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Adopt and present a resolution recognizing January 2020 as Positive Parenting Awareness Month (Supervisor Vasquez)
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt and present a resolution recognizing January 2020 as Positive Parenting Awareness Month in Solano County.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION
Positive Parenting Awareness Month is a time to recognize the vital role that “parents” - including grandparents, foster parents, family members, and caregivers play in raising happy, thriving children. It is an opportunity to acknowledge that quality relationships with family, friends, neighbors, and caring adults can impact a child’s future social, emotional, and physical health in a positive way.
The First 5 Solano Children and Families Commission, agencies working directly with children and families, and community partners across the region offering parenting programs are joining together to acknowledge January 2020 as Positive Parenting Awareness Month.
Beginning FY2018/19, the First 5 Solano Commission and Solano County Health & Social Services, Mental Health Services Act have jointly funded the Triple P-Positive Parenting Program® (Triple P), an evidence-based program which provides parents with proven strategies for strengthening relationships with their children. Over the past year, approximately 1,000 “parents” in Solano County recognized the significance of positive parenting by participating in Triple P workshops. Through this program, parents have shared that practicing positive parenting has yielded amazing results - families are strengthened, and their children’s needs are met, paving the way for their kids to reach their full potential as individuals.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
First 5 Solano is funded by Proposition 10 tobacco tax funds. There is no financial impact to the County General fund and the costs associated with preparing the agenda item are nominal and absorbed by the department’s FY2019/20 Adopted Budget.
ALTERNATIVES:
The Board may choose not to approve the resolution. This is not recommended as it is an opportunity to recognize parents and all caregivers for their efforts to raise happy and confident children.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
Solano partners recognizing Positive Parenting Awareness Month include Child Haven Inc., Child Start Inc., Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District - Adult School, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District, - Healthy Start Family Resource Center, Parents by Choice, Rio Vista CARE, Solano County Office of Education, and Solano Family and Children’s Services.