important. • Change the Environment. The environment can be changed. Something can be taken away, added, or rearranged to avoid inappropriate behavior. For instance, if a two-year-old is pulling the leaves off your plants, the plants can be moved to a higher shelf. • Model Appropriate Behavior. Show your children how you want them to behave. Children learn from what they see. If they see appropriate behaviors, they will act appropriately. • Plan Transitions. Young children tend to have difficulty changing activities without warning. Preparing your child for transitions and involving him in the next activity may smooth this stress. • Offer a Choice between Two Alternatives. Give your child two options, both of which you would be ok with, for example,“Would you like to put your shoes on, or would you like me to help you put your shoes on?” • Reduce Boredom. Some children get into trouble when they are bored. Involving them in an interesting Thank You their energy. activity or conversation will redirect HUMAN RESPONSE NETWORK BOARD OF DIRECTORS President: Amy Armstrong (Served 7 yrs.) Vice President: Pat Frost (Served 9 yrs.) Secretary/Treasurer: Don Williams (Served 16 yrs.), Members: Julie Lacitignola (Served 1 1/2 yrs.), Candice Levengood (Served 13 yrs.), Susan Molyneux (Served 11 yrs.), and Eligio Velja (Served 6 months) HRN is led by a volunteer Board of Directors. The Board meets monthy and ensures the agency carries out its mission in an ethical, effective, and fiscally sound manner. HRN Employees Recognized for Dedicated Service Jessica Gardner presents Terri Hiett, Receptionist with her 10 year Employee Recognition. Sheri White, Lewiston Preschool Teacher receives her 15 year Employee Recognition. Kathy Johnson, Hayfork Youth Center Coordinator receives her 5 year Employee Recognition. Margie Lee presents Angel Morton, Program Coordinator II with her 10 year Employee Recognition. The mission of the Prevention Squad is to help create an educated community that works together to promote healthy relationships and prevent Teen Dating Violence and Sexual Assault. It’s cool to speak up for yourself and to stand up for others! Want to support the good work Human Response Network does? Shop at: www.Smile.Amazon.com Select Human Response Network as your charity of choice, then Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to our agency at no additional cost to you. Human Response Network By The Numbers May 1, 2013 - April 30, 2014 Program Food Assistance Fuel Assistance Utility Assistance Rent Assistance/ Eviction Prevention Dry Goods Assistance Homeless Sheltered Parent Education Provided Children's School Shoes Children's Winter Coats Weaverville Youth Center Attendance Hayfork Youth Center Attendance Children Enrolled in HRN Preschools Child Care Payment Assistance Domestic Violence Victims Assisted Sexual Assault Victims Assisted Calls to Crisis Line (623-HELP) Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Number Served 472 households 1,651 individuals 24 households 37 households 109 households 33 households 58 households 228 Trinity County children 66 Trinity County children 97 youth monthly average 35 youth monthly average 38 students 127 households 156 Trinity County residents 78 Trinity County residents 70 calls 281 tax returns filed There Is No Excuse For Domestic Violence! In violent relationships, there is a pattern of abuse and there will be red flags (warning signs). The abuser may: • • • • • • • Be very jealous Ignore or make fun of your needs Find fault with your friends & family Have a problem with drugs or alcohol Be cruel to pets or other animals Threaten homicide or suicide if you leave Act "bossy" • • • • • • Demand accounts of your time & where you go Control all of the money Have a violent temper Have a history of abuse with others Force sex by coercion Intimidation or use of force Human Response Network can help victims with: • • • • • Group and/or peer counseling Emergency shelter Emergency food/clothing Protective order application assistance Resources & referrals • • • • • Self help lending library 24-hour crisis line (623-HELP) Court & social services advocacy Community education 24-hour response to victims in the E.R.
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