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EVERETT <br /> WASHINGTON <br /> City of Everett Human Needs Grant <br /> January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019 <br /> Exhibit A <br /> Program Summary <br /> Organization & Program: United Way of Snohomish County: Youth and Family Wellness Fair <br /> The Snohomish County Children's Wellness Coalition is a countywide,collaborative effort to improve the <br /> wellbeing of children and their families throughout our community.The Coalition is supported by Snohomish <br /> County Human Services and the Snohomish Health District,as well as many agency and expert community partners <br /> from throughout the region. <br /> It is driven by findings from the landmark Adverse Childhood Experiences(ACEs)study that found higher levels of <br /> traumatic experiences in the general population than previously imagined.Extensive research on the biology of <br /> stress now shows that healthy development can be derailed by excessive or prolonged activation of stress response <br /> systems in the body and brain, demonstrating clear impacts on learning,behavior,and relationships beginning in <br /> early childhood and lasting throughout a person's lifespan. <br /> The Coalition is committed to engaging the community to ensure all children and youth in Snohomish County thrive <br /> and are equipped with resiliency.They do this by: <br /> • Educating stakeholders on trauma,ACEs,resilience,brain science, inclusion,and reflective practices <br /> • Providing awareness and access by developing a set of common tools,materials and resources <br /> • Aligning systems to decrease stigma/bias and increase self-efficacy&resiliency <br /> • Using common data points to measure outcomes <br /> The Youth&Family Wellness Fair is an annual event that began in 2016. Since then,hundreds of Snohomish <br /> County families have come together to learn more about coping with childhood mental health issues,from bullying <br /> to symptoms of depression and anxiety. The event provides fun family activities and music to encourage healthy <br /> family relationships,as well as workshops for parents and youth on topics such as suicide prevention,parenting <br /> young children,building a better relationship with your teen,and infant and toddler mental health. <br /> 2019 Human Needs Contracts 7 <br />