KCAO News Briefs: Week of June 18-24

KCAO Receives Funding for Adolescent Family Life Program to Empower Expectant and Parenting Youth 

We're excited to share that the California Department of Public Health has awarded KCAO $239,156 per year to support case managers for the Adolescent Family Life Program (AFLP). This funding will cover the period from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2026. 

AFLP is a strengths-based case management program designed to empower expectant and parenting youth, helping them build resilience and thrive during and after their participation in the program. Through one-on-one meetings with case managers, youth can establish caring relationships, identify their needs and interests, and receive support in accessing services, setting goals, and planning for the future. 

Developed by the California Department of Public Health's Maternal Child and Adolescent Health Division, the AFLP Positive Youth Development (PYD) Model is a youth-centered, strength-based approach that recognizes the potential of all young people. It emphasizes high expectations, supportive relationships, and the ability of youth to make meaningful contributions to their lives, families, and communities. 

By turning these values into actionable activities, the AFLP PYD Model enables young people to develop and use their strengths and skills to navigate life's challenges, build healthy connections, and work toward personal goals. This ultimately leads to healthier and happier lives for both the youth and their children. 

We look forward to seeing the positive impact this funding and the dedicated case managers will have on the lives of expectant and parenting youth in our community.  

Celebrating Agricultural Workers at the First Migrant Seasonal Head Start Event 

We're thrilled to announce the inaugural Migrant Seasonal Head Start "El Día del Trabajador de Agricultura" event, a celebration dedicated to honoring the hard work and contributions of agricultural workers in our community. Join us on Saturday, June 24, 2023, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Reef Sunset Middle School in Avenal. 

This special event aims to bring together families and children to enjoy a day full of activities, entertainment, and valuable resources. Attendees can look forward to visiting resource tables that provide helpful information, enjoying delicious food, and listening to an inspiring guest speaker. 

To make the day even more memorable, we'll have a live mariachi band providing entertainment, and exciting raffle prizes for families and children to win. Don't miss this unique opportunity to connect with others in the community and show appreciation for the essential work of agricultural workers 

Mark your calendars and join us for "El Día del Trabajador de Agricultura" on June 24th! We hope to see you there, celebrating and supporting our hardworking agricultural workers and their families. 

Summer Day Camp recreation programs 

KCAO will sponsor children for summer day camps in Hanford and Avenal recreation programs this summer. To take advantage of this opportunity, the city recreation departments will determine eligibility, and KCAO will pick up the cost. For more information, please visit the Hanford or Avenal recreation departments. 

July Food Distribution Calendar is now available at kcao.org/tefap 

July Food Distribution Calendar is now available at kcao.org/tefap 

The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) is a federal program that helps supplement the diets of low-income Americans by providing them with emergency food assistance at no cost. 

We currently have distribution sites located in Hanford, Kettleman City, Corcoran, Lemoore, Stratford and Avenal.