Stronger Together Resource Fair

SMMCTA, SMMPTA, and our community partners present STRONGER TOGETHER: A Response to Fear, Anxiety, and Trauma in our Community.

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This resource fair and speaker series is intended for SMMUSD families and teachers, and will be held on Wednesday, February 12 at 5:30pm at the JAMS Performing Arts Center (2425 16th Street; enter from Pearl). 

• Gather with SMMUSD’s caring community for compassionate support, helpful resources, and expert guidance.

• Meet service providers from local agencies.

• Hear from experts in their fields.

• Translation and children’s corner offered.

• Pizza will be provided.

Speaker Series Topics Include:

• Student Rights, Protections, And Safe Haven Schools

• Mental Health Resources For Students And Families

• How To Talk To Your Children About Traumatic Events And Situations That Cause Anxiety Or Fear

Opportunities to Give Back:

• Make gratitude cards for first responders.

• Consider bringing a Visa/MC, Amazon, Target, or Grocery Store Gift Card for SMMUSD families impacted by the wildfires.

OUR SPEAKERS INCLUDE:

Adam Stoker, Ph.D. 

Clinical Psychologist

Providence St. Johns Child and Family Development Center

• Parenting during times of collective trauma

• Parental self-care and emotional regulation during collective trauma

• "How to talk to kids about incredibly stressful things."

Claudia Bautista, M.Phil., M.A. 

President SMMCTA

• Student supports and protections

Dr. Antonio Shelton, Ed.D. 

Superintendent SMMUSD

• Federal immigration policy and SMMUSD values

Dr. Francisco Dussan, Ed.D., LCSW, PPSC

Director of Student Services, SMMUSD

• District procedure and policy

Shuli Lotan, LCSW, 

Mental Health Coordinator, SMMUSD, and

Carla Nunez, 

LACOE Community Schools Specialist, Santa Monica High School and

Liz Cruz, LCSW,

Clinical Social Worker/Therapist, Parent Project Facilitator

• Resources available in schools to support student and parent mental health and      wellbeing

Marilyn Porras Figueroa, JD 

Immigration Attorney

• "Know your rights!"

And a special guest video from California State Senator Ben Allen!

Please reach out to Patti Braun, VP Community Concerns with questions at pattibraun@aol.com