The School Nurses of California                                     Foundation 
         supporting the work of school nurses through partnerships and                               programs that improve student well-being and academic success.

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Giving Tuesday is Coming on November 28th! 

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​​   Since 2004, the School Nurses of California Foundation (SNOCF) has been committed to supporting California’s School Nurses who are working diligently to improve the health and wellness of children in our schools and  communities all around the state. 

        Please help us continue our Mission to elevate and enhance the practice of school nursing through contributions of any amount!
       The charitable funds that SNOCF will receive on Giving Tuesday will be           earmarked for the following:

• helping to fund educational opportunities for school nurses,
• supporting data collection and research to demonstrate the value of school nurses,
• working to improve the visibility of the school nurse as the leader in school health

       Due to generosity such as yours, SNOCF has been able to offer financial support to the California School Nurses Organization (CSNO) by being a Gold Level Sponsor at CSNO’s annual state conference for the past 8 consecutive years and we will do so again in 2024.  Additionally, since 2017, SNOCF has awarded 10 grants to school nurses for a variety of projects, programs, and research activities that have improved school health services, and we will continue to do so.
     *Please consider supporting SNOCF by making a donation today!

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SNOCF's 2023 Fall Grant Cycle is Now Closed!

The School Nurses of California Foundation wishes to thank everyone who submitted proposals.   The Grant Award will be announced soon.
Please stay tuned!

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Exciting News to Share!

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​The Board of Directors of The School Nurses of California Foundation is very pleased to announce the selection of Dr. Liz Dietz, EdD, RN, CS-NP, CSN, FAAN, as its new President, effective July 1, 2023.  Liz has currently been serving on SNOCF’s Board since April 2020.  She also previously served on SNOCF’s Board from July 2015 – June 2017.  Liz takes over from Marilyn Alexander, who served as SNOCF’s president since October 2018. 

Dr. Dietz is currently employed with the American Red Cross’s Disaster Health Services in several capacities: Manager of the Virtual Family Assistance Center, Advisor/Mentor to the Armed Forces, and Disability Integration Regional Lead.

Dr. Dietz holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of San Francisco.   Liz is a Professor Emeritus from San Jose State University, where she taught school nurses, community health and leadership/management.  Dr. Dietz is also a credentialed school nurse with the San Jose Unified School District. 

Additionally, Dietz is past-President as well as past Director of Legislation of ANA\C.  She has also been on the Board of Directors for the American Nurses Association.  

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Liz Dietz as SNOCF's new President!  We look forward to her dynamic leadership for the coming year!

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​​Our MISSION: The School Nurses of California Foundation supports the work of school nurses through partnerships and programs that improve student well-being and academic success.
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Our VISION: California students and school communities have the resources to live healthy successful lives.​

Our Current FOCUS: SNOCF's current focus is to support the wellbeing of school nurses with efforts to enhance their visibility, to promote their achievements, to offer collaboration, and to collect data on their workloads.
  

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  SNOCF’s Values & Vision Statement on Representation, Equity & Inclusion 

        The School Nurses of California Foundation believes that racism, prejudice, and discrimination harm all children, and have a profoundly negative effect on their school achievement, health, self-efficacy, and social-emotional growth.  As such, SNOCF is committed to supporting the health and educational needs of all students, regardless of race, culture, linguistic background, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, socioeconomic status, or disability.  
        SNOCF strives for representation, equity, and inclusion with all activities and programs to create equal opportunity for grants, research, professional development opportunities for school nurses, community partnerships, and other philanthropic efforts.  Additionally, SNOCF actively recruits and welcomes persons from all races, backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, genders, ethnicities, ages, and abilities to its Board of Directors.

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The School Nurses of California Foundation is proud to recognize the following Community Partners for their continued tremendous support​:

California School Nurses Organization

School Health Corporation

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​The School Nurses of California Foundation (SNOCF) provides financial support for:

• ​ Projects and Programs to help keep California students healthy and ready to learn. 
•  Data Collection, Reports, and Technology Tools that focus on improving school health or school health  services. 
•  School Nurses who conduct and publish research that contributes to the body of knowledge for the practice of school nursing and school health. 

​The school nurse strives to strengthen and facilitate the educational process by improving and protecting the health status of children. (CEC 49426)

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