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FALL 2011
October - December Newsletter Contents
Community Event: Blues Bash '11
Informative Article: Mountain Communities Coalition Against Substance Abuse
KCNC News: Become A Leader - KCNC Leadership Development Program
KCNC News: KCNC Collaborative Meeting Dates & Trainings
KCNC News: Guide to Local Collaboratives
Community Event: Fill the Bowl 2011
Community Event: Good Neighbor Festival
Community Event: Kern County Senior Games
Community Event: Correctional Counseling for Change
Community Event: Bakersfield Murder Mystery Party
Community Event: Life Skills & Mentoring Workshop
Community Event: Smoke-Free Outdoor Areas Workshop
Community Event: Family to Family Mentoring
Community Event: ADAKC & Pacifica Senior Living
Community Event: Bakersfield Homeless Center
Community Event: Youth Workshop
Community Event: 4th Annual Turkey Trot
Community Event: Fog Run
Informative Article: Helping Incorporate Reliable Employees
Informative Article: Bakersfield City School District Free SES Tutoring
Informative Article: National Parent Helpline
Informative Article: The Three P's of Home Fire Safety
Informative Article: CAPK Head Start Policy Council
Informative Article: City of Bakersfield Battles Graffiti with New Smart Phone Technology
Informative Article: The Kern County Human Relations Commission
Informative Article: 60 Seconds of Safety After the Fire
Informative Article: City of Bakersfield 2012-13 Funding Handbook
SUMMER 2011
July - September Newsletter Contents
Community Event: Free Summer Camp & Free Meals in Shafter
Informative Article: Youth in Gangs
KCNC News: KCNC Collaborative Meeting Dates & Trainings
KCNC News: Guide to Local Collaboratives
Community Event: Jammin Island Hula
Community Event: Heart of the Mountain Art Auction & Wine Tasting
Community Event: Borrowed Hope Mentoring of Teen Moms
Community Event: Farmers' Market
Community Event: Girl Scouts
Community Event: ADAKC Golf Classic
Community Event: H.E.A.R.T.S. Connection International Festival
Informative Article: New Program Coordinator at Haven Counseling/Kinship Support Services
Informative Article: WIC Farmer's Market Nutrition Program
Informative Article: Preventing Heat Illness
Informative Article: Water Safety for Everyone
SPRING 2011
April - June Newsletter Contents
Community Event: April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
Informative Article: Kern County Breast Feeding Coalition Resource Directory
KCNC News: Kern Cares Prevention Calendar
KCNC News: KCNC Collaborative Meeting Dates & Trainings
KCNC News: Guide to Local Collaboratives
KCNC News: Dream Center & Coffee House Mugs
Community Event: Child Abuse Prevention It's Our Responsibility
Community Event: National Crime Victims'Week Kick Off & Events
Community Event: Kern Adult Literacy Council
Community Event: Walk for the Arts
Community Event: Kern County Library
Community Event: Rummage Sale
Community Event: Girl Scouts of Central California
Community Event: Freedom from Prejudice Celebration
Community Event: CASA of Kern County Rio Bravo Runs
Community Event: Walk Across the Spectrum
Community Event: Spring Break Kids Camp
Community Event: No Butts Left Behind
Community Event: Humanitarian Awards Banquet
Informative Article: Children's Medical Center
Informative Article: Casa Welcomes 24 New Graduates
Informative Article: WIC - Mobile
Informative Article: Mountain Communities Family Resource Center
Informative Article: Kern Servie Initiative
Informative Article: National Nutrition Month
Informative Article: Head Start
Informative Article: Chronic Disease Self-Management Programs
WINTER 2011
January - March Newsletter Contents
Community Event: California Breast Feeding Summit
Informative Article: Clinica Sierra Vista
FALL 2010
October - December Newsletter Contents
Community Event: Flu Season
Informative Article: You Make A Difference Award
SUMMER 2010
July - September Newsletter Contents
Community Event: July is Burn Prevention Month
Informative Article: First Annual Hoopfest for Local Foster Youth
SPRING 2010
April - June Newsletter Contents
Community Event: April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
Informative Article: D.H.S. Social Worker Jennifer Mason Wins Outstanding Adult Supporter Award
January - March Newsletter Contents
Community Event: Get on the Bus Program
Informative Article: The 2010 Census: A New Portrait of America (English & Spanish)
Fall 2009
October - December Newsletter Contents
Community Event: Dodgeball "The Tournament" is Back!
Informative Article: Bakersfield City School District Free SES* Tutoring
Summer 2009
July - September Newsletter Contents
Community Event: Shafter Healthy Start
Informative Article: Summer Safety Tips for Keeping Your Family Safe
SPRING 2009
April - June Newsletter Contents
Community Event: 2009 Child Abuse Prevention Month Activities
Informative Article: Arvin Family Resource Center
Organization Update: Kern County Probation Department Programs
January - March Newsletter Contents
Community Event: Greenfield Walking Group
Informative Article: Isolation and the Elderly
Organization Update: Haven Counseling Center
Fall 2008
Community Event: November is National Adoption Awareness Month
Informative Article: California Central Valley Fights Obesity Epidemic
Community Event: How to Start a Child Care Business
Informative Article: Want to Escape the Heat
Organization Update: DHS Continues to Improve Child Welfare Services: A CWIC Update
Community Event: CALM Celebrates 25 Years on May 17, 2008
Informative Article: Bakersfield Police Department Launches Webcast Site
Organization Update: United Way of Kern County
January - March Newsletter Contents
KCNC News: 2008 Leadership Development Class Participants
Community Event: The Child Prevention Summit
Informative Article: Anniversary Celebration Leads to Walking Path
Organization Update: Kern County Aging & Adult Services Department
KCNC News: KCNC Announces the 2011-2012 Governing Board
KCNC News: KCNC Collaborative Meeting Dates & Trainings
KCNC News: Guide to Local Collaboratives
Community Event: Caregivers of Kern County
Community Event: Kern County Infant Toddler Seminar
Community Event: 22nd Annual 5K-10K Fog Run
Community Event: Greg & Steve Concert
Community Event: Girl Scout Events
Community Event: Golf Tournament
Community Event: Empowering Families
Community Event: Community Wellness Classes
Community Event: Free Health Screenings
Community Event: Empowerment
Informative Article: CASA Welcomes 16 New Graduates
Informative Article: Asthma Wellness Program
Informative Article: Mountain Communities Family Resource Center
Informative Article: Visible Addresses
Informative Article: Homeland Security Through Neighborhood Watch
Informative Article: Want to Fight Obesity?
Informative Article: Healthy Kids in Healthy Homes
Informative Article: Foster Youth Mentoring
Informative Article: 2010 Chevron Spirit Awards Reception
KCNC News: KCNC Proudly Introduces The Care Gallery
KCNC News: Kern Cares
KCNC News: 2011 KCNC Accreditation Applications Now Available
KCNC News: Chevron Donates Money for Child Abuse Prevention Month
KCNC News: KCNC Leadership Development Program
KCNC News: KCNC Collaborative Meeting Dates & Trainings
KCNC News: Guide to Local Collaboratives
Community Event: Lead Poisoning
Community Event: Bakersfield City School District Free SES* Tutoring
Community Event: Chevron Supporting Our Families
Community Event: Real Talk: The Urban Life
Community Event: CAPK Policy Council
Community Event: 2011 - 2012 Funding Handbook
Community Event: AA Meetings
Community Event: League of Women Voters
Community Event: Good Neighbor Festival
Community Event: CASA Volunteer
Community Event: Holiday Cottage
Community Event: Kern County Child Development Conference
Community Event: Christmas Around the World
Community Event: National Adoption Awareness Month
Community Event: Pet Adoption Fiesta
Community Event: Bakersfield Community Theatre
Community Event: Bakersfield Christmas for Seniors
Community Event: Holiday Season Safety Tips
Informative Article: Buttonwillow Community Resource Center
Informative Article: The Three P's of Home Fire Safety
Informative Article: Web Site Dedicated to Grant Development
Informative Article: Comfort Dental Kids
KCNC News: 2010 KCNC Leadership Development Graduates
KCNC News: KCNC Collaborative Meeting Dates & Trainings
KCNC News: Guide to Local Collaboratives
Community Event: Kern Cares
Community Event: Artfest 2010
Community Event: Farmer's Market
Community Event: Arvin First Time Homebuyer
Community Event: Walk Me Home . . . to the Place I Belong
Community Event: H.E.A.R.T.S. Connection - Workshop for Sibling of Children with Special Needs, Fireworks Booth and International Festival
Community Event: Save the Date - Annual Kern County School Age Seminar
Informative Article: 2009 Beautiful Bakersfield Award
Informative Article: Lessons from Nature
Informative Article: Child Advocates Honored
Informative Article: California Department of Public Health
Informative Article: Shafter Healthy Start
Informative Article: Top 7 Summer Safety Hazards
Informative Article: Beware Seniors for a Scam Near You
Informative Article: Video Voice Mapping Gaining National Interest
Informative Article: Kern Assistive Technology Center
Informative Article: CASA Welcomes New Graduates
Informative Article: Migrant & Seasonal Head Start Program
KCNC News: Differential Response to Receive First 5 Funding
KCNC News: KCNC Collaborative Meeting Dates & Trainings
KCNC News: Guide to Local Collaboratives
Community Event: National Crime Victims' Rights Week
Community Event: CASA of Kern County Rio Bravo Runs
Community Event: Leadership & Support Programs for Youth
Community Event: Department of Public Health Classes
Community Event: Read for Life Gala & Reception
Community Event: Winnie the Pooh
Community Event: May is Water Safety Awareness Month
Community Event: April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Community Event: Elder Abuse Prevention Council
Community Event: Fatherhood Conference
Informative Article: Study Finds Abuse in One of 43 Babies
Informative Article: Clinica Sierra Vista WIC Program
Informative Article: Young Champion for Change
Informative Article: Gema Perez at the Governors Summit
Informative Article: Clinica Sierra Vista - National Patient Safety Week
Informative Article: Water Safety Tips
Informative Article: Kern Medical Reserve Corps
Winter 2010
KCNC News: Chevron Supporting our Families
KCNC News: KCNC Leadership Development Class
KCNC News: Sharing in the Christmas Spirit
KCNC News: Greenfield Walking Group
KCNC News: KCNC Collaborative Meeting Dates & Trainings
KCNC News: Guide to Local Collaboratives
KCNC News: KCNC Annual Report 2008-2009
Community Event: Visit with Santa
Community Event: New Boys & Girls Club Now Open in the SW
Community Event: Wasco Union Elementary School District
Community Event: Shafter Healthy Start
Community Event: CASA'S Winter Training Class
Community Event: Arts & Ivories
Community Event: NHSI Annual Health/Resource Fairs
Community Event: Save the Date - Kern County Infant Toddler Seminar
Community Event: The Parent Toolbox
Community Event: Greg & Steve Concert
Informative Article: Girl Scouts
Informative Article: H1N1 & You
Informative Article: Personal & Home Safety
Informative Article: Kern Adult Literacy Council, Inc.
Informative Article: Ready to Ride it Out?
Informative Article: Winter Safety Tips for Keeping Your Family Healthy
KCNC News: Distinguished Service Award
KCNC News: 2009 Project D.R.E.A.M. Leadership Academy
KCNC News: KCNC Leadership Development Program
KCNC News: KCNC General Information
KCNC News: Guide to Local Collaboratives
KCNC News: KCNC/Dream Center & Coffee House Hours & Mission Statement
Community Event: Breast Cancer Awareness
Community Event: Girl Scouts
Community Event: Have You Heard? Wrightslaw is coming to Bakersfield
Community Event: H.E.A.R.T.S. Connection Bunko Tournament
Community Event: Kern County School Age Seminar
Community Event: Kern County Museum Family Events
Community Event: Greg & Steve Concert
Community Event: League of Women Voters
Informative Article: Stand up For Children so They'll Have a Chance
Informative Article: Kinship Support Services Program
Informative Article: Bakersfield Anti-Graffiti Task Force Now on Facebook
Informative Article: Shafter Healthy Start
Informative Article: Holiday Families 2009
Informative Article: WIC Program Changes
Informative Article: The War on Identity Theft
Informative Article: 2009 Chevron Spirit Awards
Informative Article: Homeland Security Through Neighborhood Watch
Informative Article: 2009 DVAC Update
KCNC News: KCNC Leadership Class Comes to an End
KCNC News: Chevron Supports KCNC
KCNC News: 2009 KCNC Leadership Development Graduates
KCNC News: KCNC RFP Update
KCNC News: KCNC General Information
KCNC News: Guide to Local Collaboratives
Community Event: Farmer's Market
Community Event: Guild House Celebration
Community Event: Softball Smash 2009
Community Event: Save the Date for Artfest 2009
Community Event: Kern County Museum Summer Events
Informative Article: Creative Partnering Leads to New Playground at Stiern Park
Informative Article: Foster Youth Services
Informative Article: Violence Breaks out at Kids Summer Camp
Informative Article: Recognition Continues for Lamont SAL Girl
Informative Article: Local Youth Lead the Way in Reducing Illegal Sales of Tobacco
Informative Article: Wasco Collaborative
Informative Article: First 5 Kern Announces Request for Proposals
Informative Article: CAL-Learn & Adolescent Family Life Graduation
Informative Article: The Immunization Registry and You
Informative Article: Girl Scouts for Foster Youth
Informative Article: Need Parent Project or Loving Solutions Class Kits and/or Materials?
Informative Article: Leadership Bakersfield Mentors Former Foster Youth
Informative Article: Changes to WIC Food Packages
Informative Article: Kern River Valley Family Resource Center Awarded Two Grants from Kern Community Foundation
Informative Article: Head Start/Early Head Start Policy Council
KCNC News: KCNC General Information
KCNC News: Guide to Local Collaboratives
KCNC News: Congratulations to Accredited Local Collaboratives
Community Event: 2009 National Crime Victims' Rights Week
Community Event: 34th Street Neighborhood Partnership
Community Event: April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month
Community Event: April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)
Community Event: Domestic Violence in Late Life
Community Event: Fatherhood Conference 2009
Community Event: Immigrants & Healthcare
Community Event: Kern County Jr Black Apprentice 2009
Community Event: Kern County Museum Events
Community Event: Light of Hope 2009
Community Event: National Foster Care Month Kick-Off Event
Community Event: National Health Services Inc. Health Fairs
Community Event: Rap Session #2: Race Relations
Informative Article: Domestic Violence Reduction Project
Informative Article: Champ-Net
Informative Article: Chevron Supporting our Foster Youth
Informative Article: Early Childhood Education Services
Informative Article: League of Women Voters
Informative Article: Regional Award Winners
Informative Article: Shafter Healthy Start
Informative Article: Social Enrepreneurship, An Old Concept for a New Economy
"Winter 2009"
KCNC News: KCNC Welcomes New Board President
KCNC News: New KCNC Board Member
KCNC News: KCNC 2009 - 2011 Governing Board
KCNC News: Foster Youth Services Activities
KCNC News: Guide to Local Collaboratives
Community Event: Kern County Infant Toddler Seminar
Community Event: Autism Awareness Conference
Community Event: Step Up to the Plate for a Child
Community Event: Kern County Homeless Collaborative
Informative Article: Spreading Holiday Cheer
Informative Article: Lamont Sheriff's Activities League
Organization Update: Kern County Department of Public Health Programs
Organization Update: Child Guidance Foster Family Agency
October - December Newsletter Contents
KCNC News: The Dream is Now a Reality
KCNC News: 2008 Leadership Development Program
KCNC News: 2008 Leadership Development Graduation
KCNC News: 2009 Leadership Development Applications
KCNC News: KCNC Newsletter to Go Electronic
KCNC News: Guide to Local Collaboratives
KCNC News: Together for a Better Community
Informative Article: Kinship Support Services
Informative Article: Shafter Healthy Start
Informative Article: 2007 - 2008 Foster Youth Services Program Highlights
Summer 2008
July - September Newsletter Contents
KCNC News: Efforts-to-Outcomes Software
KCNC News: Foster Youth Services Field Trip
KCNC News: Guide to Local Collaboratives
KCNC News: Powerful Partnerships Create Walking Path
KCNC News: KCNC Leadership Development Graduates
Community Event: "The Reading Express"
Community Event: Farmers Market
Community Event: Kern County Museum Summer Events
Community Event: Covenant Community Services
Community Event: DVAC Conference
Community Event: Alliance Against Family Violence & Sexual Assault
Community Event: Kern County Child Development Conference
Community Event: Tee up for Fun. . .Tee up for Children. . .Tee up for CASA
Informative Article: Senior Outreach Assessment Response (SOAR) Program
Informative Article: Time Flies! Repairing Lives
Informative Article: Shafter Healthy Start
Informative Article: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness
Spring 2008 ![]()
April - June Newsletter Contents
KCNC News: KCNC Recognizes Kern Leaders
KCNC News: Foster Youth Services Updates
KCNC News: Greenfield Walking Group Update
KCNC News: Guide to Local Collaboratives
Community Event: Become a CASA Volunteer
Community Event: Light of Hope 2008
Community Event: National Foster Care Month
Community Event: Kern County Museum Events
Community Event: 2008 National Crime Victims' Rights Week
Organization Update: Kern County Aging & Adult Services Department
Organization Update: Kern County Department of Public Health
Winter 2008
KCNC News: Project Dream Updates
KCNC News: Guide to Local Collaboratives
Community Event: Domestic Violence Advisory Council
Community Event: Kern County Infant Toddler Seminar
Community Event: Institute for Parent Educators
Community Event: Leap into the Heart of a Child
Community Event: Wasco Collaborative
Community Event: Links for Life
Community Event: Parent Support/Scrapbooking Group
Community Event: Family Fun Day 2008
Community Event: Nominations Currently Being Accepted for Community Awards at 2008 Summit
Informative Article: Kern Parent Project Website Launched
Informative Article: Empowerment Through Education
Organization Update: Kern County Department of Public Health Programs
Organization Update: Child Guidance Foster Family Agency


