Join us on Tuesday, October 22nd and Wednesday, October 23rd for our Fall Focus Group Workshop: Self-Determination 101 from 10 AM to 12 PM via Zoom. Learn more about the self-determination program and the supports NBRC can provide. Please email DEIB@nbrc.net to obtain the zoom link.

10/22 – This workshop will be facilitated in English. If you require interpretation services, kindly email DEIB@nbrc.net to ensure specific language or accommodations can be arranged.

10/23 – This workshop will be facilitated in Spanish.

It’s time to get your ghoul on! NBRC is brewing up our 2^nd Annual Trunk-or-Treat Resource Fair, and it’s creeping up fast. So, listen up and mark your calendars for Friday, October 25^th from 5:30-7:30 pm at Spring Lake Regional Park in Santa Rosa, CA. Hop on your broomsticks and fly on down for a wicked time and a whole lot of fun and connection!

Trunks will be hosted and decorated by NBRC staff, vendors and community organizations. Come dressed in your best costume for a little friendly competition. We hope you will join us!

We will be hosting this Trunk-or-Treat in Sonoma County with the intention of alternating counties for future years. Though this event will be hosted in Sonoma County, NBRC clients and families from all counties are welcome.

Trunk-or-Treat 2024 Flyer

If you are a vendor or community resource wishing to host a trunk, please complete this form.

The Reunion Symposium took place on Saturday, September 14th at The Backdrop in Santa Rosa. It was a day full of community and connection. We welcomed 126 total attendees and 30 vendored and community resources. There were a total of 4 informational sessions presented during the day. Presentations and information regarding the panels can be found below.

We hope to see you for our 3rd annual Reunion Conference hosted in Solano County in September 2025!

The Reunion Symposium Program –
The Reunion Symposium Program
The Reunion Symposium Program –Español

Session 1: Connections California 

Learn more about Connections California, a statewide, online resource and information hub focusing on transition to adulthood and adult services. It includes more than 100 e-learning videos and a robust schedule of 100+ live webinars a year in English and Spanish. Transition to adulthood can be hard! Connections California resources can make it easier.

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Español-Connections California

Session 2: Self-Determination Program

In this segment, we had the opportunity to hear first hand from a family receiving services through SDP. We learned about their journey and heard how NBRC supported them through this program!

Session 3: NBRC and ABA Services

In this session we will cover a brief overview of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), including its principles and characteristics. Additionally, we will discuss the critical role family participation plays in therapy sessions and the benefits of collaborative teamwork with other professionals, and behavioral support services that NBRC offers.

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Español

Session 4: Nurturing Connections: A Parent’s Guide to Support and Advocacy

This panel comprised committed parents and representatives from local parent resources and support groups in Napa, Solano, and Sonoma County. Each member contributed distinctive perspectives and invaluable experiences.

Featured Organizations – 
Matrix Parent Network & Resource Center
ParentsCAN
Child Parent Institute
Common Ground Society

Our 2nd annual conference, The Reunion Symposium, will take place on Saturday, September 14, 2024, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. The event will feature 4 sessions focusing on NBRC services and resources for our clients and families. Additionally, there will be a resource fair to help you connect with vendor & community organizations. Lunch and entertainment will be provided. Doors will open at 8:30 for check-in.

We are only a month away from the event and look forward to seeing you there! Registration is required to confirm your attendance and registration materials.

Resource Fair:

There will be a resource fair to help NBRC clients and families connect with vendor & community organizations. We are looking for resources from Napa, Solano and Sonoma County to join us! Help us improves access to information about your services.  If you are interested in hosting a resource table, please click the registration link below. 

Join us for a day filled with connection and support at NBRC’s Summer Resource Fair! This event is specially curated for individuals and families who are a part of the NBRC community. Come together with others to explore resources from your county, engage in fun activities, admire artwork in our gallery, and be entertained by a special performance.

Mark your calendars for July 19th from 1-5pm and meet us at our Napa office. We can’t wait to spend this fun filled day with you. RSVP HERE!

RESOURCE FAIR:
We are looking for resources from Napa, Solano and Sonoma County to join us! Help us improves access to information about your services while engaging in a fun carnival themed event. We are asking resource fair vendors to host a carnival themed activity (e.g., games, activities, snacks, etc) for those in attendance to participate in.

If you are a resource wishing to participate, please complete this form HERE.

ART CONTEST:
Art submissions must meet the following requirements:

• All submissions must be 8.5 in x 11 inches.
• Submissions should represent what belonging looks like for the artist.
• With each submission, please include: Artist name, Title of art piece, Artist statement and Contact information.

To Submit Artwork and for questions, please email: abigaila@nbrc.net

NBRC is excited to announce that we will be updating our focus groups with a new informational workshop in addition to our listening session. Starting January 2024, our focus group workshops will be held quarterly, with the first workshop centered on “What is an Individual Program Plan (IPP)?”. These workshops will take place both in person, alternating between different counties each quarter, and virtually via Zoom. To register, simply reach out to Abigail Andrade and refer to the flyer for more details. We look forward to seeing you there!

English/Tagalog/ASL focus group –

January 17th 3PM (in person – Santa Rosa)

January 24th 3PM (virtually via Zoom)

Spanish Focus Group –

January 17th 10am (in person – Santa Rosa)

January 24th 10AM (virtually via Zoom)

Ghostly greetings to our NBRC community!

It’s time to get your ghoul on! NBRC is brewing up our first-ever Trunk-or-Treat, and it’s creeping up fast. So, listen up and mark your calendars for October 31^st from 4-6 pm. Hop on your broomsticks and fly on down for a wicked time with chilling games and a whole lot of candy! All the devilish details are just a cackle away!

We will be hosting this Trunk-or-Treat in Solano County with the intention of alternating counties for future years. Though this event will be hosted in Solano County, our NBRC community from all counties are welcome.

If you are interested in hosting a trunk at this event, please complete this form.

We can’t wait to see you there, happy haunting!