Family Wellness News - June 2024

King Philip, Norfolk, Plainville & Wrentham Schools

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My Kid Won't Go to School

Are you a family struggling with a child who doesn't want to go to school? The Parent/Professional Advocacy League is hosting a free workshop to explore this challenge while maintaining your relationship with your child.

June 25, 2024, 12-2 on Zoom

Register

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Practical Optimism: Raising Resilient Children in a Negative News Landscape

Child Mind Institute, Fort Health, and Dr. Sue Varma are presenting a free webinar on fostering resilience and practical optimism in children. Learn skills to help your child thrive, including emotional regulation and pragmatic problem-solving — and how to model practical optimism in your own life. June 18, 2024, 5:30 pm.

Registration

Care Solace is available throughout the summer.

Care Solace is available to students and families of King Philip, Norfolk, Plainville & Wrentham Schools. Care Solace will connect you with community counseling providers for mental health and substance use concerns. 24/7 & Multilingual.

King Philip, Norfolk, Plainville, Wrentham Family Flyer.pdf

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Si tú o un familiar estáis luchando con problemas de salud mental o de consumo de sustancias, recuerda que hay ayuda disponible. Care Solace, un servicio de coordinación gratuito y confidencial proporcionado por King Philip Regional School District, está disponible 24 horas al día, 7 días a la semana, 365 días al año, para ayudarte a encontrar proveedores de atención de salud mental o de tratamiento por consumo de sustancias. Llama al 888-515-0595 para obtener ayuda multilingüe o visita (caresolace.com/kingphilip, caresolace.com/norfolk, caresolace.com/plainville, caresolace.com/wrentham) para buscar proveedores por tu cuenta o recibir ayuda mediante videochat, correo electrónico o teléfono.

Summer Survival Kit Provided by Care Solace

Summer Vacation Intention Setting, Tips for Parents Over the Summer, How to Find a Therapist Over the Summer, Establishing a Routine

8 Tips for Caregivers to Encourage Digital Well-Being | Alliance for a Healthier Generation

As we enter the summer months, many families are looking for entertainment, connections, and ways to keep their minds and bodies active while school is not in session. Healthier Generation and YouTube Kids have teamed up to help your family practice healthy online habits now and into the school year.

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Sextortion

The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children reports an increase in reports of sextortion reported to their Cyber Tip Line. A form of child sexual exploitation, sextortion involves a child being pressured or coerced online to share explicit photos or videos followed by threats or blackmail. For example, the person may demand more sexual content, sexual activity, or money from a child; or threaten to make pictures public.

For information, Sextortion: What Parents Should Know (Espanol)

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Food Access and Summer - EBT

Summer EBT is a federal food benefit that helps low-income families with school-aged children buy groceries when schools are closed for summer. Families who are already eligible for Free and Reduced School Meals, or your child/children got SNAP, DTA cash benefits, certain types of MassHealth coverage, SSI, or were in foster care during the 2023-2024 school year, don't need to apply. if during the 2023-2024 school year. Students who are not automatically enrolled in Summer EBT can apply online on DTA Connect starting June 15. Students are eligible if they attend a National School Lunch Program School as the four districts are, and if their household meets the income limit.

Summer EBT funds will be put on the card of those who already have benefits, or cards will be mailed in July to those who don't already have benefits.

Summer EBT program

DTA Connect

Food access information can be found on the Family Wellness Resources Website. This includes information on food pantries, Hockomock YMCA Food Bag Distribution, and other options for those needing food.

Hockomock YMCA has job openings for summer camp counselors and aquatics staff!

9 Parent Strategies for Civil Conversations

The Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds shares strategy tips to promote healthy kids who can have civil, respectful conversations in today's world.

Behavioral Health Services in Massachusetts

Family Wellness Resources Website

Looking for information more informaion on mental health, digital wellness, grief, relationships, staying active, food acess and more? Visit the Family Wellness Resources Website for the four districts.