Friday, September 1, 2017

Child Support Awareness Month (CSAM) Recap


Jorlinis Centeno, CA DCSS

Sutter County

The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will be showing a Sutter County DCSS video during the month of August for Child Support Awareness Month. See the short clip here

Sutter 7/1 - 7/31
Shasta County

Shasta County DCSS went above and beyond by reaching out to the community at the Mount Shasta Mall. They handed out DNA kits to families and had children create their own buttons for fun. This was a very creative way to inform families about DCSS services.

Shasta 7/13
At their weekly farmers’ market booth, Shasta County DCSS gave out DNA safety kits to parents to help keep their children safe – they brought 100 and ran out by 10 AM! More than 150 children tried their luck at spinning the prize wheel, and every child won a prize as parents learned about DCSS services.

Shasta 7/22
CSAM Annual Staff Photos 7/31 - 8/3

Several counties had an all staff picture taken to show pride in the work they do. Shasta County DCSS had their picture taken and San Luis Obispo County DCSS had theirs taken for a local newspaper “The Tribune” on August 3rd.

Shasta DCSS 7/31

San Luis Obispo DCSS 8/3

Santa Clara County

Santa Clara County DCSS hosted a display at their County Services building breezeway, located at 70 West Hedding Street in San Jose. The display included Child Support Awareness Month posters and a variety of other brochures and flyers.

Santa Clara 7/31 - 8/11
Los Angeles County 8/2, 8/9, 8/10 & 8/11

Los Angeles County DCSS sponsored dozens of workshops throughout August in support of Child Support Awareness Month. Held in the communities of Carson, South Central LA, Downey, East LA, Humboldt, Metro LA and Pomona, the workshops focused on employment programs such as the Greater Avenues for Independence (GAIN) AND General Relief Opportunity for Work (GROW).

County Boards of Supervisors Support Child Support Awareness Month 7/25, 8/1, & 8/8

Proclamations for Child Support Awareness Month were made by several counties throughout the state. They included Stanislaus and Shasta on July 25th, Sonoma, Los Angeles and Trinity on August 1st, El Dorado, Contra Costa and San Luis Obispo on August 8th and Madera on August 9th. All proclaimed August as Child Support Awareness Month and expressed support for the tireless efforts and positive community impacts of child support.
Shasta DCSS Director Terri Morelock with the Shasta County Board of Supervisors

Madera County DCSS staff with their proclamation
Sam Luis Obispo DCSS Director Julie Paik shares the moment with her team
Los Angeles CSSD stands with their LA County Board of Supervisors Proclamation for Child Support Awareness Month
National Night Out 8/1 - 8/4
Monterey County DCSS Outreach Manager Maria Cuellar, Child Support Officer Maria Villasenor and Monterey County Supervisor Luis Alejo enjoy National Night Out at Constitution Park in Salinas

In recognition of Child Support Awareness Month, Monterey, Merced, San Diego and Stanislaus County DCSS departments participated in their local National Nights Out, bringing child support awareness to their neighbors and taking part in positive community outreach.

Sacramento County 8/1 - 8/31

Sacramento County DCSS has had a staff member on hand in their family law facilitator’s office every Monday morning from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. and Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. The purpose is to provide information and education about child support services.

Solano County

Solano County DCSS put on a display for drivers along Interstate 80 with a special Child Support Awareness Month message.
El Dorado County 8/1 - 8/31

El Dorado County DCSS hosted two child support displays to raise awareness of all the services DCSS offers, one in their lobby and the other at the Board of Supervisors office lobby. These will remain on display throughout the whole month of August.

Los Angeles County 8/1

LA County DCSS staff provided answers to parents about DCSS services at the America’s Job Center of California (AJCC) in East Los Angeles.
LA County DCSS staff informing the community about DCSS services at the AJCC in East LA
Merced County 8/3 - 8/24

Merced County DCSS participated in the downtown Merced Farmers’ Market and Street Faire to raise awareness of DCSS services on Thursday August 3rd, and had two more appearances on August 17th and August 24th.
Merced County DCSS staff Paula Garcia and Cindy Rodriguez at Merced's Farmer's Market and Street Faire
Los Angeles County 8/3 - 8/5

This year LA County DCSS had the opportunity to be part of the “Park After Dark” event for the Department of Parks and Recreation to provide information and resources about DCSS services.
LA County DCSS staffers Pete Salazar, Jasmin Velazquez and Jesus Galindo in their booth providing information about DCSS services
San Diego County 8/4, 8/5 & 8/11

Families in San Diego started enjoying summer movies at various parks throughout the county. San Diego County DCSS placed a 30-second commercial before the movie began, on every screening in every park, to raise awareness of Child Support Awareness Month.

Monterey County 8/4

At the Breastfeeding Awareness Walk/Fair in Salinas, Kristina Morales was at the Salinas WIC (Women, Infants and Children) Clinic giving out information and answering questions about DCSS.
Monterey County's DCSS staff member Kristina Morales informing parents about DCSS services

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