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Domestic Violence During COVID-19

For some of us, being outside is the most dangerous place to be; but for thousands of people worldwide, the most dangerous place to be is in their very own home. While governments are managing shelter in place orders, many people who have been experiencing domestic violence have been unable to leave their abusers.
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The True Value of Volunteers

Volunteer Appreciation Week is here and Family Tree is delighted to express our gratitude for all of our amazing volunteers!

Volunteers make Family Tree programs possible. In our last fiscal year, 7/1/2018 – 6/30/2019, Family Tree volunteers donated 28,296 hours of their time, valued at $719,567.
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Yohana's Manual for Parenting

Yohana was referred to Family Tree SafeCare® by a friend after sharing that she was looking for help managing the behavior of her 4-year old son, Jose.
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It Takes a Village

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and Family Tree is raising awareness of the prevalence and warning signs of child abuse as well as providing ways that we can all help strengthen families to prevent child abuse and neglect.

Parenthood brings some of the most precious and impactful moments of your life. Children shape us into human beings that run on nothing but love and joy. Once you become a parent, your child’s happiness is always intertwined with yours. Parenthood also brings many challenges and stressful times along the parenting journey.
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An Unprecedented Time Demanding an Unprecedented Response

Dear Family Tree Stakeholders,
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Vivimos un tiempo sin precedentes que exige una respuesta sin precedentes

Estimados participantes de Family Tree,
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A New Start in a New Country

Daniella never anticipated where her life was headed when she bought roundtrip tickets to California from Italy five years ago. She planned a three-month trip to be with her partner, but quickly discovered she was pregnant. The couple eloped and shortly after Daniella began noticing signs of hostility and control in her husband.
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Youth Outreach in Jefferson County Schools

For those who don’t already know, February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month! Family Tree is working toward ending the cycle of violence in teen dating by talking directly with youth in our community. Advocates from Family Tree’s Domestic Violence Outreach Program work closely with Jefferson County schools and students to help promote a safe school culture.
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Supporting Families Affected by the US Immigration System

Immigration legislation changes have received attention from people of all ethnicities, races and backgrounds. Many Family Tree clients have become more cautious about sharing personal information, regardless of their immigration status. This uncertainty around recent legislation and its impacts might make families and individuals more hesitant to disclose personal details.

The Family Tree SafeCare® team noticed this impact on the enrollment in their program and decided to do something about this trend.
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