Communication
Building Resilience on Purpose
Zach Mercurio, author and researcher, taught us how to avoid burnout by tapping into our purpose. This is one you'll want to watch more than once!
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You can be a Children's Champion!
Attend a Local Training
First 5 Lake hosts trainings for foster parents and local service providers who work with families who are at-risk. These trainings are made possible by a partnership between Lake County Child Welfare Services and Chabot-Last Positas Community College District.
We also share information about trainings related to positive outcomes for children that are offered by our local and regional partners.
Social & Emotional Development
MelRo's Story - Connecting with Youth at Risk
MelRo is a former foster youth who is now a successful model and Director of Diversity and Inclusion for CASA Ohio. She shared her story with us in April 2021, which can be viewed on our YouTube Channel.
Communication
Communication Skills Toolkit - for Service Providers
Betsy Allen Manning taught us how to leverage personality styles to improve communication and outcomes for at-risk youth and in every area of life.
explore your number story
Understand ACEs and Spread HOPE
ACEs are Adverse Childhood Experiences - highly stressful and potentially traumatic experiences that can happen to any of us before we turn 18. When these experiences aren't buffered by a caring adult, they can result in a toxic stress response that can have a negative ripple effect on health and life outcomes in adulthood. But there is HOPE!
Science of ACEs
Learn more! about the science behind this topic and why it matters.
Discover Your Story
Everyone has an ACE score or Number. Do you know yours? Learn more!
Healing & Prevention
You are more than your Number . You can heal and prevent ACEs in the next generation. Take action!
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There are many ways to promote the wellbeing of Lake County's youngest children.
First 5 Lake and its local partners are always looking for community members who want to learn, contribute, volunteer, and advocate for young children and families.
Join the Children's Council
This group meets four times each year, working as a child abuse prevention task force.
Become a Foster Parent
Vulnerable children in our community need caring and responsible adults and stable environments.
Be a Family-Friendly Employer
If you employ parents, there are policies that can help them succeed at work and at home.
Become a CASA Volunteer
Court Appointed Special Advocates speak up for children when they need a voice in court.