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Gender Pronouns

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October
7

Sonoma CASA values diversity in all forms, including gender identity and expression. We proactively include gender pronouns as part of our efforts to be gender-inclusive. What are gender pronouns? Gender pronouns are the words that people choose to refer to …

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Sonoma’s Heloisa Heinen takes the reins of CASA

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October
4

The new CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) Executive Director Heloisa Heinen at her office in Kenwood on Monday, May 17, 2021. (Photo by Robbi Pengelly/Index-Tribune) Read full article here!

Parent & Youth Helpline Now Available

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May
27

The California Department of Social Services is supporting Parents Anonymous in the launch of the new California Parent and Youth Helpline, which provides support and resource referrals to parent and youth during the current COVID-19 pandemic. We are requesting your …

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E-cigarettes & Vaping

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March
14

​ E-cigarettes are exploding in popularity, and are being used by both adolescents and adults. They are not a safe alternative to cigarette smoking. E-cigarettes, personal vaporizers, vape pens, e-cigars, pod systems, e-hookah, or vaping devices, are products that produce an aerosolized mixture …

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The Science of Neglect

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January
31

Extensive biological and developmental research shows significant neglect—the ongoing disruption or significant absence of caregiver responsiveness—can cause more lasting harm to a young child’s development than overt physical abuse, including subsequent cognitive delays, impairments in executive functioning, and disruptions of …

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The Juvenile Dependency Court Process

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November
1

Take a journey through the California Juvenile Dependency Court system. Travel this interactive and powerful story! CASA volunteers, as always, will perform duties and responsibilities as determined by the judge and that’s why it is so important that they understand …

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Resources in Response to Extreme Weather

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August
30

  In response to the wildfires, flooding, and extreme heat happening across the United States, the National Child Traumatic Stress Network has developed resources to help families and communities. The following resources may be relevant depending on what is happening …

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