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Dear CII Family,

My name is Anjelica and I want to share my story about how Children’s Institute (CII) changed my life.

My daughter was born during the pandemic and her whole world was me, her dad, and her brother. My son was at home doing virtual learning and my daughter became really interested in his lessons. I knew I had to look for opportunities for her to get a head start. That’s how I found CII’s Home Visitation program.

Our home visitor, Ms. Janet, taught me so much about healthy child development. Not only did she help my daughter learn to write, draw, and communicate her feelings, but she also taught her self-regulation skills. During frustrating times at home, my little one reminded me to relax and breathe.

So, I thought to myself, “She’s getting help. What am I doing to help myself?”

I spoke to Ms. Janet, and she told me about counseling services at CII. Together, we learned how to break the cycle of difficult emotional issues I grew up with and this gave me the confidence to go back to school to complete my GED. CII and Ms. Janet were with me every step of the way, encouraging me to achieve my goals.

I hope to be an example for my children. I want my children to be brave, to see the struggles that I’ve been through and say, “Mom did it, so can I.” I hope that they never stop learning, never stop helping others, and know that I never stopped, for them.

Your support for CII ensures parents like me can find the support they need for their whole family.

Please consider giving generously this holiday season.

With Gratitude,

Anjelica Luna

 

MEDI-CAL: 3 STEPS TO KEEP COVERAGE

To avoid a gap in your Medi-Cal coverage, please see important information below. Please share these details with your friends, family, and community.

ONE | Make sure your information is up to date.

• Log into your Medi-Cal account and report any new changes to your name, address, phone number, and email address, so your county can contact you.

TWO | Check your email.

• Counties will mail you a letter about your Medi-Cal eligibility. The letter will tell you if you need to complete a renewal form to see if you still qualify for Medi-Cal.

THREE | Complete your renewal form.

• If you received a renewal form, submit your information by mail, phone, in person, or online to help avoid a gap in your coverage.

For more information on how to complete your Medi-Cal renewal form, please see links below:

• How to Complete Your Medi-Cal Renewal Form (English)
• How to Complete Your Medi-Cal Renewal Form (Spanish)

We wish you JOY!

JOY Is an essential companion of justice.
Your advocacy and support provides thousands of children and families across Los Angeles the opportunity to find their strengths, build networks of support and celebrate their progress.  Join us in creating a more just and joyful Los Angeles.

 

5 WAYS TO GIVE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON ONE |  Make a donation to CII and ensure 30,000 children and families have access to life-changing services this year. childrensinstitute.org/donate TWO |  Help us feed bodies and minds by purchasing items from our holiday registries for families. Target: tgt.gifts/CIIHolidays  |  Amazon: bit.ly/CIIWF THREE |  Host an end-of-year giving fundraiser on Facebook or Instagram. facebook.com/fundraisers FOUR |  Volunteer at CII’s holiday events. childrensinstitute.org/volunteers FIVE |  In lieu of receiving a holiday gift this year, ask your family and friends to support CII on your behalf.

 

“I spoke to my daughter’s teacher at CII about therapy, and she supported me every step of the way, including when I went back to school. I hope to be a positive example for my children, so that they never stop learning. It’s important for them to see that I never stopped, for them.”

Anjelica, CII Home Visitation Parent

 

 

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