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Mission Statement: Our mission is to nurture the healthy development of children and parents in our community. We offer resources, referrals and support to families and child care providers in western Sonoma County. October 2010 Octubre smile! !sonrisa! Congratulations to the RCCS Parents, Providers and Program Committee Volunteers! P resented by the Volunteer Center of Sonoma County, the Volunteer Recognition Awards recognize outstanding Sonoma County Nonprofits and the committed individuals who serve them. A panel of judges convened by the Volunteer Center evaluates nominations and selects winners. T he Diversity Award is presented to an exceptional individual or team of volunteers bringing services/programs to underserved populations—those who are vulnerable or disadvantaged by language, disability, cultural or economic hardship. A cash prize is awarded to the nominee(s)’ designated non-profit organization. T his year the volunteer Parents, Providers and Program Committee was nominated for, and was chosen to receive, the Diversity Award. T he Parents, Providers, and Program (PPP) Committee was formed in 2006 in an effort to involve West County parents and child care providers in program and resources development for the benefit of children living in west Sonoma County. There are about thirty active families in this group. The children are also participants, working alongside parents in their fundraising and advocacy efforts. T he members of this volunteer group meet monthly to share a meal while discussing issues that effect children in west Sonoma County. They meet with community leaders, developing parent advocacy and leadership skills. A group of 30 parents and children went to Sacramento in July for the “Un-Fair Rally” to advocate for keeping children’s programs in the State budget. They fundraise to support programs and events that address solutions to pinpointed community needs. The committee members are primarily Spanish- speaking parents, with preschool to teenage children at home. They are very involved in the rural Russian River communities and schools targeting the development and funding of activities and resources that assist young English language learners succeed and be healthy and safe. T he PPP Committee members have been active participants and fundraisers in the Human Race and food booths at River community events. Money raised has gone to provide swim lessons for children and their parents (mostly Latino) who live along the Russian River. Water safety for Latino families was an issue that the PPP parents targeted to address. Funds raised have also helped keep kinder gym going, provided books for the Young Readers program, and bought car safety seats. Through fundraising and volunteering in the office and learning to advocate for children’s program support, these volunteers have learned that they can make a difference for the good in their communities. CONGRATULATIONS!!

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Page 1: smile! !sonrisa! · !sonrisa! Congratulations to the RCCS Parents, Providers and Program Committee Volunteers! Presented by the Volunteer Center of Sonoma County, the Volunteer Recognition

Mission Statement: Our mission is to nurture the healthy development of children and parents in our community. We offer resources, referrals and support

to families and child care providers in western Sonoma County.

October 2010 Octubre

smile!!sonrisa!

Congratulations to the RCCS Parents, Providers and Program Committee

Volunteers!

Presented by the Volunteer Center of Sonoma County, the Volunteer Recognition Awards recognize

outstanding Sonoma County Nonprofits and the committed individuals who serve them. A panel of judges convened by the Volunteer Center evaluates nominations and selects winners.

The Diversity Award is presented to an exceptional individual or team of

volunteers bringing services/programs to underserved populations—those who are vulnerable or disadvantaged by language, disability, cultural or economic hardship. A cash prize is awarded to the nominee(s)’ designated non-profit organization.

This year the volunteer Parents, Providers and Program Committee was nominated

for, and was chosen to receive, the Diversity Award.

The Parents, Providers, and Program (PPP) Committee was formed in 2006 in

an effort to involve West County parents and child care providers in program and resources development for the benefit of children living in west Sonoma County. There are about thirty active families in this group. The children are also participants, working alongside parents in their fundraising and advocacy efforts.

The members of this volunteer group meet monthly to share a meal while discussing issues that effect

children in west Sonoma County. They meet with community leaders, developing parent advocacy and leadership skills. A group of 30 parents and children went to Sacramento in July for the “Un-Fair Rally” to advocate for keeping children’s programs in the State budget. They fundraise to support programs and

events that address solutions to pinpointed community needs. The committee members are primarily Spanish-speaking parents, with preschool to teenage children at home. They are very involved in the rural Russian River communities and schools targeting the development and funding of activities and resources that assist young English language learners succeed and be healthy and safe.

The PPP Committee members have been active participants and fundraisers in the Human Race and

food booths at River community events. Money raised has gone to provide swim lessons for children and their parents (mostly Latino) who live along the Russian River. Water safety for Latino families was an issue that the PPP parents targeted to address. Funds raised have also helped keep kinder gym going, provided books for the Young Readers program, and bought car safety seats. Through fundraising and volunteering in the office and learning to advocate for children’s program support, these volunteers have learned that they can make a difference for the good in their communities. CONGRATULATIONS!!

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Thank You Donors:• Members of the Active 20-30 of Sebastopol

for sponsoring this year’s KidSpree for West County kids. You made “back to school” a great experience for lots of children. You are the Best!

• Metropolitan Community Church for providing backpacks full of back-to-school supplies for children to make kids smile!

• Guerneville 5 & 10

Seasonal Flu Information for Schools & Childcare Providers Educators and staff can help slow the spread of colds and flu. On this page, you will find more information on preventing the flu, as well as, materials and tools for schools.

Each year an average of 20,000 children under the age of 5 are hospitalized because of flu-related complications. Influenza causes more hospitalizations among young children than any other vaccine-preventable disease. The single best way to protect against seasonal flu and its potential severe complications is for children to get a seasonal influenza vaccine each year. Flu vaccination is recommended for all children aged 6 months and older. Making healthy choices at school and at home can help prevent the flu and spreading flu to others.

Ask children to:• Cover their nose and mouth with a tissue when they

cough or sneeze—have them throw the tissue away after they use it.

• Wash their hands often with soap and water, especially after they cough or sneeze. If water is not near, use an alcohol-based hand rub.

• Avoid touching their eyes, nose, or mouth. Germs spread this way.

How Germs SpreadThe main way that illnesses like colds and flu are spread is from person to person in respiratory droplets of coughs and sneezes. This is called “droplet spread.”

This can happen when droplets from a cough or sneeze of an infected person move through the air and are deposited on the mouth or nose of people nearby. Sometimes germs also can be spread when a person touches respiratory droplets from another person on a surface like a desk and then touches his or her own eyes, mouth or nose before washing their hands. We know that some viruses and bacteria can live 2 hours or longer on surfaces like cafeteria tables, doorknobs, and desks.

How to Stop the Spread of Germs In a nutshell: • Take care to cover your mouth and nose • Clean your hands often • Remind your children to practice healthy habits, too • Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing• Cough or sneeze into a tissue and then throw it away.

Cover your cough or sneeze if you do not have a tissue. Then, clean your hands, and do so every time you cough or sneeze.

The “Happy Birthday” song helps keep your hands clean? Not exactly. Yet we recommend that when you wash your hands -- with soap and warm water -- that you wash for 15 to 20 seconds. That’s about the same time it takes to sing the “Happy Birthday” song twice!

Stop the Spread of Germs in Schools,Fast Facts • Approximately 1/5 of the U.S. population attends or works in schools. (U.S. Dept of Ed, 1999). • Some viruses and bacteria can live from 20 minutes up to 2 hours or more on surfaces like cafeteria tables, doorknobs, and desks. (Ansari, 1988; Scott and Bloomfield, 1989) • Nearly 22 million school days are lost annually due to the common cold alone. (CDC, 1996) • Addressing the spread of germs in schools is essential to the health of our youth, our schools, and our nation. • Students need to get plenty of sleep and physical activity, drink water, and eat good food to help them stay healthy in the winter and all year.

What is TrustLine?

TrustLine is California’s registry of in-home child care providers, tutors and in-home counselors who have passed a background screening. It was created by the California Legislature in 1987 and is a powerful resource for parents hiring a nanny or baby-sitter. All caregivers listed with TrustLine have been cleared through a fingerprint check of records at the California Department of Justice. This means they have no disqualifying criminal convictions or substantiated child abuse reports in California. TrustLine is administered by the California Department of Social Services and the non-profit Child Care Resource and Referral Network.

¿Qué es TrustLine?

TrustLine es el registro de California para los proveedores de cuidado infantil en su hogar quienes han aprobado la investigación de antecedentes. Fue creada por la Ley de California en 1987 y es una poderosa fuente para padres quienes están contratando a una niñera o baby-sitter. Todas las cuidadoras de niños que están en TrustLine han sido aprobadas por medio de la investigación de registro de huellas digitales en el Departamento de Justicia de California. Esto significa que no tienen condenas criminales que las descalifican o informes de abuso infantil comprobados. TrustLine está administrada por el Departamento de Servicios Sociales de California y la Red de Recursos y Referencias de Cuidado Infantil que opera sin fines de lucro.

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Alcohol-Based Hand Wipes and Gel Sanitizers Work TooWhen soap and water are not available, alcohol-based disposable hand wipes or gel sanitizers may be used. You can find them in most supermarkets and drugstores. If using gel, rub your hands until the gel is dry. The gel doesn’t need water to work; the alcohol in it kills the germs on your hands.*

* Source: FDA/CFSAN Food Safety A to Z Reference Guide, September 2001: Handwashing.

Gripe Estacional Información para Proveedores de Cuidado de Niños y Escuelas de Educadores y el personal puede ayudar a frenar la propagación de los resfriados y la gripe. En esta página usted encontrará más información sobre cómo prevenir la gripe, así como, materiales y herramientas para las escuelas. Cada año un promedio de 20.000 niños menores de 5 años son hospitalizados debido a complicaciones relacionadas con la gripe. La gripe causa más hospitalizaciones entre los niños pequeños que cualquier otra enfermedad prevenible por vacunación. La mejor manera de proteger se contra la gripe estacional y sus complicaciones pontenciamente graves es que los niños obtengan una vacuna la gripe estacional cada año. La vacunación contra la gripe se recomienda para todos los niños de 6 meses y mayores. Hacer elecciones saludables en la escuela y en casa puede ayudar a prevenir la gripe y la propagación de la gripe a otras personas. Pida a los niños:

• Cúbrise la nariz y la boca con un pañuelo desechable al toser o estornudar-y tire el pañuelo después de usarlo.

• Lave sus manos frecuentemente con agua y jabón, especialmente después de toser o estornudar. Si no hay agua cerca, use un desinfectante para manos a base de alcohol.

• Evite tocarse los ojos, la nariz o la boca. Los gérmenes se propagan de esta manera.

¿Cómo se propagan los gérmenes La principal forma de que las enfermedades como resfriados y gripes se propagan es de persona a persona en las gotitas respiratorias de la tos y los estornudos. Esto se llama “propagación por gotitas”. Esto puede suceder cuando las gotitas de la tos o el estornudo de una persona infectada se desplazan por el aire y se depositan en la boca o nariz de las personas cercanas. A veces, los gérmenes también pueden propagarse cuando una persona toca las gotitas respiratorias de otra persona en una superficie como un escritorio ya continuación se toca sus propios ojos, boca o nariz antes

de lavarse las manos. Sabemos que algunos virus y bacterias pueden vivir 2 horas o más en superficies como mesas de cafeterías, manijas de puertas y escritorios. Cómo detener la propagación de germens en pocas palabras:

• tener cuidado de Cúbrise la boca y la nariz

• Lavarse frecuentemente las manos• Recuerde a sus hijos practicar hábitos de higiene• Cúbrase la boca y la nariz al toser o estornudar• Tosa o estornude en un pañuelo y luego tirarlo a la

basura• Cúbrase al toser o estornudar si no tiene un

pañuelo. Luego, lávese las manos, y hágalo cada vez que tosa o estornude.

La concion de “Cumpleaños feliz” ayuda a mantener las manos limpias? No exactamente. Sin embargo, se recomienda que al lavarse las manos - con agua tibia y jabón - se lave las manos de 15 a 20 segundos. Eso es aproximadamente el mismo tiempo que se tarda en cantar el “Feliz Cumpleaños” dos veces! Toallitas para las manos a base de alcohol y el gel desinfectante tambien ayuda..

Cuando el jabón y el agua no están disponibles, toallitas húmedas con alcohol o gel desinfectante para las manos puede ser utilizado. Usted puede encontrarlos en la mayoría de supermercados y farmacias. Si usa gel, frótese las manos hasta que el gel se seque. El gel no necesita agua para trabajar, el alcohol mata los gérmenes en sus manos .* * Fuente: FDA / CFSAN Seguridad Alimentaria A a la Z Guía de referencia, septiembre de 2001: El lavado de manos.

Detener la propagación de gérmenes en las escuelas, Resumen

• Aproximadamente 1 / 5 de la población de EE.UU. asiste a o trabaja en escuelas. (Departamento de Estados Unidos de Ed, 1999). • Algunos virus y bacterias pueden vivir de20 minutos hasta 2 horas o más en superficies como mesas de cafeterías, manijas de puertas y escritorios. (Ansari, 1988; Scott y Bloomfield, 1989) • Casi 22 millones de días escolares se pierden cada año debido al resfriado común. (CDC, 1996) • Detener la propagación de gérmenes en las escuelas es esencial para la salud de nuestros jóvenes, nuestras escuelas, y nuestra nación. • Los estudiantes necesitan dormir mucho y practicar actividad física, beber agua y comer alimentos saludables que les ayuden a mantenerse sanos en el invierno y todo el año

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A workshop for providers and parents:

Dealing with a national epidemic: Nutrition/Diabetes”

Thursday, 14th of October, 2010 6:15-8:15 PM

at RCCS located at 16300 1st. Street, GuernevilleOur guest speakers will be

Merry Widmeyer, a P.A. medical practicionerKathy DeMaggio “The Diabetes Lady” (This will be a Bilingual presentation)

Un taller para los proveedores y los padres:

“Tratar con una epidemia nacional: Nutrición / Diabetes”

Jueves, 14 de octubre 2010 6:15- 8:15

en RCCS 16300 1st Street, GuernevilleNuestros invitados serán

Widmeyer Merry, una P.A. médicoKathy DeMaggio “La Dama de Diabetes” (Esto será una presentación bilingüe)

RSVP 869-3613

Fall Festival fun at RCCS

Festival de otoño en RCCS

October 29 from 10:00 AM to Noon

29 de octubre de 10:00 AM

hasta el mediodia

All Children are invited accompanied by their care

provider, parent or guardian. Child-friendly

Costumes encouraged.

2010 octUbre 20105: Hoy es el día límite de las Hojas de Asistencia a las 5 PM4 y 5: Kindergym11 y 12: Kindergym 12: El Comité de Padres, Proveedores y Programas (PPP) se reúne a las 6:00PM en RCCS. Por favor llamar a Soledad al 707-869-3613 x 10714: Taller para proveedores y los padres: Nutrición y Diabetes 6-8 PM en RCCS 6:15-8:15 PM en RCCS18: Día de pago de los proveedores18 y 19: Kindergym27: Mesa Directiva de RCCS se reúne 6:30 PM25 y 26: Kindergym29: Festival de otoño, 10 AM-12PM

Kindergym se lleva a cabo todos los lunes y martes, empezando a las 9:45am hasta las 12:20pm en el Guerneville Vets’ Hall, en la esquina de 1st y Calle Church.

2010 october 20105: Attendance sheets due to RCCS by 5 PM4 and 5: Kindergym11 and 12: Kindergym12: Parent, Provider and Program (PPP) Committee meets at 6:00 PM at RCCS. Call Soledad at 869.3613 x 10714: Provider & parent workshop: Nutrition and Diabetes 6:15 PM to 8:15 PM at RCCS18: Provider Payday18 and19: Kindergym27: RCCS Board of Directors meets 6:30 PM at RCCS25 and 26: Kindergym29: Fall Festival, 10AM to 12PM

Kindergym is held at the Guerneville Vets’ Hall, corner of 1st & Church Streets, starting at 9:45

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Do you take care of a child who is not your own?

If so, you are invited to receive free:• toys, supplies, and books for children• items for your home• and fun activities for you If you are taking care of children and would like to participate in this project, or if you are a parent and would like the person caring for your child to receive this support, contact Mendy at River to Coast Children’s Services, 869-3613 ext 117 or drop by Kindergym on Monday and Tuesday mornings from 9:45 to 12:20 (at the Guerneville Vet’s Hall on the corner of First and Church St.)

Following are the names of River to Coast Children’s Services

Staff and their phone number extensions.(707) 869-3613 / from the Sonoma Coast 1-800-994-3613

Donna Roper (Executive Director) 111Kellie Nunez(Operations Manager) 105Fran Levy (Bookkeeper) 106Sally Ingram (Case Management Coordinator) 109Soledad Cardona (Family Case Manager) 107Tess MacNeil (Family Case Manager) 114Mendy Behrens (Child Development Resource Specialist) 117Cara Colombo (Child Development Resource Specialist) 112Olga King (Child Development Resource Specialist) 103Elaina Boyce (Community Resources Coordinator, Newsletter Editor) 104Vesta Griffith (Office/Reception) Front Desk Staff 101Breeze Holloway, Counseling Intern. For an appointment, please leave message & phone number at extension 153

Your Government Officials

GOVERNOR Governor Arnold SchwarzeneggerState Capitol BuildingSacramento, CA 95814Phone: (916) 445-2841Fax: (916) 445-4633Email: [email protected] UNITED STATES SENATE Senator Barbara Boxer1700 Montgomery Street, Suite 240San Francisco, CA 94111Phone: (415) 403-0100Fax: (415) 956-6701Email: [email protected] Senator Diane FeinsteinOne Post Street, Suite 2450San Francisco, CA 94104Phone: (415) 393-0707Email: [email protected] CONGRESSIONAL REPRESENTATIVES Representative Mike Thompson240 Main Street, Suite 101Napa, CA 94959Phone: (707)226-9898Fax: (707)251-9800Email: [email protected]

Representative Lynn Woolsey1101 College Avenue, Suite 400Santa Rosa, CA 95404Phone: (707) 542-7182Fax: (707) 542-2745Email: www.house.gov/woolsey

¿Cuida usted ninos que no son suyos?

Si es asi, Ud esta invitado a recibir gratis:- Jugetes, provisiones, y libros para ninos- Cosas para tu casa- Y actividades divertidas para ti

Si esta cuidando a un niño y le gustaria participar en este proyecto o si es un padre al que le gustaria que la persona que cuida a su hijo reciviera este apoyo, por favor llame a River to Coast Children’s Services al (707) 869-3613 o venga al Kindergym cada Lunes y Martes de las 9:45 a las 12:20, en el Salon de los Veteranos de Guerneville, en la esquina de las calles First y Church.

STATE SENATE State Senator Mark Leno455 Golden Gate Avenue, Suite 14800San Francisco, CA 94102Phone: (415) 557-1300Fax: (415) 557-1252Email:[email protected]

State Senator Patricia Wiggins50 D Street, Suite 120 ASanta Rosa, CA 95404Phone: (707) 576-2771Fax: (707) 576-2773Email: [email protected] STATE ASSEMBLY Assemblyman Wes Chesbro50 D Street, Suite 450Santa Rosa, CA 95404Phone: (707) 576-2526Fax: (707) 576-2297Email: [email protected] Assemblywoman Noreen Evans50 D Street, Suite 301Santa Rosa, CA 95404Phone: (707) 546-4500Fax: (707) 546-9031Email: [email protected] Assemblyman Jared Huffman3501 Civic Center Drive, Room 412San Rafael, CA 94903Phone: (707)938-8157Fax: (415)479-2123Email: [email protected]

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3. St. Joseph Mobile Health Clinic (includes dental services)707-547-46124. Saints Jane and Mary Medical Center1580 Sebastopol Road, Santa Rosa707-591-96675. Sonoma County Indian Health Project114 Stony Point Road, Santa Rosa707-521-45456. Southwest Community Health Center751 Lombardi Court, Suite B, Santa Rosa707-547-22227. Chanate Family Practice Center3320 Chanate Road, Santa Rosa707-303-36008. Roseland Children’s Health Center at the Elementary School962 Sebastopol Rd, Santa Rosa707-578-20059. Elsie Allen Health Center at the High School599 Bellevue Avenue, G17, Santa Rosa707-528-577010. Santa Rosa Homeless Clinic465 A Street, Santa RosaDrop in Monday and Thursday mornings, Wednesdays all day• Sonoma1. Sonoma Valley Community Health Center430 West Napa Street, Suite F, Sonoma707-939-60702. St. Joseph Mobile Health Clinic (includes dental services)707-547-46123. Cultivando la Salud/Cultivating Health Mobile Dental Clinic707-547-4649• Windsor1. Alliance Medical Center8465 Old Redwood Highway, Suite 400, Windsor 707-433-54942. PDI Surgery Center (Hospital Dentistry Only)1380 19th Hole Drive, Windsor707-838-65603. St. Joseph Mobile Health Clinic (includes dental services)707-547-46124. Cultivando la Salud/Cultivating Health Mobile Dental Clinic707-547-4649

• CloverdaleAlexander Valley Regional Medical Center (includes dental services)6 Tarman Drive, Cloverdale707-894-4229• GualalaRedwood Coast Medical Services46900 Ocean Drive, Gualala707-884-4005• GuernevilleRussian River Health Center (includes dental services)16319 Third Street, Guerneville707-869-2849• HealdsburgAlliance Medical Center (includes dental services)1381 University Avenue, Healdsburg707-433-5494• OccidentalOccidental Area Health Center3802 Main Street, Occidental707-874-2444• Petaluma1. Petaluma Health Center (includes dental services)1301 Southpoint Blvd, Suite A, Petaluma707-559-75002. St. Joseph Mobile Health Clinic707-547-46123. Cultivando la Salud/Cultivating Health Mobile Dental Clinic707-547-4649• Rohnert Park1. Jewish Community Free Clinic490 City Hall Drive, Rohnert Park707-585-77802. St. Joseph Urgent Care - Rohnert Park1450 Medical Center Drive, Rohnert Park 707-584-0672• SebastopolSebastopol Community Health Center6800 Palm Avenue, Suite C, Sebastopol707-824-9999• Santa Rosa1. St. Joseph Urgent Care - Santa Rosa (includes dental services)925 Corporate Center Drive, Suite A, Santa Rosa707-543-20002. St. Joseph Dental Clinic751 Lombardi Court, Suite A, Santa Rosa707-547-2221

Is your child without healthcare insurance? Here are some resources:

For Affordable Health Insurance: Healthy Kids Sonoma County 1-800-427-8982Every child should have health coverage. This program connects you with a Certified Application Assistant near you who can determine which low-cost insurance program might be right for your child and help you complete the application process.

For Free Medical, Dental, or Pharmacy Services: Kids’ Net 707-544-KNET or 707-544-5638Has your child gone without needed medical care because of lack of insurance? If your child needs to see a doctor or dentist right away due to pain or illness, there is help. Children without insurance or a regular place to get healthcare can be connected with a community clinic or to one of the many volunteer doctors, dentist or pharmacies in Sonoma County.

For Free Check-Ups: CHDP 1-800-427-8982Children should be seen for regular well-checkups, whether they have insurance or not. The Child Health and Disability Prevention (CHDP) pro-gram pays for health assessments and services for low-income children and youth. CHDP also assists families with scheduling medical appoint-ments, transportation, and getting diagnostic and treatment services.

For Affordable Health and Dental Care: Health Centers, Clinics and Ur-gent Care

Si su hijo no tiene seguro medico, aquí le damos algunos recursos:

Para Obtener un Seguro Medico a Precios Favorables, Llame a: Healthy Kids Sonoma County 1-800-427-8982Cada niño debería tener un seguro medico. Este programa le conecta con un(a) Asistente Certificado(a) para que le ayude a Solicitar y determinar cual programa de seguro medico a un costo bajo es apropiado para su hijo y también le ayudara a completar el proceso para que solicite el seguro.

Para Servicios Médicos, Dentales, o de Farmacia Gratuitos: Kids’ Net 707-544-KNET or 707-544-5638¿Ha dejado de llevar a su hijo al doctor por falta de seguro medico? Si su hijo necesita que lo vea un doctor o dentista lo mas pronto posible porque esta enfermo o con dolor, hay ayuda. Los niños que no tienen seguro medico o un lugar regular donde reciben cuidado medico, pueden ser conectados con una clínica comunitaria o con uno de los muchos doctores, dentistas o farmacias que prestan sus servicios como voluntarios en el Condado de Sonoma.

Para recibir Chequeos Gratuitos: CHDP 1-800-427-8982Los niños deben ir al doctor para que les hagan chequeos de niños sanos con regularidad, tengan o no tengan seguro medico. El Programa de Salud y Prevención de Desabilidades Infantiles (CHDP por sus siglas en ingles) paga para que le hagan chequeos médicos y evaluaciones de salud a niños y jóvenes sanos de bajos recursos. El programa CHDP también ayuda a las familias para que programen sus citas medicas, ayuda con el transporte y para obtener servicios de diagnostico y tratamiento.

Para Cuidado de Salud a Precios Razonables y Servicios Dentales: Centros de Salud, Clinica y Atención de Urgencia

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What Causes Tooth Decay?

Tooth decay (cavities and/or rotted teeth) is caused by bacteria on the tooth. The condition is worsened when

a child’s teeth are exposed to sugary liquids, formula, soda, sports drinks, fruit juices or milk for a period of time. Putting a baby to bed with a bottle, or giving her a juice-filled sippy cup is a major culprit.

Tooth decay causes discomfort and makes it difficult for your child to chew food, sleep, pay attention in class

and at home. Untreated tooth decay on baby teeth can cause serious damage to the permanent (adult) teeth. It’s important that you brush and floss your child’s teeth twice a day.

TRY THESE INSTEAD:Fresh Fruit & Diluted JuiceSugar-Free Gum with XylitolWater

What Can PDI Help Me With?1. EnrollA Case Manager will work with you to ensure your child is enrolled in an insurance program if available.2. CoordinationA Case Manager schedules your child’s surgery appointment, and discusses important pre-op instructions.3. TransportationIf needed, a Case Manager helps arrange transportation to and/or from the surgery center.4. EducateA Case Manager will give you oral heath educational tools and a PDI “Goodie Bucket” to help prevent future tooth decay.

Who Can Refer Me to PDI in Sonoma County?• Alliance Medical Center 433-8161 (Healdsburg)• Cotati Family Dentistry 664-1200 (Cotati)• Kids’ Net 544-6911 (Santa Rosa)• Petaluma Health Clinic 559-7500 (Petaluma)• St. Joseph Mobile Dental Clinic 547–2221 (Santa Rosa)• Sonoma County Indian Health 521-4545(Santa Rosa)• Healthy Start (contact your child’s school)

IF YOUR CHILD HAS SEVERE TOOTH DECAY PDI CAN HELP

Contact PDI to learn more about our services.Call a PDI Case Manager: 707-838-6560 Toll Free: 877-

934-7372www.pedidental.org

¿Cuales Son las Causas de la Caries Dentales?

La caries dental es causada por bacterias en los dientes. Esta condición empeora cuando los dientes del niño

están expuestos a los líquidos con azúcar como la leche, fórmula, soda y jugos de fruta embotellada por un largo periodo de tiempo. Poner a dormir a su bebé con la botella de leche o una tasita con chupete es la mayor causa de éste problema.

¡PRUEBA ESTO!Frutas y Aguas FrescasChicle con XilytolAgua

¿De Que Manera PDI Me Puede Ayudar?1. InscribeteTrabaja con una coordinadora de servicios dentales para asegurarte que tu niño reciba los programas y el servicio adecuado.2. CoordinaciónUna coordinadora te ayuda a planear la cita para la cirugía y darte instrucciones de pre operación.TransportaciónSi necesita asistencia para el transporte hable con la coordinadora de servicios dentales para ayuda de ida y vuelta al centro de cirugía.3. EducaciónLas coordinadoras de servicios dentales te darán material educativo para mejorar la higiene bucal y prevenir las caries dentales en el futuro.

¿Quien Me Puede Referir a PDI en El Condado de Sonoma?• Alliance Medical Center 433-8161 (Healdsburg)• Cotati Family Dentistry 664-1200 (Cotati)• Kids’ Net 544-6911 (Santa Rosa)• Petaluma Health Center 559-7500 (Petaluma)• St. Joseph’s Mobile Dental Clinic 547-4649(Santa Rosa)• Sonoma County Indian Health 521-4545(Santa Rosa)• Head Start (pregunte en la escuela de su hijo)

PDI PUEDE AYUDAR SI SUS NIÑOS TIENEN CARIES SEVERA

Llame a PDI Para Aprender Más Acerca de Nuestros Servicios:

Contacte una coordinadora de servicios dentales de PDI: 707-838-6560 1-877-934-7372

www.pedidental.org

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River to Coast Children’s Services

P.O.Box 16/16300 1st St.Guerneville, Ca 95446

(707)869-3613 Fax(707) 869-2616

email: [email protected]://www.rccservices.org

River to Coast Children’s ServicesSirviendo el Oeste del Condado de Sonoma

con:

Referencias para el Cuidado de NiñosRecursos para los Niños y sus Familias

Apoyo para los Proveedores del Cuidado de Niños

Ayuda Monetaria para el Cuidado de NiñosPrograma de suministros de Emergencia

Gimnasio para Niños en GuernevillePrograma de Asientos de Seguridad

Programa de Conserjería

River to Coast Children’s Services

P.O.Box 16/16300 1st St.Guerneville, Ca 95446

(707)869-3613 Fax(707) 869-2616

email: [email protected]://www.rccservices.org

River to Coast Children’s ServicesServing west Sonoma County with:

Help paying for child careReferrals for child care

Resources for children and their familiesSupport for child care providersEmergency Resources Program

Kindergym and Infantgym in GuernevilleCar Safety Seat Program

Counseling Program for children and their families

Are you concerned about gangs, poverty,workforce readiness, high school drop-out rates

and national security? Come to a:TOWN HALL MEETING!

Panelists will speak and answer questions about why investing in Child Care and Child Development Services is Important to All of Us!

Sponsored by the Child Care Planning Council of Sonoma CountyThursday, October 21st

6:30pm-8:30pm

Steele Lane Community Center415 Steele Lane, Santa Rosa

♦ Free child care available by reservation only before October 14th. Call 524-2658.

♦ Spanish translation provided.

RSVP appreciated, but not required (707) 524-2658 or [email protected]

Está usted preocupado por las gangas, la pobreza, la preparación para los

trabajos, la cantidad de adolescentes que abandonan la escuela y la seguridad nacional? Venga a la

REUNION EN EL TOWN HALL!

Los panelistas hablarán y responderán preguntas sobre el porqué de invertir en los

Servicios de Cuidado y Desarrollo del Niño, es Importante para Todos Nosotros!

Auspiciado por el “Child Care Planning Council” del Condado de Sonoma

Jueves, 21 de Octubre6:30pm-8:30pm

Steele Lane Community Center415 Steele Lane, Santa Rosa

♦ Habrá cuidado de niños gratis, disponible solamente con reservación

antes del 14 de Octubre. Llame al 524-2658.♦ Se ofrecerá traducción al español.

Apreciamos su reservación, si es posible (707) 524-2658 or [email protected]