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Last night at Swope Middle School, our CEO, Kim Young, presented one of many initiatives aimed at combatting the growing chronic absenteeism crisis in our Washoe County schools. The Children's Cabinet, along with several other dedicated partners, is committed to addressing this challenge with cooperative solutions to ensure our children receive the best education our district has to offer. Initiative #1 - Dedicate at least one Site Coordinator or Prevention Specialist at every school. Initiative #2 - Expand Family Resource Centers AND provide access to basic needs for families. Initiative #3 - Develop Innovative approaches to transportation. Initiative #4 - Expand before and after school child care. Initiative #5 - Engage families through positive relationships and mutual trust. Build family capacity with attendance. Build awareness of the availability of community resources to support families. Initiative #6 - Launch a community awareness campaign on rising absenteeism and the long-term impacts on the community. Initiative #7 - Ensure that every student has a teacher. "We can't afford to not do something. Let's solve this problem together." - Mike Kazmierski, Executive Director of Strengthen our Community

Deryk Engelland is a part of the VGK Foundation and gives back as much as he can after retiring from the team. He finds that community is essential and wants to help wherever is needed. He's teamed up with other alumni to give back - learn more on his episode of Takeaways on YouTube! #DerykEngelland #VegasGoldenKnights #GivingBack #LasVegasCommunity #VGK

Success isn’t just about finishing first—it’s about finishing the race, no matter the pace. As advocates for children with special needs, we know every effort is a victory worth celebrating. 🌟 Let’s build a world where effort and persistence are valued just as much as outcomes. How do you celebrate and encourage perseverance in your classroom or at home? If you need help advocating for your child’s needs at school, reach out—I’m here to help. 🤝 #SpecialEducationAdvocate #CelebrateEffort #SpecialEducationNavigation #FirstandLast #IEPAdvocate

www.ChildersLeveling.com Did You Know? A door that suddenly doesn’t fit its frame could be a sign of foundation movement. Many people think it's just a minor inconvenience, but it could be your home telling you something is off. At Childers Brothers, we take these signs seriously and offer comprehensive solutions to get your home back in shape! #FoundationSigns #DidYouKnow #TexasPanhandle #ChildersBrothers

Why are we still allowing preventable tragedies when NARCAN® could be in the hands of every teacher, coach, and parent? Accidental poisonings are the leading cause of unexpected harm among teens and young adults in the U.S. The solution? Widespread access to NARCAN® Nasal Spray in schools, dorms, and public spaces. Most Americans agree it’s time to act and provide lifesaving tools where they're needed most. Let's make protection a priority for our youth today. Share this post to help spread awareness ------ #NARCAN #PreventAccidentalPoisonings #ProtectOurYouth #LifesavingTools #CommunityCare

www.ChildersLeveling.com Did You Know? A door that suddenly doesn’t fit its frame could be a sign of foundation movement. Many people think it's just a minor inconvenience, but it could be your home telling you something is off. At Childers Brothers, we take these signs seriously and offer comprehensive solutions to get your home back in shape! #FoundationSigns #DidYouKnow #TexasPanhandle #ChildersBrothers

As parents, nothing is more important than the safety of our children. But do we really know if their school is providing the secure environment they deserve? Every child should feel safe, nurtured, and protected in their learning space. Let’s come together to ensure that our children have the safe spaces they need to grow and thrive. We can start raising awareness by joining the #safespacesforschoolchildren movement online, advocating for better infrastructure, and supporting initiatives that prioritize the safety and well-being of our kids. Together, we can create a future where every child learns without fear. #SafeSpacesForSchoolChildren #SafeSpacesByTIOF #ProtectSchoolChildren #ProtectSchoolChildrenWithTIOF #EmpowerWomenandYouth

Family resource centers are the most effective way to reduce almost every childhood risk factor. Really! Research based. If you’re interested in how to improve outcomes for kids, read the study below and find out where your local FRC is.

A pitch to pitch in this #NationalFosterCareMonth! Children that happen to have contact with the foster care system are a) #children and b) children equally deserving of care and support in a #family unit. Some need temporary support, others need more, but each of them in their own way contribute to the champions that partner with them. And there is something everyone can do to pitch in to the solution. In the abundance of our existence, it is a travesty that the brilliance of some children is dimmed through no fault of their own. Worst, the internalization of this neglect sometimes leads to cerebral and mental health degeneration that compounds over time. Ways to help one or more foster care children - 1. There are about 3.5 million households in LA County. About 30,000 children, plus or minus, in foster care, a fraction of them in search of adoption. Of the 3.5 million households, if you are a household that can provide a loving environment, consider learning more about adoption with an organization like Hillsides. 2. Adopting isn't the only way to help. Consider learning more about being a resource family for a foster care child that needs a temporary accommodation. 3. You can help in other ways, too. You can be part of all those success stories you see and hear about in the news! Can your work team or school sponsor a drive to gather new toiletries or coats or duffel bags that will go to an organization supporting foster care youth? Can your family or friend group commit to gathering $100 worth of pre-teen or teen related fun items (like board games, journals, gift cards) to offer a sense of normalcy during the holidays? Can you donate your hard-earned money to an organization like Hillsides toward the eventual success story of one of these children? Giving is one of the most fulfilling acts. However it is you have thought about pitching in, if you haven't or haven't in a while - I encourage you to get involved today! Learn more at hillsides.org/get-involved

The OM Summit is happening TODAY! 🙌📸 If you are not attending, let’s see you in action! Tag us in your photos (@outdoormindset) and share your time outside from the weekend. #OutdoorMindset #Epilepsy #TramaticBrainInjury #Stroke #MultipleSclerosis #BrainTumor #Parkinsons #OutdoorRecreation #Nature #GetOutside #Community #CommunityBuilding #PatientAdvocacy