Supporting Children and their families
A Connected Child is a Protected Child
AGENCY SPOTLIGHT: UCSF BENIOFF CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
For the month of February, we are highlighting UCSF’s Center for Child Protection and their Parenting After Trauma Group. This is a FREE telehealth psychotherapy program offered via Zoom on Thursdays. It is designed for female caregivers of children impacted by child abuse trauma. This program is offered in both English and Spanish and provides critical support in the immediate aftermath of trauma discovery and disclosure.
The Parenting After Trauma Group follows an evidenced-based treatment model to help caregivers:
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Address the psycho-emotional impact of trauma on themselves and their child(ren)
- Strengthen their ability to support their child’s healing process
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Understand and navigate the family’s response to trauma
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Develop tools and strategies for managing their own mental health and well-being
By supporting caregivers, we can foster healthier family dynamics and improve long-term outcomes for children affected by child abuse trauma.
Liliana Rosas-Cruz, LCSW
(510) 428-3885 Ext. 5089
Email: Liliana.rosas-cruz@ucsf.edu

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JOIN THE CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION TASK FORCE
Alameda County’s Department of Children and Family Services and the Child Abuse Prevention Council seeks to bring together community volunteers from diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences towards the service of the children and families residing within Alameda County to join our Child Abuse Prevention Task Force. We are looking to continue to have a diversity of member perspectives that are intended to encourage constructive conversation while gathering ideas and recommendations to recognize the child abuse prevention service gaps that impact children, youth, and families living in our county.
Task Members would be involved in:
- County Self Assessments – identifying service gaps and provide recommendations for service improvement
- Contract Oversight – conduct annual site visits to contract agencies to ensure contract compliance
- Attend and participate in monthly Task Force meetings
- Work in a spirit of collaboration and partnership with child welfare and other stakeholders.
If you would like to learn more and request an application, please contact Alameda County Child Abuse Prevention Council at alamedacapc@acgov.org.

Perinatal Equity Initiative
Black women and birthing people face challenges that stem from policies and systems rooted in racism. They are twice as likely to live in poverty or to experience hardships, such as homelessness or the incarceration of a loved one, during pregnancy. In addition, chronic, transgenerational exposure to racism results in toxic stress that has been shown to have a negative impact on the health and wellbeing of Black individuals, regardless of income or education levels.
It is time for all of us to work together to change this story. Find out what you can do to help by following @DeliverBirthJustice and visiting Deliverbirthjustice.org.
Raising children can be difficult. Oftentimes, parents and caregivers just need to talk to someone who can offer support, tips, ideas, and the kinds of services provided by the agencies in Strong Families Alliance of Alameda County. Call The Parenting Stress Helpline at 1-800-829-2777 today and find out all that is available to you and those you provide care for!
Mandated Reporter Training
Professionals working with children, including those who employ people under 18, are Mandated Reporters and required to report their suspicion of abuse or neglect. To learn more and schedule a training,