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SUMMARY:Transgender Day of Remembrance
DESCRIPTION:“Transgender Day of Remembrance seeks to highlight the losses we face due to anti-transgender bigotry and violence. I am no stranger to the need to fight for our rights\, and the right to simply exist is first and foremost. With so many seeking to erase transgender people — sometimes in the most brutal ways possible — it is vitally important that those we lose are remembered\, and that we continue to fight for justice.” \n– Transgender Day of Remembrance founder Gwendolyn Ann Smith  \nCreate a Safe Environment for LGBTQI+ Youth  \nIt is important to build a safe environment for all LGBTQI+ youth.  Parents\, schools\, and communities can all play a role in preventing bullying and helping LGBTQI+ youth feel physically and emotionally safe.  \n\nEncourage respect for all students. \nProhibit bullying\, harassment\, and violence against all students. \n\n\nConduct social-emotional learning activities in school to foster peer-relationships and help students develop empathy. \nIdentify “safe spaces\,” such as counselors’ offices or designated classrooms\, where LGBTQI+ youth can receive support from administrators\, teachers\, or other school staff. \nEncourage student-led and student-organized school clubs that promote a safe\, welcoming\, and accepting school environment (e.g.\, gay-straight alliances or gender and sexuality alliances). Schools must allow these clubs or groups if they have other “non-curricular” clubs or groups. Learn more about the right to form a GSA under the Equal Access Act. \nEnsure that health curricula or educational materials include HIV\, other STD/STI\, and pregnancy prevention information that is relevant to LGBTQI+ youth. \nUse inclusive language and avoid making assumptions. The words we use can make help people feel acknowledged and create a sense of belonging. For example\, using “y’all” when referring to a group conveys gender equality rather than using “guys.” Use gender-neutral pronouns like “they” or “them” instead of “he/she” or “him/her.” You can also use words like “parent” instead of “mother” and “father.” \nUse students’ chosen names and pronouns. \nTrain school staff on how to create safe and supportive school environments for all students\, including LGBTQI+ youth. \nFacilitate access to community-based providers who have experience providing health services\, including medical\, counseling\, social\, and psychological services\, and HIV/STI testing for LGBTQI+ youth. \n\nResources/links  \n\n‘A Murder Over a Girl\,’ by Ken Corbett – The New York Times (nytimes.com) \n\n\nTransgender Day of Remembrance 2021 | PFLAG \nTransgender Day of Remembrance | GLAADText \n\nTo learn more from our JEDI page\, please click here.
URL:https://www.kidsandfamilies.org/event/trans-gender-day-of-remembrance/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221121T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221121T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T175317
CREATED:20220421T012857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220421T012857Z
UID:16134-1669044600-1669050000@www.kidsandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:Parent Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Who: Birth Parents involved with CFS \nWhat: Support and resource group led by para professionals with lived experience being involved with CFS and successfully reunifying with their children. \nWhen: Mondays\, 3:30-5pm \nWhere: Held virtually via Zoom \nRSVP: Please contact Janel\, (805) 978-2073
URL:https://www.kidsandfamilies.org/event/parent-support-group-85/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221122T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221122T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T175317
CREATED:20221107T214526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221107T214541Z
UID:17443-1669140000-1669143600@www.kidsandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:Who's Who on the Child Welfare Services Team
DESCRIPTION:To Register & for More Information: FKCE Registration: Who’s Who on CWS Team\, November 22\, 2022 (6pm-7pm) (google.com) \n \nPlease click image to expand
URL:https://www.kidsandfamilies.org/event/whos-who-on-the-child-welfare-services-team/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221125
DTSTAMP:20260417T175317
CREATED:20220831T223012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T223012Z
UID:16930-1669248000-1669334399@www.kidsandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:Thanksgiving- Office Closed
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URL:https://www.kidsandfamilies.org/event/thanksgiving-office-closed/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221126
DTSTAMP:20260417T175317
CREATED:20220831T223057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T223057Z
UID:16932-1669334400-1669420799@www.kidsandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:Thanksgiving- Office Closed
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URL:https://www.kidsandfamilies.org/event/thanksgiving-office-closed-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221128
DTSTAMP:20260417T175317
CREATED:20221108T203429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T203429Z
UID:17480-1669507200-1669593599@www.kidsandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:First Sunday of Advent
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URL:https://www.kidsandfamilies.org/event/first-sunday-of-advent/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221128T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221128T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T175317
CREATED:20220421T012931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220421T012931Z
UID:16136-1669649400-1669654800@www.kidsandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:Parent Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Who: Birth Parents involved with CFS \nWhat: Support and resource group led by para professionals with lived experience being involved with CFS and successfully reunifying with their children. \nWhen: Mondays\, 3:30-5pm \nWhere: Held virtually via Zoom \nRSVP: Please contact Janel\, (805) 978-2073
URL:https://www.kidsandfamilies.org/event/parent-support-group-86/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221129T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221129T193000
DTSTAMP:20260417T175317
CREATED:20221128T204709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221128T211108Z
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SUMMARY:LGBTQ + Youth
DESCRIPTION:Kids & Families Together in collaboration with Ventura County Children & Family Services\, presents a new training- LGBTQ + Youth \nIn this workshop\, LGBTQ+ 101\, participants will explore fundamental aspects of LGBTQ+ communities and the ways they can be supported. The workshop will begin with an exploration of key terms and concepts\, such as gender expression and sexual identity. Participants will then learn the challenges members of the LGBTQ+ face\, and discover strategies for allyship and advocacy. The workshop will also examine the specific needs of diverse LGBTQ+ individuals\, such as those who are part of Latino/ Hispanic communities. \nRegister Here: Meeting Registration – Zoom \nTraining Outcomes \n\nParticipants will be able to define key terms related to gender expression and sexual identity.\nParticipants will be able to describe some of the needs and challenges LGBTQ+ people face.\nParticipants will be able to identify strategies for supporting LGBTQ+ people.\n\nWhen: Tuesday\, November 29\, 2022 from 6:00pm – 7:30pm\nWhere: Zoom \nThis training counts toward required training hours\, and live Spanish interpretation will be available via Zoom.
URL:https://www.kidsandfamilies.org/event/lgbtq-youth/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221202
DTSTAMP:20260417T175317
CREATED:20221203T014658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221203T014658Z
UID:17671-1669852800-1669939199@www.kidsandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:Rosa Parks Day
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URL:https://www.kidsandfamilies.org/event/rosa-parks-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221202
DTSTAMP:20260417T175317
CREATED:20221203T014738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221203T014738Z
UID:17673-1669852800-1669939199@www.kidsandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:World Aids Day
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URL:https://www.kidsandfamilies.org/event/world-aids-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221205T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221205T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T175317
CREATED:20220421T013019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220421T013019Z
UID:16138-1670254200-1670259600@www.kidsandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:Parent Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Who: Birth Parents involved with CFS \nWhat: Support and resource group led by para professionals with lived experience being involved with CFS and successfully reunifying with their children. \nWhen: Mondays\, 3:30-5pm \nWhere: Held virtually via Zoom \nRSVP: Please contact Janel\, (805) 978-2073
URL:https://www.kidsandfamilies.org/event/parent-support-group-87/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221208
DTSTAMP:20260417T175317
CREATED:20221203T014810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221203T014810Z
UID:17675-1670371200-1670457599@www.kidsandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
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URL:https://www.kidsandfamilies.org/event/pearl-harbor-remembrance-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221207T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221207T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T175317
CREATED:20221205T180319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221205T180455Z
UID:17695-1670436000-1670445000@www.kidsandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:Parenting Styles that De-Escalate
DESCRIPTION:Oxnard & Ventura College’s FKCE Presents: “Parenting Styles that De-Escalate” with Dr. Judy Sullivan Osterhage. \nWhen: Wednesday\, December 7th from 6:00pm-8:30pm\nWhere: Zoom \nPlease click here to register & for more information \nTraining hours provided! \nFor assistance: Email at vcfostercare@vcccd.edu
URL:https://www.kidsandfamilies.org/event/parenting-styles-that-de-escalate/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221209
DTSTAMP:20260417T175317
CREATED:20221203T014834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221203T014834Z
UID:17677-1670457600-1670543999@www.kidsandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:Feast of the Immaculate Conception
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URL:https://www.kidsandfamilies.org/event/feast-of-the-immaculate-conception/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221211
DTSTAMP:20260417T175317
CREATED:20221203T014859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221203T014859Z
UID:17679-1670630400-1670716799@www.kidsandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:Human Rights Day
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URL:https://www.kidsandfamilies.org/event/human-rights-day/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221213
DTSTAMP:20260417T175317
CREATED:20221203T014945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221203T014945Z
UID:17681-1670803200-1670889599@www.kidsandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
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URL:https://www.kidsandfamilies.org/event/feast-of-our-lady-of-guadalupe/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221212T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221212T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T175317
CREATED:20220421T013054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220421T013054Z
UID:16140-1670859000-1670864400@www.kidsandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:Parent Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Who: Birth Parents involved with CFS \nWhat: Support and resource group led by para professionals with lived experience being involved with CFS and successfully reunifying with their children. \nWhen: Mondays\, 3:30-5pm \nWhere: Held virtually via Zoom \nRSVP: Please contact Janel\, (805) 978-2073
URL:https://www.kidsandfamilies.org/event/parent-support-group-88/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221214T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221214T183000
DTSTAMP:20260417T175317
CREATED:20220208T193113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220606T203219Z
UID:15665-1671037200-1671042600@www.kidsandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:Nurturing Connections: Support and Training in Becoming a Therapeutic Parent
DESCRIPTION:Nurturing Connections: Support and Training in Becoming a Therapeutic Parent\nWho Should Attend: Foster/kinship resource parents\, adoptive parents\, legal guardians \nDescription: Support and training\, led by a therapist\, in a safe and supportive environment where participants can share their experiences as a foster or adoptive caregiver. Participants have a chance to explore their own attachment histories and strengthen their therapeutic parenting skills. Learn about attachment\, trauma\, development\, self-care\, and more. Resource parents can earn training hours! \nWhen & Where: Every 2nd Wednesday of the month from 5-6:30pm\, Currently offered via Zoom. \nEnglish/Spanish: Group is in English with live Spanish interpretation! \nCost: Free for foster/kinship resource\, adoptive\, and legal guardian caregivers within the Ventura County Child Welfare System. \nRegister: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0ucu%20-gqTkiGdZLw6wahZz-CjGRhr4E-RVe \nContact: Please contact us at 805-643-1446 Ext. 180 or referrals@kidsandfamilies.org with questions. \n  \nPlease click images to expand
URL:https://www.kidsandfamilies.org/event/nurturing-connections-support-and-training-in-becoming-a-therapeutic-parent-11/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221215T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221215T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T175317
CREATED:20221107T215138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221107T215138Z
UID:17449-1671127200-1671138000@www.kidsandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:The Cost of Caring in the Season of Giving
DESCRIPTION:Register & for More Information: Registration: The Cost of Caring\, December 15\, 2022 (6pm-9pm) (google.com)
URL:https://www.kidsandfamilies.org/event/the-cost-of-caring-in-the-season-of-giving/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221227
DTSTAMP:20260417T175317
CREATED:20221203T015144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221203T015144Z
UID:17683-1671321600-1672099199@www.kidsandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:Hanukkah/Chanukah
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URL:https://www.kidsandfamilies.org/event/hanukkah-chanukah/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221219T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221219T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T175317
CREATED:20220421T013151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220421T013151Z
UID:16142-1671463800-1671469200@www.kidsandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:Parent Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Who: Birth Parents involved with CFS \nWhat: Support and resource group led by para professionals with lived experience being involved with CFS and successfully reunifying with their children. \nWhen: Mondays\, 3:30-5pm \nWhere: Held virtually via Zoom \nRSVP: Please contact Janel\, (805) 978-2073
URL:https://www.kidsandfamilies.org/event/parent-support-group-89/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221227
DTSTAMP:20260417T175317
CREATED:20220831T223309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221203T015731Z
UID:16934-1671926400-1672099199@www.kidsandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:Christmas Holiday- Office Closed
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.kidsandfamilies.org/event/christmas-holiday-office-closed/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230102
DTSTAMP:20260417T175317
CREATED:20221203T015848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221203T015848Z
UID:17686-1672012800-1672617599@www.kidsandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:Kwanzaa
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URL:https://www.kidsandfamilies.org/event/kwanzaa/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230101T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230131T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T175317
CREATED:20230127T015416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230127T020729Z
UID:18012-1672560000-1675184400@www.kidsandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:National Human Trafficking Awareness Month
DESCRIPTION:January is National Human Trafficking Awareness/Prevention Month.  Human trafficking is also known as modern day slavery. It involves the exploitation of children and adults for forced labor or commercial sex.  When anyone under 18 is involved in commercial sex it is a crime even if there is no force\, fraud\, or coercion.    \nHuman trafficking is a $150 billion global industry annually . \n(International Labour Organization\, 2017).     \n     The following video animation I Am Jasmine Strong – YouTube shows how risk factors increase a child’s vulnerability to exploitation\, the grooming process\, the power and control a trafficker has over a child\, the resulting trauma bonds\, and eventually the child’s awareness that she is a survivor of CSEC who learns there is support to heal.  \n     Here’s a link to 13 videos of survivors sharing their stories at different points along the journey “in the life” The Life Story  (each approximately 5 minutes)    \nHow is K&FT involved in this work against human trafficking?   \n     In December 2022\, Rachel Pletcher\, Caregiver Clinical Programs Manager\, trained our clinical team on using the CSE-IT tool to universal screen all kids over age 10. This tool will help identify whether a child shows a certain level of concern about possible exploitation so we can help with prevention and early intervention.  We can make internal referrals to our CSEC Family Empowerment Program.   \n     On January 7\, 2023\, three K&FT team members attended the 16th Annual STOP Human Trafficking Walk and Speaker Panel put on by Soroptimist International of Camarillo\, Oxnard\, and Ventura. K&FT had a table with information on our CSEC Family Empowerment Program. Other providers were represented\, including Ventura County Human Trafficking Task Force.   \nHere are some links you can check out to learn more about human trafficking\, including CSEC:   \n\nA World Free | 3Strands Global Foundation | United States  \nThe CNN Freedom Project — ending modern-day slavery – CNN.com  \nChild Trafficking in the U.S. | UNICEF USA  \nNational Human Trafficking Prevention Month – United States Department of State  \n\nNational Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888  
URL:https://www.kidsandfamilies.org/event/national-human-trafficking-awareness-month/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230103
DTSTAMP:20260417T175317
CREATED:20221006T215518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221006T215518Z
UID:17207-1672617600-1672703999@www.kidsandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:New Year's Day- Office Closed
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.kidsandfamilies.org/event/new-years-day-office-closed/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230103
DTSTAMP:20260417T175317
CREATED:20230127T015628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230127T020347Z
UID:18015-1672617600-1672703999@www.kidsandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:World Introvert Day
DESCRIPTION:What is the history behind World Introvert Day?  \nFelicitas Heyne created World Introvert Day. Heyne is a German psychologist and author. She brought it to life in 2011 to bring awareness to introverts’ distinctiveness and address the discrimination and lack of appreciation they often face. \nDefinitions from Merriam-Webster; \n\nIntrovert – a typically reserved or quiet person who tends to be introspective and enjoys spending time alone.\nExtravert -a typically gregarious and unreserved person who enjoys and seeks out social interaction. \n\n     Introvert “I like getting my energy from dealing with the ideas\, pictures\, memories\, and reactions that are inside my head\, in my inner world. I often prefer doing things alone or with one or two people I feel comfortable with. I take time to reflect so that I have a clear idea of what I’ll be doing when I decide to act. Ideas are almost solid things for me. Sometimes I like the idea of something better than the real thing.” \n     Extravert “I like getting my energy from active involvement in events and having a lot of different activities. I’m excited when I’m around people and I like to energize other people. I like moving into action and making things happen. I generally feel at home in the world. I often understand a problem better when I can talk out loud about it and hear what others have to say. “  \n     While introversion and extraversion are inborn parts of personality\, how they are defined\, perceived and treated changes. When the concepts of extraversion and introversion were first introduced\, introversion was commonly seen as largely negative – being aloof\, shy or even narcissistic. Over time introversion has become more about comfort with quiet\, thoughtfulness\, affinity for deeper conversation or deeper relationships. Another major change in how we see this spectrum is the addition of ambivert. An Ambivert is someone who falls in the middle of the spectrum or has traits of each.\n \nCultural Ramifications \nThe US is often considered to be one of the most outgoing countries and Finland is considered to be one of the most introverted. However even with these cultural differences\, the overall rates of introversion are similar in all countries – generally around 50% of the population. So the levels of introversion or extraversion for individuals do not seem to change much with the country’s level of introversion or extraversion. However\, whether a country is culturally introverted or extraverted does impact how comfortable people will feel expressing themselves or how supported they feel in their communities.\n  \n     One likely reason for seeing more people identify with introversion than in the past is that it is becoming more accepted in general\, and less likely to be seen as a sign of a mental disorder. A great resource for seeing the value in introversion is Susan Cain’s book Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking. Her book is a response to how introversion has typically been perceived in the US in the past. “The problem is that even though science tells us otherwise\, society has come to view positive\, healthy personality traits linked to extroverts and negative\, pathological traits linked to introverts. Since almost half of the U.S population are considered introverts (Cain\, 2012)\, this view of introversion is clearly problematic as it stigmatizes those that possess introverted characteristics as ”less desirable”\, “not normal” or even “pathological”\, and suggest they must be changed or fixed somehow.”  \n     Liliana Nakamura is an introvert who was raised in a multicultural setting and has worked in different countries. Attached is an article sharing her personal perspective of living and working in different settings and some things that she learned. One that we can apply in a work environment is…”Organizations could focus their efforts on building psychologically safe environments. Introverts should feel accepted and comfortable to express themselves through various means\, and extroverts should give room for all opinions. When designing performance management systems\, collaboration tools\, and reward strategies\, companies need to consider all personality types.” \nCheck out her article “Introverts\, Extroverts\, and Cultural Context: A Framework for Life and Work”  \nResources/Action items…  \n\nWorld Introvert Day 2023 Facts: World Introvert Day 2023: When\, why and interesting facts – The Economic Times (indiatimes.com) \nIntrovert Definition & Meaning – Merriam-Webster \nExtravert Definition & Meaning – Merriam-Webster \nThe Myers & Briggs Foundation – Extraversion or Introversion (myersbriggs.org) \nSusan Cain: ‘Society has a cultural bias towards extroverts’ | Psychology | The Guardian \nIntroverts\, Extroverts\, and Cultural Context: A Framework for Life and Work | by Liliana Nakamura | Curated Careers | Medium \n\nCheck out the Landgeist website for maps with percentages.  \n\nExtraversion and Introversion in Asia – Landgeist \nExtraversion and Introversion in Europe – Landgeist \nExtraversion and Introversion in the US – Landgeist \nIntroverts\, Extroverts\, and Cultural Context: A Framework for Life and Work | by Liliana Nakamura | Curated Careers | Medium \nAmidst a culture of noise silence is still golden : a sociocultural historical analysis of the pathologization of introversion (smith.edu) 
URL:https://www.kidsandfamilies.org/event/world-introvert-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230105T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230105T193000
DTSTAMP:20260417T175317
CREATED:20230105T182949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230105T202200Z
UID:17898-1672941600-1672947000@www.kidsandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:Promoting Social Emotional Learning via Home/School Partnerships
DESCRIPTION:Kids & Families Together in collaboration with Ventura County Children & Family Services\, presents a new training- Promoting Social Emotional Learning via Home/School Partnerships \nIn this workshop\, participants will learn the importance of promoting Social Emotional Learning (SEL) via Home/School Partnerships\, leveraging caregiver\, student\, school and community connections to enhance social emotional supports for all learners. \nTraining Outcomes \n\nSEL defined\nCommunication Strategies\nCampus Capacity Community supports\nCaregiver Opportunities\n\nWhen: Thursday\, January 5\, 2023 from 6:00pm – 7:30pm\nWhere: Zoom \nThis training counts toward required training hours\, and live Spanish interpretation will be available via Zoom. \nPlease see flyers below for more information. \nClick Here to Register\nThe Zoom link will be sent to you after you register.
URL:https://www.kidsandfamilies.org/event/promoting-social-emotional-learning-via-home-school-partnerships/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230107
DTSTAMP:20260417T175317
CREATED:20230127T020043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230127T020043Z
UID:18021-1672963200-1673049599@www.kidsandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:Epiphany
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.kidsandfamilies.org/event/epiphany-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230109T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230109T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T175317
CREATED:20230104T230451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230104T230931Z
UID:17869-1673278200-1673283600@www.kidsandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:Parent Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Who: Birth Parents involved with CFS \nWhat: Support and resource group led by para professionals with lived experience being involved with CFS and successfully reunifying with their children. \nWhen: Mondays\, 3:30-5pm \nWhere: Held virtually via Zoom \nRSVP: Please contact Janel\, (805) 978-2073
URL:https://www.kidsandfamilies.org/event/parent-support-group-73/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230111
DTSTAMP:20260417T175317
CREATED:20230110T192732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230110T192732Z
UID:17918-1673308800-1673395199@www.kidsandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:Epiphany
DESCRIPTION:What is Epiphany? Epiphany – also known as Three Kings’ Day – is a Christian holiday which falls on 6 January. It is a special date for many Christians as it’s when people celebrate how a star led the Magi – also known as the Three kings or the Wise Men – to visit the baby Jesus after he had been born. \nSource: Epiphany: What is Epiphany and how is it celebrated? – CBBC Newsround
URL:https://www.kidsandfamilies.org/event/epiphany/
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