Sacramento County Children's Coalition

Be their voice!

Children's Coalition: https://dcfas.saccounty.gov/Admin/childrenscoalition/Pages/ChildrensCoalition_Home.aspx
The Children's Coalition is a Sacramento County Board of Supervisors appointed advisory body on matters relating to needs of children, youth and families.

Dis​​​​ability Advisory Commission (DAC):​​​ https://dac.saccounty.gov/Pages/default.aspx
The Disability Advisory Commission (DAC) advises the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors on issues pertaining to the disability community and County compliance with Federal and State laws and regulations. The 17 members are appointed by the Board and are drawn from organizations serving people with disabilities, or from the general public who have an interest in and knowledge of disability issues. At least half of the 13 voting members must be persons with a disability. Four members are non-voting County Department Directors.

Mental Health Board:https://dhs.saccounty.gov/BHS/Pages/Advisory-Boards-Committees/Mental-Health-Board/BC-Mental-Health-Board.aspx
Purpose: The Sacramento County Mental Health Board is committed to championing the rights of those with mental illnesses in Sacramento County. The Mental Health Board review and evaluate mental health needs, advise the Board of Supervisors, review and approve procedures in the planning process, and provide comment on the County's performance.

Join the conversation, lead the change!
Serveon an advisory board and help improve services for those who need them most.
https://sccob.saccounty.gov/Pages/BoardsandCommissions.aspx

Adult & Aging Commission:
https://dcfas.saccounty.net/SAS/Pages/Adult-and-Aging-Commission.aspx

Alcohol & Drug Advisory Board: https://dhs.saccounty.gov/BHS/Pages/Advisory-Boards-Committees/Alcohol-and-Drug-Advisory-Board/BC-Alcohol-and-Drug-Advisory-Board.aspx

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month,

The pinwheel has become a national symbol of child abuse and neglect prevention, representing the bright, joyful childhoods every child deserves. Attached are pinwheel coloring sheets and activities. For additional resources, check out the Child Abuse Prevention Month Toolkit 2025.

https://www.thecapcenter.org/admin/upload/cap-month-toolkit-2025.pdf

Let’s stand united in support of prevention, awareness, and the well-being of every child.

Sacramento Children’s Coalition officers Chair Robin and Secretary Heather attended a Sacramento Domestic Violence Collaboration meeting today and learned about this wonderful looking upcoming event.

📣 📣📣 You’re Invited: MAS-SSF Fundraising Banquet

Join Us on February 22, 2025
https://bit.ly/42iSszp

Parents, please fill out the survey linked with a QR code in the flyer.

The Sacramento County Children’s Coalition is actively recruiting new members who can attend 1 - 2 meetings per month in person. Please read our flyer for more info. on how you can help children in our community by joining the SCCC.

Please read this important CPS Oversight Committee report recently publishes and presented to the Board of Supervisors in 2023.

2021 & 2022 CPS Oversight Committee Annual Report.pdf

The 2022 Children's Report Card Executive Summary is now available in 8 languages. Please take a moment to read this important fact-filled document.

dcfas.saccounty.net/Admin/childrenscoalition/Pages/ChildrensCoalition_Home.aspx

If you or someone you know is considering su***de or self-harm, there are resources available to provide free and confidential support. Call 988 or the National Su***de Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or Teen Line at 1-800-TLC-TEEN or The Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 for LGBTQ young people.