Cope Family Center and the Napa County Child Abuse Prevention Council (CAPC) announced that April 2023 has been proclaimed Child Abuse Prevention Month by the Napa County Board of Supervisors. The proclamation highlights the role the community plays in supporting Napa County families and preventing child abuse and neglect.
Every child deserves a healthy and happy childhood, which is why every April, The Child Abuse Prevention Council, led by Cope Family Center, commemorates Blue Ribbon Month by raising awareness and funds to prevent child abuse and neglect.
From our work over the past 50 years, we know that even the most well-intentioned parents struggle to provide a safe and nurturing home for their children. It is important that, as a community, we increase our awareness and understanding of child maltreatment, so we can work together to keep children safe and create brighter futures for Napa’s children and families.
The Greater Bay Area Child Abuse Prevention Council (GBACAPC), comprised of local chapters, have banded together to make a larger impact for Child Abuse Prevention Month. The new normal of virtual events and meeting through screens has made it possible for smaller communities to reach the wider region to engage people in joining this important cause.
GBACAPC has listed all of the events, trainings, activities and opportunities to get involved regionally on their website. Find out what you can do in your area to strengthen families and protect children.
On behalf of the entire board of Cope Family Center, I want to thank Michele Grupe for her dedicated leadership as she prepares to step away from the organization after 19 years of service. I have had the privilege of working with Michele since 2014 and have been a board member for the past six years working with Michele since she began her role as Executive Director. Michele has been an asset beyond all expectations for Cope and the community at large.
Cope Family Center is bringing back Kids Day, a favorite community-wide event, for the second year in a row. This free family-fun event was held annually from 2001-2013 and was revived last year after a nine-year hiatus. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, April 1st from 11:00am-3:00pm at Oxbow Commons Park on McKinstry Street. There will be resources for parents, activities and games for children, food, music, entertainment, and live performances.
After 19 fulfilling years as part of the Cope family, I am stepping away from my role as Executive Director. The decision to leave after nearly two decades has not been an easy one. I am sad to be leaving this organization that I love so much, and to leave behind an incredible team of Cope staff, families, volunteers, donors, and partner agencies. Being a part of this Cope family has been such a joy and comfort, and I will miss this important work, but I am eager for the possibilities ahead, for both myself and for Cope as a whole.
Aunque todas las familias son vulnerables debido al estrés de ser padres y por tener que cuidar de sus hijos, algunas familias son más vulnerables que otras. La inestabilidad financiera y la pobreza pueden provocar altos niveles de estrés y trauma, lo cual puede interferir con la habilidad de los padres y cuidadores de formar vínculos de conexión y seguridad con los niños.
¿Por qué son importantes los vínculos de seguridad?
Las conexiones sólidas y los vínculos con los padres y los cuidadores son de suma importancia para el desarrollo general de los niños y su bienestar, ya que son fundamentales para las relaciones futuras de los niños y su éxito en la vida. Las conexiones sólidas ayudan al desarrollo de seguridad emocional, al desarrollo cognitivo, y a las destrezas sociales.
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Me encontré con un meme que decía: "La peor parte de crecer es que ya nadie pregunta cuál es tu dinosaurio favorito". Si bien me hizo reír, también me recordó que listos están los niños pequeños para compartir sobre sí mismos y aprender sobre los demás. Aprender unos de otros apoya el desarrollo social y emocional de un niño y los estudios muestran que desarrollar estas habilidades hace una gran diferencia en la vida de los niños.
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In this issue:
"I let them know that there’s help available, and that gives them hope.” Read how a school social worker is helping students thrive by supporting parents.
January was Positive Parenting Awareness Month. Learn what this month is all about, and how you can use positive parenting tools to create a stronger bond with your child.
Cope's client holiday party made December extra special for the parents and kids in our programs! See some photos from the gathering.
As a Social Worker for Napa Valley Unified School District, I get an intimate look at the role parents and caregivers play in preparing their children for the classroom. In supporting students through various challenges that prevent them from learning, I have seen firsthand how struggles in the home affect a child’s success in school. Parents play a vital role in their child’s academic success, and stressors in the home, such as divorce, mental health problems, insecure housing, and other economic instability can take a toll on students.
In honor of Positive Parenting Awareness Month, I want to share my story about how Cope Family Center’s parenting classes have helped transform my relationship with my daughter. Ten years ago, I was divorced and battling addiction, and I struggled to be present and committed in my daughter’s life. In fact, there were long periods when I wasn’t in contact with my daughter at all.
Napa, CA – Cope Family Center, which leads the Napa County Triple P (NCTP) Collaborative, announced that January 2023 has been proclaimed Positive Parenting Awareness Month by the Napa County Board of Supervisors. The Triple P – Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) offers proven strategies that strengthen relationships with children and prevent and manage a full range of parenting challenges.
Los niños no vienen con manual de instrucciones. Puede ser difícil, incluso abrumador a veces, saber cómo manejar el comportamiento de nuestros hijos. A menudo, nuestro estilo de crianza está influenciado por nuestras propias experiencias infantiles; criamos a nuestros hijos de la manera en que fuimos criados. Algunos de estos hábitos pueden ser beneficiosos, mientras que otros pueden ser menos efectivos, incluso dañinos.
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Poverty is a significant stressor as families struggle to meet their most basic needs. Children who face economic hardship when they are young, and for a prolonged period, are at greatest risk for poor outcomes as they grow into adulthood. Local families have been further stressed in recent years by compounding disasters, high cost of living, and increased rates of unemployment.
In this issue:
Celebrate Cope's 50th Anniversary through the $50 for 50 campaign!
Meet our newest Board members Rosanna, Millie and Harjit.
Free Parenting classes enrolling now to provide to support for any parent
We are excited to announce that Cope Family Center has elected Rosanna Mairena, Millie Binz, and Harjit Khaira to the Board of Directors! Each brings unique expertise and perspective that will help guide Cope through the next few years. What they share is a passion for Cope’s mission of empowering parents, nurturing children and strengthening our community!
