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Healthy Teeth, Happy Children
According to the Surgeon General's Oral Health in America report, children miss more than 51 million hours of school each year due to dental-related health conditions. This is a staggering figure, but is reversible. Find the answers to common questions about child dental health this month-National Children's Dental Health Month. Read details about free dental clinics this month.Governor's Budget Proposal Threatens Local Children
The latest proposal includes a plan to cut 50 percent of funding that currently supports the development of young children in California. Learn more about its affect on local children.FREE Small Business Microloan Fair
The Inland Empire SBDC, SoCal Reinvestment CDFI and CDC Small Business Finance are providing individuals with the opportunity to meet one-on-one with a lender to discuss financial options Feb.10, 9 am – Noon at the Inland Empire Small Business Development Center, 1201 Research Park Drive, Suite 100 in Riverside. Call 951-781-2345 to schedule an appointment.Hard-To-Reach Populations Study
First 5 California recently released “Research to Identify Hard-to-reach Communities.” The study identifies hard-to-reach populations in California and the most effective methods for communicating with them. Key findings:*More than 356,000 linguistically isolated California households fit the report’s definition of “hard to reach.
*Information technology is an important and rapidly growing resource for ethnic and minority populations in California.
*Despite the increase in the use of modern technology, face-to-face grassroots outreach is still effective.
Supporting early development
What families and communities do to ensure children grow up in nurturing and healthy environments is essential. Learn important tips to support early childhood development.FOR MORE NEWS, VISIT OUR
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