Human Services News Index

December 10, 2015 | Department of Human Services

Volunteer Matter of Balance Coaches Needed

Volunteer to coach seniors for an award-winning, fallprevention program, A Matter of Balance - Managing Concerns about Falls. Teach older adults whohave concerns about falling how to reduce their fear of falling and safely increasetheir activity levels. Train as a facilitator to conduct these eight,two-hour sessions at locations countywide. To become a volunteer coach,email the Matter of Balance Coordinator or call (707) 565-5936.Seniors: Register for a scheduled course or request one for your community by visiting the A Matter of Balance Website or calling (707) 565-5936. Read full story

June 11, 2014 | Department of Human Services

Child Abuse Preventionand Reporting Outreach Program Off to a Strong Start

The Child Abuse Prevention and Reporting Community Outreach Program wasimplemented in January 2014, after six months of planning by a work group thatincluded Family, Youth, and Children’s Services (FY&C) and the CaliforniaParenting Institute. The vision of this program is to strategically outreach tocommunity partners to . . . Read full story