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Nevada County Cinderella Project Now Open

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Bright Futures for Youth’s Nevada County Cinderella Project Now Open in Sammie’s Nifty Thrift Shop

Bright Futures for Youth’s Nevada County Cinderella Project – an organization that provides free and low-cost formal clothes for proms and special events to high school and middle school students – is now open in Sammie’s Nifty Thrift Shop at 535 E. Main St. in Grass Valley. The thrift store is operated by Sammie’s Friends, which operates the Nevada County Animal Shelter.

The move allows the Cinderella Project to expand hours – and the number of clothes available.

The Cinderella Project ensures that cost is not an issue for high school and middle school students to attend proms and other formal events. The boutique also offers low-cost formal clothes for customers of any age.

The clothes are donated by community members and small-business owners. It helps Bright Futures for Youth, the customers who enjoy the clothes and encourages the reuse of items. Learn More

Nevada County Public Health – Becoming Us

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Becoming a new parent for the first time can be scary, but it doesn’t have to be!

On Feb. 22 and April 4, Nevada County Public Health is launching “Becoming Us” – a FREE four-session class to equip soon-to-be new parents with the knowledge they need to build a healthier relationship with their partner before the baby arrives.

“It’s not a birth plan, it’s a plan for after the baby comes. I think there are a lot of postpartum classes to prep mom individually. The unique thing about “Becoming Us” is that it addresses the relationship piece,” said Jessica Ferrer, Director of the county’s program known as Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health (MCHA).

After the class, couples will feel more connected and acquire the ability to negotiate differences and adjust expectations.

For more information or to sign up for “Becoming Us” contact Jessica Ferrer 530-265-1491 or Toni McCormick 775-721-1751.

Photo by PS I Love You Photography https://psiloveyouphoto.myportfolio.com/ of Samantha Vivo and her partner Kaleb Yager expecting their first child, a baby girl named Stevvi (pronounced Stevie).

February – Teen Dating Violence Awareness & Prevention Month

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Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month

What Is Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month?

February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month (TDVAM).  This is an issue that impacts everyone – not just teens – but their parents, teachers, friends and communities as well.  Together, we can raise the nation’s awareness about teen dating violence and promote safe, healthy relationships.

In his Teen Dating Violence Awareness & Prevention Month Proclamation President Obama called on all Americans “to stand against dating violence when we see it.”  At a time when an estimated 1 in 10 teens will experience dating violence we all must take this opportunity to amplify our efforts and shine a spotlight on this important issue.

What Is the Impact of Teen Dating Violence?

Nationwide, youth age 12 to 19 experience the highest rates of rape and sexual assault.  Studies show that approximately 10% of adolescents report being the victim of physical violence at the hands of an intimate partner during the previous year.  Girls are particularly vulnerable to experiencing violence in their relationships and are more likely to suffer long-term behavioral and health consequences, including suicide attempts, eating disorders, and drug use.

Adolescents in abusive relationships often carry these unhealthy patterns of violence into future relationships.  Indeed, children who are victimized or witness violence frequently bring this experience with them to the playground, the classroom, later into teen relationships and, ultimately, they can end up the victims and perpetrators of adult intimate partner violence.

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Fun Farm Field Day

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We’re having a Field Day!

With our partners at Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF) we are hosting an on-farm Field Day on Saturday, February 10th from 10 AM – 3 PM. Participants will learn from local legend Leo Chapman with support from Adam Nuber of Felix Gillet Institute.
Participants will get hands-on practice and experience at pruning fruit trees. Registration includes lunch and every participant will go home with a copy of “How to Prune Fruit Trees” by R. Sanford Martin. Apply for scholarships and sign up today at the link below.

Nevada County 2024 Fair Poster

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Nevada County 2024 Fair poster Artwork

Send us your artwork to be considered for the 2024 Nevada County Fair poster!
𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬
If your artwork is chosen, you will receive a fair package that includes free admission and other perks. You’ll also have the excitement of seeing hundreds of your poster art distributed throughout Northern California!
For your artwork to be considered, it must incorporate the slogan “Carnival Lights and Treat Street Delights” both in text and art.
Send your artwork submissions via email to: info@nevadacountyfair.com
All submissions must be received by February 10, 2024, to be considered.

CSN Meeting Registration for 2024

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CSN January 10th, 2024 Meeting

Happy New Year from CSN. We look forward to connecting and collaborating with our community partners in the 2024 year.

Please click here to register for the 2024 CSN meetings. A friendly reminder our first CSN meeting of the new year is this Wednesday, January 10, 2024 3:30pm – 5:00pm via Zoom.

We will kick off of the new year with a presentation from the Family Resource Center (FRC) and explore which topics YOU want to discuss for our 2024 meetings.

We hope to see you at the meeting.

Still Time to Sign Up for the Nevada County Parent/Guardian Advisory Council

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Parent/Guardian Advisory Council

Dear Nevada County Community Partners,

We’re reaching out with an opportunity for parents or guardians in our community to contribute their voice and expertise to provide valuable feedback to local decision makers.

Through our Comprehensive Prevention Plan – developed via the Families First Prevention Services Act process – we’ve highlighted the need to have more direct input from parents and guardians.

Our desire is to build a council of parents and guardians who meet regularly to discuss topics that are of most importance to those who know and love the children and youth in our community. Meetings will be held, in English and Spanish, via zoom at times and dates that are most convenient for the participants.

All participants will be compensated for their time and energy. Participants will also have the opportunity to participate in additional training or presentations related to child abuse prevention or topics related to those they’ve discussed (also compensated – $50/ meeting or training).

Our hope is that this group will be able to provide valuable feedback to decision makers, increase their own Advocacy skills, and support each other, with the help of the meeting facilitators.

The attached flyers below (in both English and Spanish) provides a little more detail and a QR code where participants can sign up and provide their meeting preferences. If unable to scan the QR Code, please click here to register. The kickoff meeting will be held in January 2024.

Please help us by sharing this flyer with parents or guardians who you feel would be a great fit for this opportunity. If you have any questions, please contact Alyssa Burke at csnncorg@gmail.com

Thank you for your ongoing support of Nevada County’s Parent Leaders.

Comprehensive Prevention Planning Team