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Protect Individuals with Disabilities from CA Budget Cuts

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Fran Chasen and Annie Cox
IDA Policy Committee Co-Chairs

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Holding the Whole Family: Trauma-Informed Practices in Infant and Early Childhood Work

with Jesse Bernal, MA, LMFT
Thursday, August 7, 2025
12:00pm-1:30pm (PST) | Virtual Event

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This training equips early childhood professionals with the knowledge and tools to provide trauma-informed support to infants, young children, and their families.

Through a lens of cultural humility and equity, participants will explore the profound impact of trauma, such as domestic violence, housing insecurity, deportation, and family separation, on early development and caregiving relationships. Systemic racism and intergenerational trauma will be addressed as foundational elements that shape the experiences of many families and influence how care and support should be delivered.

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Like to Participate in a Facilitated Conversation Regarding Early Intervention Staffing Challenges?

In Person Event ~ Fresno Area
Limited Space
Monday, August 11, 2025 | 11:00am-12:30pm OR 1:00pm-2:30pm

In Person Event ~ LA Area
Monday, August 25, 2025 | 11:00am-12:30pm OR 1:30pm-3:00pm

In Person Event ~ San Diego
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 | 10:30am-12:00pm OR 1:00pm-2:30pm

Statewide Virtual Options
Friday, August 8, 2025 | 12:00pm-1:30pm OR 5:30pm-7:00pm
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 | 12:00pm-1:30pm OR 5:30pm-7:00pm

The Infant Development Association is supporting the California Policy Center in its work to collect data on the staffing challenges facing the field of Early intervention. In June, IDA provided an event by Dr. Leslie Fox focused on many of the current challenges in Early Intervention, - " Staffing Up: A Discussion of Recruitment and Retention Issues in Early Intervention".

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Let’s EAT!: Supporting Infants who are Transitioning from Nasogastric Tube to Oral Feeding

with L. Hope Wills, MA, RD, CSP, IBCLC and Dr. Judy Hopkins, OTD, OTR/L, CLE

Wednesday, August 20, 2025
2:30pm-4:00pm (PST) | Virtual Event

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Judy Hopkins and Hope Wills have over 30 years of combined experience helping children transition from tube feedings to oral feeding. They will use a case-based approach that incorporates evidence-based models of practice to meet the learning objectives of the webinar. Participants will gain practical strategies and explore new techniques and tools to support safe and successful feeding transitions.

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ACTION ALERT: Tell the Senate – NO CUTS to Medicaid!

On May 22nd, the House of Representatives passed the “Big Beautiful Bill Act” -- and with it, devastating cuts to Medicaid totaling over $800 billion. If passed and signed into law, this bill would result in the largest cut to Medicaid in history, with over 13 million people losing their healthcare.

We know this news is disappointing -- but this is NOT the end of the fight.
The bill now moves to the Senate. Your Senators are home for recess from May 24, 2025 – June 3, 2025 and again from June 7, 2025 – June 23, 2025.

This is a good opportunity to make your voice heard. Several Republican Senators have already expressed their deep reservations about cuts to Medicaid. All Senators need to hear from their constituents now.

What You Can Do: Review the Importance of Medicaid to Early Intervention

Contact your Senator Alex Padilla: (202) 224-3553
Senator Adam Schiff: (202) 224-384 and tell them: Don’t cut Medicaid.

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Fran Chasen and Annie Cox
IDA Policy Committee Co-Chairs