Cope's April Newsletter - Special Blue Ribbon Month Edition

Cope's April Newsletter - Special Blue Ribbon Month Edition

Every April, we commemorate Child Abuse Prevention Month by raising awareness about this important issue and funds to strengthen families and protect children. As always, there are many opportunities for you to get involved and help protect kids in our community:

  • #WearBlue4Kids Day is this Friday, April 5th! Wear blue, share a pic, and tag @CopeFamilyCenter!

  • Bring your family to Kids Day on Saturday, April 13th!

  • Paint the Town Blue to support local businesses who are taking a stand to protect children

  • Visit a pinwheel display throughout the community to help raise awareness

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

Every April, the Napa County Child Abuse Prevention Council (CAPC) commemorates Child Abuse Prevention Month by bringing awareness to this important issue and raising funds to support families and keep children safe. Led by Cope Family Center and comprised of representatives from other nonprofit organizations, the faith-based community, law enforcement and government agencies, CAPC coordinates Napa County’s efforts to prevent and respond to child abuse and neglect.

Cope and CAPC Host Kids Day

Cope and CAPC Host Kids Day

Napa, CA – Cope Family Center and the Napa County Child Abuse Prevention Council are hosting Kids Day, a favorite community-wide event, for the third year in a row. This free family-fun event was held annually from 2001-2013 and was revived in 2021 after a nine-year hiatus. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, April 13 from 11:00am-2:00pm at Oxbow Commons Park on McKinstry Street. There will be over 45 booths with resources for parents, activities, and games for children, as well as food, music, entertainment, and live performances. City of Napa Vice Mayor Bernie Narvaez will be the event’s emcee.

Cope’s February 2024 Newsletter

Cope’s February 2024 Newsletter

In this issue:

  • January was Positive Parenting Awareness Month! Read how Cope engaged with our local and state governments to advocate for positive parenting programs.

  • Valentine's Day is almost here! Read some ways to show your child love this Valentine's Day and beyond.

  • Program Spotlight: See photos from our Family Connection Vision Board Event.

  • Sign up for upcoming volunteer opportunities!

Ways to Show Your Child Love on Valentine's Day and Beyond

Ways to Show Your Child Love on Valentine's Day and Beyond

As the official day of love, Valentine's Day is a special reminder to be intentional about the ways we show our children love and affection. Beyond the candy and cards, there are simple but meaningful ways to make your child feel valued, loved, and cherished. Read below for some small but impactful ways to tell your child "I love you" this Valentine's Day and beyond.

My Day at the Capitol: How We Advocated for Positive Parenting Programs

My Day at the Capitol: How We Advocated for Positive Parenting Programs

On January 23rd, Cope’s Triple P Team visited the Capitol for a day of advocacy. Triple P teams from around the state, coming from as far as San Diego, met with our California Legislators to encourage them to prioritize positive parenting in budget and policy decisions. Our Cope team was joined by other Napa County agencies delivering Triple P, including UpValley, Child Start, and Parentscan.

County and State Proclaim January as Positive Parenting Awareness Month

County and State Proclaim January as Positive Parenting Awareness Month

NAPA, CA – Cope Family Center, a member of the Napa County Triple P Collaborative (NCTPC), announced that the Napa County Board of Supervisors and the California Assembly have both recognized January as Positive Parenting Month, highlighting the importance for parents and caregivers to develop warm, nurturing relationships with their children and teens and become more confident as parents.

Cope Family Center Receives National Recognition for Home Visiting Program

Cope Family Center Receives National Recognition for Home Visiting Program

NAPA, CA – Cope Family Center has earned a prestigious endorsement from Parents as Teachers National Center, Inc. (PATNC) as a Blue Ribbon Affiliate, making it one of the top-performing home visiting affiliates within Parents as Teachers’ international network.

Being named a Blue Ribbon Affiliate affirms that Cope is a high-quality member of the home visiting field, implementing the evidence-based Parents as Teachers model with fidelity. Families in the Napa community are positively impacted by the services delivered by this program.

Cope's 2023 Client Holiday Party

Cope's 2023 Client Holiday Party

With the help of our generous donors and volunteers, Cope's annual client holiday party was once again a fun and festive celebration for the families in our programs! Families gathered at Cope to celebrate the season with their family support specialist or parent educator and enjoy in some holiday fun. Families enjoyed hot chocolate, crafted holiday paper trees, and took family portraits before a seasonal backdrop in our resource center.

Thank You Napa Valley Vintners

Thank You Napa Valley Vintners

For more than 20 years, Cope Family Center has been privileged to have the support of the Napa Valley Vintners (NVV) which has contributed almost $5 million in that time. This generosity has transformed the lives of thousands of children and their families and helped build a stronger community for all. We are grateful to report that NVV recently announced their support will continue with a grant of $250,000.

Letter to the Editor: Supporting the LGBTQ+ Community Protects Children

Letter to the Editor: Supporting the LGBTQ+ Community Protects Children

By affirming LGBTQ+ identities and passing laws in support of the safety and wellbeing of LGBTQ+ people, LGBTQ+ children and youth are better protected. Anti-LGBTQ+ laws and rhetoric actively harm children in the community, and anyone who cares about the wellbeing of children and youth should oppose this hateful and discriminatory legislation.