Support of a comprehensive public mental health system that emphasizes local services, provides treatment for the individual as a whole person, and supports the relationship between the individual and his/her family and community
Support of programs in the community which reduce the rate of teen pregnancy and which meet the educational, physical and emotional needs of adolescent parents and their families.
Support state and local policies, legislation, and programs which promote accessible, affordable, quality child care and early identification, intervention and treatment for all children in Shasta County.
LWVFL has opened registration for Lobby Days, a unique opportunity to humanize our legislative priorities with our state lawmakers. The League's reach has continued to grow over the past year and we're excited to show that off in the halls of our state capitol.
LWVAC's new Gun Violence Prevention Committee will meet by Zoom on the third Tuesday of each month. Initially, we'll feature guest speakers to learn what other organizations are already doing and how we can partner and augment their efforts.
At this Oak Hammock Committee Meeting, Dr. Nancy Hardt, MD will present, "Politics and Infant and Maternal Health." Dr. Hardt is a professor emerita at the UF College of Medicine.
Our new Health Care Committee, co-chaired by Barbara Frentzen and Kim Walsh-Childers, is hosting its January meeting in person at Oak Hammock. They hope to make the meeting available via Zoom as well.
