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Our hearts go out to the families, children, and community members affected by the tragic school shooting at Feather River Adventist School in Oroville yesterday.

Events like this are hard for everyone, but they can be especially overwhelming for young children. Kids are still learning how to handle big emotions, and yesterday’s tragedy may feel scary and confusing for them.

Cloverleaf Family Counseling provides specialized help for young children and their families. They offer free therapy services, including Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP). This program is designed to support families in healing after stressful or traumatic events. To learn more about CPP, please visit https://first5butte.org/assets/resources/CPP.jpg. or visit their website at https://cloverleaffamilycounseling.com/

Even if your family wasn’t directly involved, it’s normal to feel unsettled or anxious after such a frightening event. There are resources available to help you and your family work through these emotions:
-The School Crisis Center – https://www.schoolcrisiscenter.org/
-The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) – https://nctsn.org/
-"Once I Was Very Very Scared" book on navigating scary feelings – https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0998412619/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1
-Your child’s school district – Contact them to learn about support services.
-First 5 Butte Website https://first5butte.org/caregivers/resources-for-caregivers

Together, we can support one another and help our community heal during this difficult time.

Having a disobedient child can be upsetting and frustrating! Would you like to learn some successful Positive Parenting techniques when handling a disobedient child? Then join us on October 25th from 12pm-2pm for our caregiving class on Dealing with Disobedience!

Class is open to families with children ages 0-12, registration is required, snacks and refreshments will be provided, child watch available for children and a prize for all who attend!

For more information and to see our calendar of events, check out our website at https://first5butte.org/family-center/lakeside/calendar

First 5 Family Centers at funded by First 5 Butte County, the Butte Strong Fund, and North Valley Community Foundation.

First 5 Family Center at Lakeside services are provided by Northern Valley Catholic Social Service Inc. (NVCSS).

Come join us on Saturday, May 4th Preschool as Cloverleaf Family Counseling and TUESD-TLC are collaborating to host the Second Annual Spring Family Fun Carnival🌸🎡🎈This is a FREE family-friendly event. We will have free food, local resources, raffles, prizes, games, and DJ!

Date: Saturday, May 4, 2024
Time: 10 AM - 2PM
Location: TLC Preschool, 2060 6th St, Oroville, CA 95965.

Yesterday we mentioned ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences), but today let's talk more about PCEs (Positive Childhood Experiences)! Positive Childhood Experiences work to combat or act as a buffer against ACEs. Even one PCE can positively impact a child's life and well-being in a significant way!

To learn more about PCEs visit the Prevent Child Abuse Arizona or Prevent Child Abuse America websites!
https://numberstory.org/the-science-of-aces-2/