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First 5 Mendocino Hosts Inspirational State of the Child Summit

First 5 Mendocino hosted its State of the Child Summit, bringing together professionals, community leaders, and advocates dedicated to improving the lives of children and families in Mendocino County. This most recent event featured keynote presentations by Dr. Dacher Keltner and Dr. MC McDonald, who each shared their research and insights on how emotions like awe and joy can play a transformative role in healing trauma.
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Celebrating 25 Years of Dedicated Service

First 5 Mendocino's commitment to fostering a supportive environment for children and families has made a lasting impact on the community. Our team's focus on early childhood development, resource provision, collaboration, advocacy, and funding has helped shape a brighter future for the children of Mendocino County. We remain committed to moving forward, improving systems and outcomes for all children and families.
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Powerful Insights from the Justice-Doing of Kin First Training

Families, in all the different ways they may look and function, are the foundational unit of love and security in our society and should be seen as the greatest resource for children to grow and achieve their full potential. Kin First and Family Finding practices are essential in how all professionals work with families, as they emphasize the importance of maintaining and strengthening familial connections.
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Motivational Interviewing Returns to Ukiah

We invited Dr. Igor Koutsenok back to Mendocino County for an advanced motivational interviewing (MI) training intended to deepen professionals' understanding and application of MI techniques, particularly in the context of behavioral change and addiction treatment.
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Why We Invest in Trauma-Informed Trainings: Top Three Reasons for Our Commitment

In recent years, the conversation around trauma-informed practices has gained significant momentum across various sectors, including education, healthcare, and social services. As stakeholders in our community, it’s essential to understand why we dedicate considerable energy and time to trauma-informed trainings.
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