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SUMMARY:Mat-Su Special Santa Program 2025
DESCRIPTION:Applications Available from Nov. 1st – Dec 12th\nFinal days to apply and pick up gifts Dec 19th and 20th\nSee website for application and details on when to pick up. \n​The Mat-Su Special Santa program was founded in 1997 and has helped over 50\,000 Mat-Su children from newborns to age 18 with Christmas gifts. We are a program of Alaska Family Services\, a 501c3 Non-Profit\, and a partner with the Toys 4 Tots program. \nOur goal is to help spread joy and the magic of Christmas by providing families in need with Christmas presents for their children as well as bringing the community together with volunteer opportunities in the workshop and fundraising events. \nWe wish you a very happy Holiday Season!\n -The Elves
URL:https://www.connectmatsu.org/event/mat-su-special-santa-program-2025/
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SUMMARY:Training | Positive and Adverse Childhood Experiences (Online Only)
DESCRIPTION:This FREE presentation is open to ADULTS who are interested in learning how to identify and counteract Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) to develop resilient kids. \nRegistration is not required. \nFrequent or prolonged exposure to stress can create toxic stress which can damage the developing brain of a child and overall health. A Survival Mode Response to toxic stress increases a child’s heart rate\, blood pressure\, breathing and muscle tension. Their thinking brain is knocked offline. Self-protection is their priority. In other words: “I can’t hear you! I can’t respond to you! I am just trying to be safe!”\nLearn How Resilience Trumps ACEs! Parents\, Teachers and Caregivers can help by: \n– Gaining an understanding of ACEs and how they affect children’s social\, emotional\, and cognitive abilities and their connection a wide range of health problems throughout a person’s lifespan. \n– Creating environments where children feel safe emotionally & physically. \n– Helping children identify feelings & manage emotions \n– Creating a safe physical & emotional environment at home\, in school\, and in neighborhoods. \n– Share ways to build resilience. \nQuestions? \nPresentation Content Contact: boydenmichelle@gmail.com\nEvent Details Contact: candrews@rockmatsu.org \nZoom Info: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82576480185 \nPasscode: 288902
URL:https://www.connectmatsu.org/event/training-positive-and-adverse-childhood-experiences-online-only-3/
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