The HOPE National Resource Center is based out of Tufts Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts. We are creating a paradigm shift in systems of care, communities, and policies to value and actively bolster positive childhood experiences (PCEs). HOPE offers research, resources, trainings and technical assistance to help bring the power of the positive into the lives of children and their families.

Positive experiences can ease toxic stress and help children and youth grow into more resilient, healthier adults. Positive experiences can help counteract the affects of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences (HOPE) identifies ways that our communities and systems of care can better ensure that all children have more positive experiences and that all families have support to nurture and celebrate their strengths.

The Four Building Blocks of HOPE are composed of key positive childhood experiences (PCEs). The sources of those experiences and opportunitie…

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Futures Without Violence offers programs, policy development, and public action campaigns designed to prevent and end violence against women and children around the world in areas such as (but not limited to):

• Children, Youth & Teens - https://www.futureswithoutviolence.org/children-youth-teens/
• Engaging Men - https://www.futureswithoutviolence.org/engaging-men/
• The Courage Museum - https://www.futureswithoutviolence.org/the-courage-museum/
• Global Violence Program - https://policy.futureswithoutviolence.org/international/
• Health - https://www.futureswithoutviolence.org/health-2/
• Learning & Leadership - https://www.futureswithoutviolence.org/leadership-professional-development/
• Policy & Advocacy - https://policy.futureswithoutviolence.org/
• Human Trafficking - https://www.futureswithoutviolence.org/human-trafficking/
• Workplace and Economic Justice - https://www.futureswithoutviolence.org/workplace-safety-equity/

In an effort to transform social norms, they train profess…

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This resource provides information about bus fares and passes for Nevada County Connects, the public bus system serving Western Nevada County.

Discounted fare cards are available for eligible seniors, individuals with disabilities, and youth passengers. Children aged 5 years and younger ride free.

Discounted Fare Eligibility:

• Seniors (65+): Must present a valid state Driver’s License, photo ID card, or Medicare card (not Medi-Cal).
  • Golden Ticket Pass (80+): Lifetime pass for seniors aged 80 and older, offering unlimited free rides on all Nevada County Connects routes. Available to Nevada County residents with proof of age (valid California ID card or Driver’s License). Not applicable to Nevada County Now paratransit services.
• People with Disabilities: Must present one of the following:
  • DMV printout showing name for DMV Disabled placard.
  • Valid Medicare card (not Medi-Cal).
  • ADA Paratransit eligibility card from Nevada County Transit Services.
  • ADA or Disabled ID eligibility do…

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California Alliance of Caregivers…

• serves foster, kinship, guardian, and adoptive families
• provides one one-on-one assistance to families who need to connect to resources and benefits that are specifically for children and youth currently in or from foster care
• provides free parent training and resources for all parents, but they are directed toward parents caring for children with mental health needs
• hosts weekly, virtual, facilitated support groups
• has a leadership coalition around the state that supports families at the local level

Trainings are free for all parents and caregivers. Training and support are primarily targeted to parents and caregivers of children in or from foster care; and children with mental health needs.

Web pages

• Home - https://cacaregivers.org/

The Roseville Police Activities League provides safe and supervised environments for recreational, athletic, social, educational programs.

Programs offered appeal to the different interests of children and young adults helping to build meaningful relationships between Roseville youth and Police Officers.

RPAL also partners with KidsFirst to provide homework help to kids twice a week. All RPAL programs and events are low cost. Some athletic activities include Boxing, Taekwondo, Basketball, Dance, art, cooking, and Yoga.

This program is only available for Roseville residents.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.rosevillepal.com/

Nevada County Behavioral Health Substance Use Disorder Services offers:

• Withdrawal management
• Residential, outpatient, and perinatal treatment
• Transitional living and prevention services
• Additional services for people with both mental illness and substance use disorders who are Medi-Cal beneficiaries
• Outpatient drug and alcohol services for youth
• Walk-in Assessment Clinic for Drug and Alcohol Treatment for Nevada County Residents who have Medi-Cal or who might be eligible for Medi-Cal who are interested in Residential Treatment for a Substance use Disorder. Monday through Friday from 8:30 to 11:30am daily at 500 Crown Point Circle, Grass Valley, CA 95945.

Visit the Substance Use Services web page for info about

• Assessment
• Consultation and referral services
• Prevention, including info about naloxone/Narcan
• Resources

Rural Homeless Opiate Program
The Rural Homeless Opiate Program (RHOP) is a program of Nevada County Behavioral Health that can provide Substance Use Disorder (SUD) care c… [read more]