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Breastfeeding doesn’t have to be hard. Plan your wardrobe ahead of time and be ready at any time for your little ones needs. Consider these 6 easy tips when deciding to breastfeed your baby: A breastfeeding cover can help you nurse and be comfortable at the same time if you’re a little more reserved with your body. You can find lots of clothes specifically designed for breastfeeding. Layering V necked shirts over a cami is

Signed in 2012 and enacted in 2013, SB 1193 requires certain businesses to post hotline numbers and resources for victims. In December, volunteers distributed posters to 52 urgent care centers and massage businesses in the cities of Fresno and Clovis. The posters highlighted text in English, Spanish and Simplified Chinese on victims’ rights and resources. Call to Action: Volunteers are needed for the next posting day! Next Posting Day: January 28, 2017 Meet: 9:30 am-12:00 pm @ Maya

Kelli Nakagawa started with Fresno EOC WIC this year and works at the West WIC office as a WIC Nutritionist Assistant. An enthusiastic and joyful person, Kelli’s positivity inspires all she comes in touch with and makes a positive impact at our work site. A team player, she is very willing and flexible to change her lunch hours, work in reception, and work at different sites. Kelli is the definition of a hard worker. Her

Don’t Bring Zika Home A Message from the California Department of Public Health Californians, particularly pregnant women residing in the state, are at risk of contracting the Zika virus, which could have devastating impacts on a developing baby. The highest risk is attributable to women traveling to countries where the Zika virus is being transmitted locally by the Aedes agypti mosquito and sexual transmission. While pregnant women are most at risk, other travelers, especially those

We need to fill 100 stockings before December 14th! Items are needed to fill 100 Christmas stockings to be distributed to survivors of human trafficking served by Central Valley Against Human Trafficking program. The Holidays are just around the corner, and while it can be a joyous time for many of us, challenges exist for many of our clients and their families. Help us wish survivors of human trafficking a happy and free holiday season

Congratulations to Mirna Levato, our Employee of the Month for November. A WIC Nutrition Assistant and Certified Lactation Educator Counselor at our Downtown office, Mirna stands out for her outstanding customer service and infectious positive attitude. She is always friendly, respectful, and caring with everyone. Her down-to-earth, easy going personality makes her a joy to talk to and it’s very common to see anyone she talks to walk away with a smile. Her daily upbeat

Making Spirits Bright Event Serves Needy Families for the 24th Year! Saturday, December 9, 2017 from 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm What is Making Spirits Bright? Making Spirits Bright is an annual event coordinated by Fresno EOC Sanctuary and Youth Services and various partners that will provide holiday cheer for low-income families. The location changes annually as each year a new Fresno County elementary school is selected as the hosting site. John Wash Elementary School located

English students at YouthBuild Charter School completed the video projects listed below. Please read about the project and then watch the short series. Domestic Violence (English Student Film) Our assignment was to make a video on self-knowledge or decision making. We chose to make a video based on the idea “Decide, Don’t Slide” that we learned in class. We can relate to this type of video because it’s about topics that happen in real life.

Laura, a victim of human trafficking was 17 years old when Fresno EOC Central Valley Against Human Trafficking first came in contact with her. She had been reported as a frequent runaway and during many of these episodes was recruited and sold by traffickers for commercial sex. Laura and her advocate discussed her history of “running” and the many safety concerns involved. Together they created a plan so that if Laura decided to “run” she