Temecula/Murrieta HOPE Collaborative

Preventing child abuse is possible! Your voice is the strongest way to spread awareness and protect children from further harm. This campaign was meant to highlight and address a worldwide issue that will not end unless we continue to educate and apply preventative measures to families throughout the country.

One of the most important things that we can do is support families, parents, and caregivers all year long in ways that promote and build upon their strengths and enable them to care for their children safely before maltreatment even becomes a possibility. If interested in learning practical and effective parenting techniques, please join us on April 24th for our last workshop of the month, Effective Parenting and Healthy Family Dynamics.

Click here to Register: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w9n4sAPiPT-uHVYqVMYsNc-yfa1fH0LZ7vm2W1V_Q3A/edit

- Visit our website to download our prevention and resource booklet to learn how to apply more of these preventative measures into your everyday life.
https://www.hopecollaborative.org/child-abuse-prevention-month

With our fast-paced lifestyles it can be difficult managing the roles parents take on to provide and care for their children. These challenges may later create negative family dynamics which
can lead to neglect in the household. To learn how to promote strong parent-child relationships in continuation with our April Campaign workshops please join us on April 17th between 5:30-
6:30pm in English and from 6:30-7:30pm in Spanish.

Click here to register: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w9n4sAPiPT-uHVYqVMYsNc-yfa1fH0LZ7vm2W1V_Q3A/edit

If you suspect a child is experiencing any form of abuse, please call 1-800-442-4918

Visit www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/childabuseandneglect/ for more information.

To learn more about the negative impacts s*xual abuse has on children please attend our workshop on April 10th. This virtual event will take place between 5:30-6:30pm in English and
from 6:30-7:30pm in Spanish.

Register here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w9n4sAPiPT-uHVYqVMYsNc-yfa1fH0LZ7vm2W1V_Q3A/edit

- If you suspect a child is experiencing any form of abuse, please call 1-800-442-4918

- Visit childprotect.org for more information.

We would like to invite you to join us for our Child Abuse Awareness Flag Raising Ceremony!

When: Tuesday, March 28th at 4pm
Where: Riverside County Administrative Center

We HOPE to see you there!

Human trafficking involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain some type of labor or commercial s*x act. Although anyone can be trafficked, LGBTQIA+ youth are particularly vulnerable due to the absence of strong support networks, marginalization, and high rates of prior histories of violence.

January 11th is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Since 2014, nearly 15,000 youth have been identified by the Child Welfare Services for suspected exploitation and/or trafficking. Talk to a young person in your life to share the warning signs of human trafficking.

January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. It is a time to raise awareness and take collective action to prevent and end exploitation for all. Throughout this month, we honor first and foremost the survivors and thrivers, whose resilient voices shape and inspire our local and national work. Human Trafficking includes all forms of commercial s*xual exploitation of children. This encompasses the use, procuring, or offering of children for prostitution or po*******hy.

If you need assistance or have questions about human trafficking, call the National Human Trafficking Hotline (888) 373-7888. If you are in immediate danger or witness a potential HT situation happening, call 911.

Our annual HOPE for the Holidays Toy Drive is here!! 🎄❄️🎁🧸
This toy drive benefits the foster children of Riverside County. If you wish to make a monetary donation please visit the link in our bio or contact us at 951-686-3750

🎁 ALL Donations can be made at our main office located at 21250 Box Springs Rd. Suite 109 Moreno Valley, CA 92557.

🧸 If you would like to host a donation box, please contact Sheila Hernandez at [email protected]

Calling all parents with children ages 1month- 4 months to join us for our free Nurturing Touch Parent Workshop, this Saturday, June 18, 2022 from 1:00pm-3:00pm!

For more information please contact [email protected]

Having a Safe Person can prevent children from being abused by having a person to get guidance during difficult situations. We are reminded of this by our next submission which comes from a local 7th grader they write:

"If I ever feel unsafe in any way, I let my mom know right away. She’s always there for me and has helped me in so many ways. Along with my other family members, I would say she is my safe person. She loves me so much, and I don’t think I’ll ever be able to express all my love for her."

Our next submission reminds us that a Safe Person is not always an adult but can still hold the same power.

This amazing submission comes from a local high school sophomore, they write: 'The person in my painting is one of my friends from school. She helps me through a lot, and I really wouldn't be in the mindset that I'm sort of in without her."

This amazing submission comes from one of our local middle school students! They write:
"My safe person Is my mom; She is always there to help me. I know I can trust her with anything and when I am down, she inspires me to work hard"

Being a safe person to a child means that a child can trust you to be there for them when they need help free of judgement. A Safe person status matters more than just when it’s “crunch-time.” We know life can be stressful, and it is easy for kids and parents to get overwhelmed. This is why it’s so important to always have an open line of communication with your kids, so no matter what is going on in your life, they know they can communicate their feelings with you.

This amazing submission comes from one of our local middle school students! They write:

"My safe person Is my mom; She is always there to help me. I know I can trust her with anything and when I am down, she inspires me to work hard"

Being a safe person to a child means that a child can trust you to be there for them when they need help free of judgment. A Safe person's status matters more than just when it’s “crunch-time.” We know life can be stressful, and it is easy for kids and parents to get overwhelmed. This is why it’s so important to always have an open line of communication with your kids, so no matter what is going on in your life, they know they can communicate their feelings with you.

HOPE Collaborative has had a successful first week with the launch of the "Working with HOPE" campaign!

HOPE Collaborative has joined forces with our everyday heroes. We are calling upon our workforce to stand up against child abuse and help bring awareness to Child Abuse Prevention Month. We invite Riverside County’s Workforce to stand in solidarity and recognize April as Month by spreading awareness and showcasing their support within their community. We began to distribute our Child Abuse Prevention Kit which comes with education posters, blue ribbons, and stickers for your staff. HOPE is also extending the opportunity for our workforce to become mandated reporters to empower our community and create a safer environment for Riverside County's youth.

Its Child Abuse Prevention Month!  
 
In honor of April, District 3 Hope Collaborative wanted to bring awareness on the importance of having a “Safe Person”. We asked students to use their art skills to tell us who their safe person is! 
 
Did you know that cultivating a healthy, trusting relationship with children is actually one of the best protections against abuse. Kids will be less vulnerable to people who would violate their boundaries and more likely to tell you if they are uncomfortable or if abuse occurs. Every child needs a safe person in their life they can talk to if they have been hurt or are concerned about their safety.  
 
Our first submission comes from a senior in high school: 
 
“I digitally drew my interpretation of my safe person during a time of need. The darker outside perimeter mimics the doodles that can be found in many of my early notebooks growing up. There is clear confusion and difficulty seen through the clashed drawings, which brings a deeper focus to the middle of the picture. Because everyone’s safe person is so different from each other’s, I decided to leave the person unidentifiable. This person is unique to everyone’s circumstances and each person has a different experience in life. However, this person always brings light and joy to the darkest places, which makes them so important in all of our lives.”

HOPE Collaborative District 3 is excited to announce our Social Media Art Contest! 🎨🎭

Contest theme: "Who is your safe person?"

Enter by: Posting and using , DM your entry to , or email it to [email protected]

Deadline: April 4, 2022

🚨Attention all Senior graduating Foster youth in Riverside County
HOPE Collaborative would like to invite you to apply to the Fostering HOPE Scholarship program, where thanks to the generous donation of San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, you could be awarded $500 or more to assist with your higher education expenses! 📚🎓👨‍🎓

For more information or to apply please visit our website at www.hopecollaborative.org/fostering-hope



🚨Atención a todos los jóvenes de crianza temporal que se gradúan en el condado de Riverside
HOPE Collaborative desea invitarlo a presentar una solicitud para el programa de becas Fostering HOPE, donde, gracias a la generosa donación de San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, ¡Podría recibir $500 o más para ayudarlo con sus gastos de educación superior! 📚🎓👨‍🎓
Para obtener más información o para presentar una solicitud, visite nuestro sitio web en www.hopecollaborative.org/fostering-hope

Our friends at Project Chela would like to invite you to attend their online classes of Nurturing Touch & Parenting Education Support for parents of children with special needs. For more information please contact 951-489-8068.

Click here to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nurturing-touch-a-tool-for-parents-of-child-with-special-needs-tickets-255283298217

Happy Monday! ☕ Just a quick reminder that our last Human Trafficking Prevention workshop for this month will take place Wednesday, January 26 at 3pm. 📆 Join us for a chance to win a Self-care or Family engagement basket; that is jammed-packed with resources, family fun activities, and lots of goodies!! 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦🎨💅

Visit our website at www.hopecollaborative/upcomingevents to register for this event.

Calling all educators!! Do you work with children under the age of 5? Would you like to sharpen your skills in positive teacher-child relationships? Come join us each week to strengthen your education as we discuss a variety of topics ranging from separation anxiety, problem-solving in the classroom, emotional regulation, and positive behavior management. 🍎👩‍🏫📏

To enroll you must be an educator within Riverside County, CA.
A certificate will be provided upon completion of all 6 classes.

For more information please call 951-369-8036.

Register here:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/preschool-teacher-training-tickets-251578497057

Preschool Teacher Training Certificate training available to educators of children ages 0-5. Teachers must work in Riverside county CA to qualify for this training.

Happy Friday Eve! 🥳

Our friends at RARCC would like to invite you to their free self-defense class, the last Saturday of every month! For more information please call 951-686-7273 or visit their website.

The Dads Assisting Dads (DADs) Coalition has partnered with family-focused Riverside County agencies to host Dads & Donuts, a resource fair and celebration of fatherhood. Attendees can enjoy free donuts and coffee while learning more about the DADs Coalition and its services to fathers, father figures, and families throughout the county.



La Coalición de Dads Assisting Dads (DADs) se ha asociado con agencias del Condado de Riverside centradas en la familia para organizar Papás y Donas, una feria de recursos y celebración de la paternidad. Los asistentes podrán disfrutar de donas y café gratis mientras aprenden más sobre la Coalición DADs y sus servicios para padres, figuras paternas y familias en todo el condado.

The HOPE Collaborative team, would like to invite you to join us every Wednesday, starting January 5th at 3:00pm, for our parent series where you will learn about human trafficking, online safety, and how to keep you and your family safe.

Open in URL browser to register https://fsaca.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZApc-2ppz0uGdXXELAKvBNvQLPhDW5gJnes

The HOPE Collaborative team, would like to invite you to join us every Wednesday, starting January 5th at 3:00pm, for our parent series where you will learn about human trafficking, online safety, and how to keep you and your family safe.

Click here to register: https://fsaca.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZApc-2ppz0uGdXXELAKvBNvQLPhDW5gJnes

Thank you Compass Christian Church for your wonderful toy donation!!

If you would like to make a donation, please visit our website at www.hopecollaborative.org to find a donation box near you or contact our staff at 951-686-3750.