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CalABA is a non-profit organization for professionals in the ABA field as well as non-professionals interested in this work. The mission of the California Association for Behavior Analysis is to promote the science and theory of behavior analysis through the support of research, education and practice. Familias First is proud to endorse Jose Rios for President of CalABA. Our Executive Director, Ruth Tello- Di Leva, co-founded the Latino Association for Behavior Analysis with Jose Rios and Isaac Bermudez in 2015. LABA is an organization dedicated to improving cultural, social and ethnic diversity in the field of applied behavior analysis as well as addressing the particular needs of diverse individuals and diverse communities. Jose has 46 years of extensive experience and has guided CalABA through challenging times as past president in the early 2000s. 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If you know someone who may be interested in any of these, please forward a link to our blog post. As we all continue to stay safe at home, here's an idea for Christmas Eve to celebrate the holiday on PBS: Virtual 61st Annual LA County Holiday Celebration Thursday, December 24, 2020, 3 - 6 p.m. Watch the broadcast on PBS SoCal 1 or stream at www.musiccenter.org/holidaycelebration RESOURCES: No-Cost COVID Testing Daily Locations vary Find a testing site near you at corona-virus.la/covid-19-testing No-Cost Flu Shots Limited availability Locations vary Find a flu shot site near you at corona-virus.la/staying-healthy-through-flu-season-during-covid-19 Winter Shoe Drive (Drop Off Donations) Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. until Monday, December 21, 2020 Anderson Munger Family YMCA 4301 W 3rd, Los Angeles, CA 90020 Ketchum Downtown YMCA 401 S Hope St, Los Angeles, CA 90071 Note: If you have questions, email edgar.rosa09@gmail.com No-Cost Food Distribution Mondays, 8 - 11 a.m. (while supplies last) Wilshire Presbyterian Church 300 S Western Ave Los Angeles, CA 90020 No-Cost Grab & Go Meals Mondays & Wednesdays, 8 - 11 a.m. (while supplies last) Anderson Munger Family YMCA 4301 W 3rd Street Los Angeles, CA 90020 Note: The meals are for children only; adults may pick up on their behalf No-Cost Showers Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Anderson Munger Family YMCA 4301 W 3rd Street Los Angeles, CA 90020 Note: Must bring valid ID No-Cost Flu Shots Monday - Friday, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Weingart East Los Angeles YMCA 2900 Whittier Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90023 No-Cost Food Distribution Monday - Friday, 11 a.m. until supplies last Weingart East Los Angeles YMCA 2900 Whittier Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90023 No-Cost Fresh Produce & Pet Food Distribution Tuesdays, 8:30 a.m. - until supplies last Anderson Munger Family YMCA 4301 W 3rd, Los Angeles, CA 90020 Note: Bringing a cart is recommended FREE Workers' Rights Virtual Clinic Wednesdays, 4 - 7 p.m. Interested participants may sign up for the clinic by contacting Bet Tzedek 323-939-0506, ext. 415 and leaving a voicemail. No-Cost Fresh Produce & Pet Food Distribution Fridays, 8 a.m. until supplies last Anderson Munger Family YMCA 4301 W 3rd Street Los Angeles, CA 90020 No-Cost Food Distribution Saturdays, 7 a.m. - 12 p.m. (while supplies last) Urban Partners Los Angeles 2936 W 8th St Los Angeles, CA 90005 Note: Bringing a cart is recommended MARK YOUR CALENDARS: No-Cost Food & Toy Distribution Thursday, December 17, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Weingart East LA YMCA 2900 Whittier Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90023 American Red Cross Blood Drive Friday, December 18, 2020 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Anderson Munger Family YMCA 4301 W 3rd, Los Angeles, CA 90020 Schedule appointment at www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code "AMFYMCA" Note: Donors will receive a long-sleeve t-shirt No-Cost Mammograms Friday, December 18, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Weingart East LA YMCA 2900 Whittier Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90023 No-Cost Food & Toy Distribution Saturday, December 19, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. LAPD - Rampart Division 2111 E. 1st Street Los Angeles, CA 90033  " ["post_title"]=> string(19) "Community Resources" ["post_excerpt"]=> string(0) "" ["post_status"]=> string(7) "publish" ["comment_status"]=> string(4) "open" ["ping_status"]=> string(4) "open" ["post_password"]=> string(0) "" ["post_name"]=> string(19) "community-resources" ["to_ping"]=> string(0) "" ["pinged"]=> string(0) "" ["post_modified"]=> string(19) "2020-12-17 12:10:36" ["post_modified_gmt"]=> string(19) "2020-12-17 20:10:36" ["post_content_filtered"]=> string(0) "" ["post_parent"]=> int(0) ["guid"]=> string(46) "https://familiasfirst.com/community-resources/" ["menu_order"]=> int(0) ["post_type"]=> string(4) "post" ["post_mime_type"]=> string(0) "" ["comment_count"]=> string(1) "0" ["filter"]=> string(3) "raw" } [2]=> object(WP_Post)#6181 (24) { ["ID"]=> int(2157) ["post_author"]=> string(1) "1" ["post_date"]=> string(19) "2020-11-18 14:31:26" ["post_date_gmt"]=> string(19) "2020-11-18 22:31:26" ["post_content"]=> string(3965) " Celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday with family and friends as usual is not recommended this year. 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Tips for a Healthier Holiday Season

To keep yourself and your loved ones safe, follow the guidelines for small gatherings. Here are some extra tips on how to celebrate the holidays more safely.
  • Check your county’s tier status to find out what types of activities and gatherings are permitted in your county based on the current spread of the virus.
  • Wear a mask in public settings, like on public and mass transportation, at events and gatherings, shopping and in stores, and anywhere you will be around people who do not live with you.
  • Wear a mask not only with people you do not know, but with anyone you don’t live with including close friends and family.
  • Keep your distance – especially from older family members and those with chronic health conditions.
  • Do not gather indoors with other households if your county prohibits it.
  • If you are in a county where indoor gathering is permitted, when indoors, keep windows and doors open so fresh air circulates and wear a mask.
  • If you are in a county where indoor gathering is permitted, use all the space you can indoors; spread things out.
  • Don’t share utensils or drinks with anyone.
  • Commit to keeping gatherings short, whether inside or outside. Shorter is safer.
  • People at higher risk of severe illness or death from COVID-19 (such as older adults and people with chronic medical conditions) are strongly urged not to attend any gatherings, especially indoor gatherings. If you gather with older people or those with chronic conditions, make sure they wear a surgical or N95 mask.
  • It is safest to celebrate the holidays with the people who already live with you, but if you invite others, only invite a maximum of two other households to your gathering.
  • Travel increases your chance of getting and spreading the virus. Incoming travelers from out of state should self-quarantine for 14 days after arrival before mixing indoors with others.
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
  • Stay home if you are sick.
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Safer Alternatives for Halloween

The safest way to celebrate Halloween is to spend time with people in the same household or to celebrate virtually. Some specific alternatives that are low risk but still capture the holiday fun include:
  • Creating a haunted house or candy scavenger hunt in your home.
  • Having a scary movie night and Halloween-themed activities (pumpkin carving, face painting) at home
  • Participating in online parties/contests (e.g. costume or pumpkin carvings)
  • Attending car-based outings where people do not leave their car including drive-in events or contests or movies; driving through an area with Halloween displays.
  • Eating a Halloween-themed meal with your household (alone or with up to 2 other households, not including your own, for a meal outside following all other gathering guidelines)
  • Enjoying a Halloween-themed art installation at an outdoor museum with your household.
  • Dressing up homes and yards with Halloween-themed decorations.
  • Giving treats at home only to those in your household.
  • Send a curated playlist and/or themed treats (or tricks) to your friends ahead of time.
  • Designing face masks that reflect your child/ren's Halloween costumes.
  • Prepare a Halloween basket for your children or Halloween hunt in your backyard.

Safer Alternatives for Día de los Muertos

The safest way to celebrate Día de los Muertos is to spend time with people in the same household or to celebrate virtually. Some specific alternatives that are low risk but still capture the cultural celebration include:
  • Altars: Consider placing and creating your altar in a front window or outside so others can view from a safe social distance.
  • Virtual Altar: Create a virtual space to honor lost loved ones. Share with family and friends via email or social media.
  • Cemetery Visits: If you visit the cemetery, only visit with those you live with, wear masks and maintain appropriate social distancing. Limit time spent to minimum necessary.

Trick-or-Treating

In general, the more people from different households with whom a person interacts, the closer the physical interaction is, and the longer the interaction lasts, the higher the risk that a person with COVID-19 infection –symptomatic or asymptomatic -- may spread it to others.  Trick-or-treating without necessary modifications promotes congregating and mixing of many households, particularly on crowded doorsteps, which can increase the spread of COVID-19. That type of mixing is not currently permitted in California. Additionally, if there is a positive case discovered, it is very challenging to do appropriate contact tracing to identify all those who have been potentially exposed. To protect yourself and your community, you should not go trick-or-treating or mix with others outside allowed private gatherings this Halloween season. We wish you a wonderful Halloween celebration. Stay safe and enjoy! 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CalABA Elections 2021

The California Association For Behavior Analysis will be electing a new President this month. CalABA is a non-profit organization for professionals in the ABA field as well as non-professionals interested in this work. The mission of the California Association for Behavior Analysis is to promote the science and theory of behavior analysis through the support […]

Community Resources

Following are a variety of resources available throughout the community.  Contact information is provided when available. If you know someone who may be interested in any of these, please forward a link to our blog post. As we all continue to stay safe at home, here’s an idea for Christmas Eve to celebrate the holiday […]

Thanksgiving Safety Guidelines

Celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday with family and friends as usual is not recommended this year. As Covid-19 cases rise in California and across the country, there are guidelines from both the State and CDC to help plan safer holiday celebrations. LA County remains in the Purple Tier. This new Los Angeles Times article provides up […]

Halloween Safety Guidelines

Halloween will be different this year, but we can still enjoy and have fun. The safest way to celebrate Halloween this year — which is also the safest way to do most things during a pandemic — remains at home, with your own household. The state on Friday released holiday safety guidelines prohibiting gatherings among more […]

Latinx Heritage Month

President Lyndon B. Johnson first introduced National Hispanic Heritage Week in 1968. Congress expanded it from a week to a month long beginning in 1989, after it was amended into public law in 1988 during Ronald Reagan’s presidency. National Hispanic (Latinx) Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15) traditionally honors the cultures and contributions of both Hispanic and […]

COVID-19 Tips for Caregivers

The Governor’s Office of Emergency Services along with the DDS and the SCDD  put together a very helpful guide with tips and tools for caregivers of people with developmental and intellectual disabilities. You can read everything on the graphics below or click here to download or print a copy to have on hand.  For all […]