Links

PUBLIC AGENCIES, COMMISSIONS AND DEPARTMENTS

• California Department of Social Services

• Office of Child Abuse Prevention (OCAP)

• Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors

• Santa Barbara County Department of Social Services

• Santa Barbara County Home Page 

• Santa Barbara County, Public Health Department, Children's Medical Services

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY COMMISSIONS, COUNCILS AND COLLABORATIVES

• First 5 Santa Barbara County Children and Families Commission

• Santa Barbara County Child Abuse Prevention Council

• Santa Barbara County Child Care Planning Council

• Santa Barbara County Human Services Commission

• Santa Barbara County Office of Education

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RESOURCES AND OTHER LINKS OF INTEREST

Trauma-Sensitive Schools Training Package

Resources to introduce all school staff to the concept of trauma sensitivity, and suggest practices to adopt in the classroom and schoolwide.

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Child & Family WebGuide
Directory providing links to child development research and practical advice.

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Children NOW
National organization dedicated to insuring that children are the top public policy priority. 

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Meth Summit Report 2008
Report of the Methamphetamine Prevention Network Summit

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Child Welfare Information Gateway
Resources for professionals and families. Download from Website; order online, by e-mail, or by phone.

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National Center for Children in Poverty
Identifies and promotes strategies that prevent child poverty in the U.S.

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The Future of Children
Providing research and analysis to promote effective policies and programs for children.

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Family Support America
National resource organization for the theory, policy, and practice of family support.

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Addiction Resource
Addiction Resource connects those fighting addiction with rehab centers and treatment. Find free help, advice and information on treatment centers.

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Healthfinder.gov
US government directory of online publications, clearinghouses, databases, web sites, and support and self-help groups, as well as the government agencies and not-for-profit organizations.

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AlcoRehab
A free online guide to alcohol addiction, treatment, and recovery.