Broadcast date: 11/15/18 November 2018 marks the 20 th anniversary of Proposition 10, which established First 5 statewide and created guaranteed funding for services and programs that support 0-5 year olds and their families. To date, First 5 San Luis Obispo County has invested more than $32 Million in that effort countywide.

Broadcast date: 11/8/2018 Adventure Club San Luis Obispo is a unique outdoor and creativity focused day program for adults with neurodevelopmental and cognitive disorders, such as autism spectrum disorders, down syndrome, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and traumatic brain injuries. They have been guiding adventure programs for over twelve years, and currently serve more than seventy individuals on the Central Coast. In addition to spending nearly every day in nature, exploring the

Host Fred Munroe speaks with guests Linda Belch, San Luis Obispo County Department of Social Services Division Manager; Matt Pennon, Santa Barbara County Department of Social Services' “Our County, Our Kids” recruiter and trainer; and Bekah Alexander, Family Care Network Inc. Program Supervisor for Resource Family and Adoption Services.

Broadcast date: 10/25/2018 In San Luis Obispo county, nearly 50% of youth who identify as LGBTQ+ report having seriously considered attempting suicide. Given these statistics and others, there are new efforts across San Luis Obispo county aimed at reducing mental health disparities for sexual and gender minorities. The #out4mentalhealth task force and the Queer Community Action, Research, Education, and Support (QCARES) support team have recently developed as two local groups that are working to

Broadcast date: 10/18/18 Eleanor Roosevelt said, "It isn't enough to talk about peace. One must believe in it. And it isn't enough to believe in it. One must work at it." Lately there has been a new-found interest in peacemaking and conflict resolution, whether between individuals, groups, communities, or nations.

Broadcast date: 10/11/2018 Most parents will agree that one of the biggest challenges of our time is parenting children in the Digital Age. In a recent study one-in-three parents said they have had concerns or questions about their child’s technology use in the last year . Parenting issues include struggles over video game time limits, social media safety, and internet addiction, just to name a few.

Broadcast date: 10/4/18 One in three households in California, over 3.3 million families—including those with income well above the Federal Poverty Level—struggle every month to meet basic needs. This is just one of the many findings published in " Struggling to Stay Afloat: The Real Cost Measure in California 2018 ," the new statewide report released by the United Way of California.

Broadcast date: 9/27/2018 In 1998, The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County began its mission to provide the local community with an enduring form of local support. Today, 20 years later, this mission continues, by providing leadership and encouraging charitable giving for the issues that improve and enhance lives in the county. In 2017 through a commitment to philanthropic leadership and the help of forward-thinking donors and community partners, they were able to distribute a record $5

Broadcast date: 9/13/2018 Constitution Day is an American federal observance that recognizes the adoption of the United Sates Constitution and is observed on September 17, the day the U.S. Constitutional Convention signed the Constitution in 1787. A focus of the holiday is to engage the community in an appreciation of the Constitution so that they are imbued with an understanding and appreciation for the individual rights and civil liberties guaranteed by the Constitution.

Broadcast date: 9/6/2018 The International Day of Peace ("Peace Day") is observed around the world each year on September 21. Established in 1981 by unanimous United Nations resolution, Peace Day provides a globally shared date for all humanity to commit to Peace above all differences and to contribute to building a Culture of Peace. As defined by the United Nations, “A Culture of Peace” is a “set of values, attitudes, modes of behavior and ways of life that reject violence and prevent conflicts