What is KidsFirst?

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What is KidsFirst?

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Abuse exists in Sacramento-Sierra Region Abuse is 100% Preventable Abuse Impacts Generations to Follow Prevention Saves $100M+ Annually ____ ____ ______ ___ __

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Our Mission: End Child Abuse KidsFirst Family Success Stories Our numbers are increasing; that’s a good thing! __ ___ ____ __ __

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“Via partnership with KidsFirst and other community providers, Placer County’s CPS Services have significantly increased the capacity of families and parents to act independently and appropriately in keeping their children safe and well cared for.” ~Richard S. Knecht, M.S. Director, Children’s System of Care Placer County Health and Human Services __ ___ ____ __ __

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From a KidsFirst Family Advocate… “out of control” “parent training and coaching” “improved parenting skills” “gangs and arrested” “drugs and alcohol” “hurt or incarcerated” “helpless and hopeless” “taking a knife to school” “family conflict resolution” “youth diversion class” “health screenings” “individual and family counseling” “working together” “healthy relationships” “recovery” “positive changes” “grateful for the support of KidsFirst” “lacked the parenting skills” ________ ___ ___ ________

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C-A-P-C CAP-C Child Abuse Prevention Council Placer KidsFirst Comprehensive Communications & Marketing Plan __ ___ ____ __ __

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From a Therapist... “temper tantrums” “24 weeks later” “beyond any hopes or expectations” “Child Protective Services” “out of control” “defiant” “enthusiastic” “I’m here for my special play time” “confident... bonded... “I love my son” “tools, patience and practice” “reached her breaking point” competent” “hear his tantrums” ________ ___ ___ ________

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From a Mother... “over a year” “health insurance” “gifts for our children” “three daughters” “supported” “taken the steps” “support with raising our girls” “physically... economic... “invited to many family activities” “thank you” “thank the KidsFirst Roseville Family Resource Center” “discontrol with character and discipline” and emotional” ________ ___ ___ ________

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Core Services* Provided to Kids and Families 12,609!!! 4,427 4,450 5,714 2006 2007 2008 Core services are tabulated on a fiscal year basis (July 1-June 30) and represent the following services: Information and Referral, HomeFirst, Differential Response, Shaken Baby Syndrome Education, Kinship Programs, Health Insurance Enrollment, Case Management. 2009 __ ___ ____ __ __

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“violent” From a Mother... “He helps me” “made new friends” “I went to KidsFirst” “change” “noticed a difference” “good time at family events” “community” “I do whatever I can to help” “helped me a lot” “they can find help at KidsFirst” “drink a lot” “things have really improved at home” “I’m prepared to act” ________ ___ ___ ________

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2004- Launched “Coneccion a Su Salud” 2005- Youth Development Program for at-risk teens 2007- Shaken Baby Syndrome Prevention Program Launched in Placer County 2007- Health Insurance Enrollment ___ ____ ________ __ _________ ___ ___ _______

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$1 Invested= $4 Saved KidsFirst will become the sought-after respected voice on child abuse in our region. Go to: www.kidsfirstnow.org to find out more! __ ___ ____ __ __