Tri County Community Network Celebrates Spring Initiatives and Community Growth.

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Tri County Community Network Celebrates Spring Initiatives and Community Growth

The Tri County Community Network (TCCN) is pleased to share a range of exciting updates and accomplishments from its children’s programs, grant-funded initiatives, and community partnerships this spring.

Children’s Programs Thrive Across the Region

Bright Futures continues to serve over 100 children and caregivers monthly with popular programs like Tiny Tunes and Story Time held regularly in TK classrooms across Big Valley, Fall River, Burney, and Round Mountain. In March, the program hosted a “Try Foods” event at both Fall River and Burney elementary schools, introducing over 120 TK and Kindergarten students to healthy new food choices.

Meanwhile, the Botvin Life Skills Training program, supported by the Shasta County AssetForfeiture grant, is nearing completion. Two hundred 4th to 6th graders are gaining crucial skills in self-esteem, decision-making, and health education, with the final sessions concluding on April 30.

Celebrating Community During the Week of the Young Child

On April 7, TCCN hosted Lunch with Community Helpers, a successful First 5 Shasta-funded event that brought young children together with local law enforcement and emergency personnel in a fun, educational environment.

Expanding Support Through Grants and New Partnerships

TCCN has applied for several new grants to expand its reach, including funding for the Backpacks to Home food pantry program and Kid Fit, a summer series of family-friendly events aimed at promoting health and awareness of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).

TCCN is also an active member of the newly formed Shasta Substance Use Coalition and recently signed an MOU to help extend youth support services into rural areas using county opioid settlement funds.

Through a $102,000 contract with Partnership HealthPlan of California and Mayers Memorial Hospital District, TCCN has launched Enhanced Care Management services. A newly hired case manager will begin seeing clients in collaboration with the Rural Health Clinic this month.

CPR training is also underway across Fall River Joint Unified School District high schools. With nearly $9,000 from the Mayers Health Foundation, 50 seniors will receive CPR certification by April 22, boosting emergency preparedness and interest in health careers.

Additionally, early planning is in progress for the HRSA Pathways Grant, which aims to create behavioral health career opportunities for rural youth in partnership with local school districts, community colleges, and health organizations.

Strengthening Regional Partnerships

TCCN continues to partner with SMART Employment Services, recently hosting an employment pop-up on April 3 at the Intermountain Community Center.

The revitalized IMAGE (Intermountain Action Growth and Education) coalition met on March 11 to finalize a new community needs survey, with distribution beginning this May. TCCN is actively exploring alternative funding to support youth mental health programs.

For more information on programs, upcoming events, or how to get involved, contact TCCN at (530)335-4600.