Events
Speak Up, Stand Up, Save a Life Conference Committed to Saving Lives of Youth Through Inaugural Virtual Conference on Jan. 19
Students throughout Arizona will join together in the first virtual conference to Speak Up, Stand Up and Save Lives. Now in its fifth year, the event will run from 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. on January 19, 2021 and will inspire attendees to create lasting ways to combat bullying, depression and suicide at their schools. The conference is free of charge thanks to partnerships and donations and is open to all schools in Arizona.
Family Involvement Center to present ‘Standards of Quality for Family Strengthening and Support Certification Training’ starting Jan. 21
The Family Involvement Center will present “Standards of Quality for Family Strengthening and Support Certification Training” starting Thursday, Jan. 21.
The Standards have created a common language across different kinds of Family Strengthening and Family Support programs such as Family Resource Centers, home visiting programs, and child development programs. They are designed to be used by all stakeholders – public departments, foundations, networks, community based organizations, and families – as a tool for planning, providing, and assessing quality practice. The vision is that their implementation will help ensure that families are supported and strengthened through quality practice.
Coconino County Health and Human Services to present COVID-19 Testing in Page on Jan. 21
The Coconino County Health and Human Services will present COVID-19 Testing from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21 at 620 N. Navajo Drive, Page.
Testing will be located in the parking lot.
COVID-19 nasopharyngeal (NP) swab and saliva-based testing will be available. Test results provided within 48 – 72 hours from the time specimens arrive at the lab.
Advanced registration required for saliva-based testing. Visit www.coconino.az.gov/covid19. Saliva-based testing for those with- out an appointment will be available as lab capacity allows. Please abstain from food or drink for 30 minutes prior to the saliva test.
AzAEYC to present ‘Child Care Conversations: Your Questions Answered about the COVID-19 Vaccine’ on Jan. 21 (English), Jan. 23 (Spanish)
Child Care Conversations:
Your Questions Answered about the COVID-19 Vaccine
Thursday, January 21, 2021 from 6:30-7:30 pm (virtual English session)
Saturday, January 23, 2021 from 9-10 am (virtual Spanish session)
Join us for virtual information sessions designed for child care workers and early childhood technical assistance providers. A panel of health care professionals, child care health consultants, and early education professionals will provide accurate information about the coronavirus vaccine and answer questions from attendees.
Bilingual report — Family Child Care Registry & Networking Orientation on Jan. 21, Feb. 16, March 18, April 20, May 20, June 15
Child Care Resource & Referral will present a Family Child Care Registry & Networking Orientation from 6 to 8 p.m. via Zoom on Dec. 15, Jan. 21, Feb. 16, March 18, April 20, May 20 and June 15.
Register through the Arizona Early Childhood Workforce Registry to get two hours of professional development credit by going to www.azregistry.org, calling 1-800-308.9000 or sending an email to childcareinfo@cfraz.org
Arizona’s Children Association to present Free Parenting Workshops Jan. 21, 28 & Feb. 4
The Arizona’s Children Association will present free parenting workshops for parents and caregivers of children birth to age 3 years in the Coconino FTF Region.
Registration required – a meeting link will be provided by the Parent Educator after registration is complete.
Bilingual report — ASCC to present UpLearning Virtual Training Series ‘Healing Trauma Support and Knowing’ on Jan. 23
The Association for Supportive Child Care will present the UpLearning Virtual Training Series “Healing Trauma Support and Knowing” from 9 to 11 a.m. MST, Saturday, Jan. 23
In this engaging workshop, participants will learn the essential neurobiology of traumatic stress, but in very practical, child-friendly and adult-friendly terms. Participants will also be introduced to the key ways to talk to children in ways that de-escalate and help them feel safe, supported, and known.
Training will be provided by Jacob Ham, PhD, director, Center for Child Trauma and Resilience Mount Sinai Health System
Bilingual information — Want to play and learn with the kids in your care? beginning Feb. 2
Join us for a fun-filled Play & Learn session for you and the kids in your care.
10 weekly sessions based on themes including Yoga, Child Development, Language and Literacy, Daily Planning, Nutrition, Guidance and Discipline, and Brain Development.
When and where?
Sessions will be live and online and will meet once a week.
Starting Tuesday, February 2, 2021 10:30am – 11:30am
Coconino County Health and Human Services to present ‘Aerobic Winter Challenge’ through Feb. 28
oin the 2020-2021 Coconino County Health and Human Services Aerobic Winter Challenge:
Form teams of 5-10 people.
Registration: October 1 – October 23, 2020.
Track your physical activity and win monthly prizes!
Monthly virtual events to keep you fit and connected!
2021 Flagstaff Regional Events
From virtual activities from toddlers through teens at the Downtown and East Flagstaff Public Library, to family-friend Summer and Fall events, the Flagstaff region has it all. Please click on flyers below for the latest information.
