1. Toxic Stress - The Dangerous Epidemic Threatening Our Children

2. Changing Minds and Creating Trauma-Informed Communities
Moving toward a shared vision
Policy Barriers and Opportunities
Community engagement
Leadership
Funding
Data
Next Steps
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3. California’s Children
Policies addressing toxic stress across the life course
California’s Children

4. Early Mental Health Initiative (EMHI)
AB 1644 (Bonta) would provide funding and supports from the state to local education agencies and schools (i.e. direct services, free regional trainings, technical assistance, peer learning network) to help their young students with school adjustment difficulties – particularly those who have been exposed to toxic stress – adjust to school so they can learn and thrive.
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The Children’s Movement of California
Children Now has built a network of over 1,400 Pro-Kid groups called The Children’s Movement of California. Through this network Children Now is increasing awareness of the impact of toxic stress, childhood trauma and related policy efforts such as the new EMHI legislation. In addition, Children Now is working with local advocates in Los Angeles and several other regions of the state on local advocacy efforts, including mental health.
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