This week, the U.S. Department of Defense in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs launched http://militaryparenting.org/ a new parenting resource for military families. Designed as an inclusive online course, parents have access to a variety of tools including video interviews from real families, interactive parenting activities, and printable tip sheets. Parents using the site are guided through learning modules that cover a variety of topics from effective communication to managing stress and emotions. These resources... Read more
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posted October 18, 2013
The UCLA Nathanson Family Resilience Center is pleased to announce that its Strategies for Enhancing Early Developmental Success (SEEDS) Program was awarded an Early Childhood Reading Grant from Target. The SEEDS Program serves families with young children (0 to 5 years old) in the Los Angeles county child welfare system. This grant will directly benefit families enrolled in the SEEDS for School Readiness (SEEDS-SR) Program. The ultimate goal of the SEEDS-SR program is to promote the behavioral, social, and pre-academic skills preschool –aged children need to succeed in elementary school... Read more
posted October 15, 2013
NFRC’s Associate Director of Training, Dr. Ediza Garcia is scheduled to present at this week’s Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention and Early Intervention Summit in Sacramento, CA.
Dr. Garcia’s presentation is titled - A Call to Action: Building Protective Factors to Strengthen Military Families.
The presentation will:
• Describe the unique challenges faced by children living in Military and Veteran families.
• Illustrate the importance of a family-level approach to promote resilience, build co-parenting skills, and foster secure... Read more
posted October 8, 2013
UCLA NFRC Director, Dr. Patricia Lester, will present on October 15th as part of the Semel Institute at UCLA Psychiatry Grand Rounds, a weekly educational conference that provides attendees with cutting-edge information about the clinical neurosciences, human behavior, and mental health care. The presentation will cover the impact of PTSD on the family.
Click here for more information: http://www.psychiatrygrandrounds.com
posted October 7, 2013
The Fall 2013 Issue of The Future of Children has been released. The issue, focusing on military children and families, features a chapter co-authored by NFRC Director Dr. Patricia Lester.
How Wartime Military Service Affects Children and Families
Patricia Lester and Lieutenant Colonel Eric Flake
Summary
How are children's lives altered when a parent goes off to war? What aspects of combat deployment are most likely to put children at risk for psychological and other problems, and... Read more
posted October 4, 2013
The UCLA Nathanson Family Resilience Center (NFRC) is pleased to announce a partnership with Habitat for Humanity San Fernando/Santa Clarita Valley and their Habitat for Heroes Program. The Habitat for Heroes Community project will provide housing for Veteran families in the Santa Clarita Valley and San Fernando Valley in collaboration with the California Department of Veteran Affairs. Families will have access to services that promote education and self- sufficiency, including programs specifically designed to address the needs of Veterans. The NFRC has been asked to coordinate FOCUS (... Read more
posted September 25, 2013
Come stop by the NFRC Family Resilience Booth at the upcoming Goodwill Veteran Stand Down on Thursday, October 10th & Friday, October 11th! This two day event is open to all branches of Military Veterans and their families.
Click on the flyer below for full details and a list of other no cost services that will be available:
posted September 12, 2013
posted July 26, 2013
We are hosting a workshop for Female Veterans at the Goodwill WorkSource Center in Los Angeles on Thursday, August 8th from 6 - 8pm! Join us! RSVP by August 2, 2013 at info@nfrc.ucla.edu or 855.231.9500.
Please click the picture below to view the flyer.
posted July 8, 2013
There's a new resource for teens and parents! TeenCentral provides free, safe, and anonymous e-mentoring to teens & parents. The website provides information, support and answers for teen's most intimate questions. They even have a "Growing Up Military" section!
Check out this resource! http://www.teencentral.net