Supporting Children and their families

Child Abuse Prevention Council of Alameda County is dedicated to coordinating our community’s efforts to prevent and respond to child abuse and neglect and to promote the physical and emotional health of children and families in Alameda County.

A Connected Child is a Protected Child

JULY IS BIPOC MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH

Join the agencies of Strong Families Alliance of Alameda County in raising awareness and dismantling the stigmas that hold our BIPOC community from getting the mental health support they need. In Alameda County and beyond, we believe every person deserves the tools to heal — empowered by their potential, not their pain.

The Reality:

1 in 5 adults in the U.S. lives with a mental illness. (NIMH)
1 in 6 youth have a mental health condition, but only half receive treatment. (NAMI)
50% of all lifetime mental illness begins by age 14 and 75% by age 24. (NAMI)

You don’t have to wait for a crisis to check in on your mental health. A good place to start? Taking
a free mental health test with Mental Health America at mhascreening.org.

If you or a loved one need support, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7.

Call or text: 988

Chat: chat.988lifeline.org

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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 Force Members would be involved in:

Conducting community needs assessment and site monitoring responsibility for contracts receiving funds.
Setting priorities for funding.
Providing recommendations to Board of Supervisors regarding funding.
Attending quarterly CAPIT provider meetings.
Working 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.

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BIPOC MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH

You don’t have to be a therapist to support someone who’s struggling. This
#BIPOCMentalHealthMonth, check in with your people to see how they’re feeling.

CONNECTION IS KEY

When the world feels overwhelming, isolating, or heavy, connection can be a lifeline, especially in
BIPOC communities.

TRUSTED SPACES

Trusted spaces and trusted people matter. Whether it’s saying hi to a neighbor, sharing a meal
with friends, or leaning on your faith group, community plays a big role in supporting mental
health in BIPOC communities.

RESET

Your mind and body need time to rest and reset, especially when your community is facing
stress. Taking care of yourself isn’t selfish; it’s how you keep going.

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 1-800-829-3777 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,

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