United Parents

11/10/2025

Federal changes are on the horizon — and they could affect funding for special education programs. Join this local townhall hosted by VC SELPA to learn what these cuts mean for our students, families, and schools.

11/07/2025

💚 Diaper Distribution Reminder!

Need diapers? We’ve got you covered! 🍼✨

Join us TOMORROW for our Diaper Distribution at the Fillmore Drop-In Center — no appointment needed, just stop by!

Supplies are limited and available while they last.

📍584 Ventura Street, Fillmore, CA 93015
📅 Every 2nd Saturday of the Month!
🕓 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Because every parent deserves a little extra support. 💚

11/07/2025

Don’t miss our November workshops!
We’ve got two great sessions designed to help parents and caregivers feel more confident and prepared. 💪
✅ Thursday, Nov. 13 (Spanish)
✅ Wednesday, Nov. 19 (English)
📍 United Parents, 333 W. 5th Street, Suite B, Oxnard

Spots are filling fast — sign up today and join us for an evening of learning, connection, and community! 💚
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Event Address: 300 West 5th Street, Suite B, Oxnard CA 93030 Contact Marco Jimenez at (805) 910-8279 or mjimenez@unitedparents.org

11/06/2025

🌻 Calling all parents and caregivers in rural areas! 🌻

Raising a child with mental or behavioral health needs can be challenging—especially when resources and support feel far away. That’s why we’re bringing families together statewide for our Online Rural Support Group, starting November 11, 2025. 💻💬

Join a welcoming space to connect, share experiences, and find encouragement from others who truly get it.

🗓️ Meets every 2nd Tuesday
🕛 12–1 PM or 6–7 PM
📍 Online via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82597696058

For more info, contact Jolene Freschi at 925jojo@gmail.com

11/04/2025

Preparedness matters! 💪 A few weeks ago, Executive Director Melissa Hannah, Drop-In Center Manager Hannah Abitia, and Belen Contreras attended a disaster training with Ventura County VOAD and Interface Children & Family Services. We’re making sure United Parents is ready to respond when families need us most.

¡La preparación es importante! 💪 Hace unas semanas, la Directora Ejecutiva Melissa Hannah, la Gerente del Centro de Recursos Hannah Abitia, y Belén Contreras participaron en una capacitación sobre desastres con Ventura County VOAD y Interface Children & Family Services. Nos aseguramos de que United Parents esté listo para responder cuando las familias más lo necesiten.

11/03/2025

🌟 We’re Hiring! 🌟
Do you love connecting people to resources and making a difference in your community? United Parents is looking for an Outreach & Resource Coordinator to join our Oxnard Drop-In Center team!

If you’re passionate about helping families find support, we’d love to hear from you. 💚

📍 Oxnard, CA
💼 Full-time position
👉 Learn more & apply: https://www.unitedparents.org/employment

🌟 ¡Estamos contratando! 🌟
¿Te apasiona conectar a las personas con recursos y marcar una diferencia en tu comunidad? ¡United Parents está buscando un(a) Coordinador(a) de Alcance y Recursos para unirse a nuestro equipo en el Centro de Recursos de Oxnard!

Si te motiva ayudar a las familias a encontrar apoyo, ¡queremos conocerte! 💚

📍 Oxnard, CA
💼 Puesto de tiempo completo
👉 Más información y solicitud: https://www.unitedparents.org/employment

11/02/2025

Remember to FALL BACK asleep — it’s Daylight Savings! 🍂😴 Enjoy the extra hour of snooze time!

11/01/2025

Hoy honramos y celebramos la vida de quienes nos precedieron. 💐🕯️ El Día de los Mu***os nos recuerda que el amor trasciende el tiempo — a través de los recuerdos, la música y el color, mantenemos a nuestros seres queridos cerca del corazón. 🌼✨

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Today we honor and celebrate the lives of those who came before us. 💐🕯️ Día de los Mu***os reminds us that love transcends time — through memories, music, and color, we keep our loved ones close to our hearts. 🌼✨

10/31/2025

Spooky season is here! 🎃👻 Wishing everyone a fun and safe Halloween filled with creativity, candy, and community. Whether you’re dressing up, trick-or-treating, or enjoying the festivities, have a fang-tastic time! 🕷️🧡

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¡Llegó la temporada espeluznante! 🎃👻 Les deseamos un Halloween divertido y seguro, lleno de creatividad, dulces y comunidad. Ya sea que se disfracen, salgan a pedir dulces o disfruten de las festividades, ¡que la pasen de miedo! 🕷️🧡

10/30/2025

🧡 Join us for our FREE Su***de Prevention Workshops and learn the QPR Method — Question, Persuade, Refer — with Maya Zumaya.
Gain valuable tools to recognize the warning signs of su***de and how to help someone in crisis. 💬

📅 Nov 13 (Spanish) | Nov 19 (English)
🕠 5:30–7PM
📍 Oxnard Drop-In Center
300 W 5th Street, Suite B, Oxnard

In partnership with Ventura County Behavioral Health.

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🧡 Acompáñanos a nuestros Talleres Gratuitos de Prevención del Suicidio y aprende el método QPR — Preguntar, Persuadir, Referir — con Maya Zumaya.
Obtén herramientas útiles para reconocer señales de advertencia y apoyar a alguien en crisis. 💬

📅 13 de noviembre (Español) | 19 de noviembre (Inglés)
🕠 5:30–7PM
📍 Oxnard Drop-In Center
300 W 5th Street, Suite B, Oxnard

En colaboración con Ventura County Behavioral Health.

10/28/2025

Raising a child with mental or behavioral health needs can be challenging—especially in rural or frontier areas where resources are limited. That’s why the Statewide Online Rural Support Group is here to help! 🌿

This group offers a welcoming space for parents and caregivers to connect, share experiences, and find encouragement from others who truly understand.

🗓 Meets every 2nd Tuesday
🕛 12pm–1pm & 6pm–7pm
💻 Starting November 11th, 2025

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Criar a un niño con necesidades de salud mental o de comportamiento puede ser un reto, especialmente en áreas rurales donde los recursos son limitados. 🌿

Por eso el Grupo Estatal de Apoyo Rural en Línea está aquí para ayudar. Este grupo ofrece un espacio acogedor para que padres y cuidadores se conecten, compartan experiencias y encuentren apoyo entre quienes realmente entienden.

🗓 Se reúne cada cuarto miércoles del mes
🕛 1pm–2pm y 5pm–6pm
💻 Comienza el 26 de noviembre de 2025

10/25/2025

What an amazing evening at the 2025 Trunk or Treat Spooktacular! 🎃✨ Thank you to the Oxnard Police Department, community partners, and all the families who joined us for a safe and fun night of Halloween celebration. We’re so grateful to be part of such a vibrant and supportive community!

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¡Qué noche tan increíble en el Trunk or Treat Spooktacular 2025! 🎃✨ Gracias al Departamento de Policía de Oxnard, a nuestros socios comunitarios y a todas las familias que nos acompañaron para disfrutar de una celebración de Halloween segura y divertida. ¡Estamos muy agradecidos de ser parte de una comunidad tan vibrante y solidaria!