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February 19th, 2012

Time 2

Students need someone who cares, gives support, and encouragement. they need someone with a sharp, clear eye and the skill to know how to say, “This is fine. With work, it could be better.” ARead More

February 15th, 2012

Happy Valentine’s Day!

We’re nearing the end of the day.  What beauty did you see?  Did you get flowers?   Or did you give flowers to someone you care about?  did you put your nose up to oneRead More

February 14th, 2012

Introduction to the “Ring of Safety” by Dave Hingsburger.

The Consumer Abuse Awareness Team also known as CAAT share a few things that can be done to help stop the cycle of abuse of people with disabilities. They paraphrase these steps in their presentation,Read More

February 13th, 2012

New Location for People First of Chico

People First of Chico is moving. The new location for their meeting will be 2210 Pillsbury Road, suite # 198 Chico, CA 95926. The date and time will stay the same.

February 10th, 2012

What a TRUE Friend Is…

In our Me and You classes we talk about the different relationships we may have in our lives.  I’m going to talk about some of those relationships in the next few weeks.  So let’s startRead More

February 4th, 2012

People First

In November’s meeting Shasta County wanted to adopt a family for Christmas. They decided to adopt a family from Redding. Butte County also wanted to adopt a family for Christmas. They also decided to adoptRead More

February 3rd, 2012

Sexual assualt and abuse

Some FACTS about Sexual Assault/Abuse and Developmental Disability… The risk of being physically or sexually assaulted for adults with developmental disabilities is likely 4 to 10 times as high as it is for other adultsRead More

January 30th, 2012

Time to Take a Stand Against Abuse

Everyone has a right to be “Abuse Free.” So, how does that happen? If you have been abused, the first thing you should do is to get yourself to a safe place. Next, find someoneRead More

January 30th, 2012

What’s In Store

Hi! I read Louise Hay’s January Newsletter and one article really spoke to me and touched a chord in my heart.  I am guilty of making resolutions and/or setting goals and feeling like a failureRead More