Portantino and First District PTA to Host Family Health Forum

State Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D–Pasadena) and First District PTA will partner for an important public heath discussion from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday.

Portantino and the PTA will be joined by four family therapists for a virtual Family Health Forum that will provide strategies for families abiding by social distancing recommendations to better cope with the effects of COVID-19.

“I always approach my job from the perspective of being a dad,” Portantino said in a prepared statement.  “Families are coping with this unprecedented situation remarkably well.  But, we have also seen a rise in tensions, calls to hotlines, and struggles to maintain appropriate academic and social balances and health.  It’s my hope that by having experts on the line answering your questions we can all work together to get through this crisis.”

The event will include Senator Portantino, the First District PTA, local non-profits, and Marriage & Family Therapists answering questions and discussing how best to respond to this crisis.

“It’s consistent with our PTA mission to look out for the welfare of our entire school family community.  We are thankful for the Senator for initiating this Family Health Forum and we hope many parents, teachers, students and administrator can tune in,” added Diane Hyland, President First District PTA.

You can participate by calling, (844) 721-7241; Access Code: 4471730 or view the live stream at sd25.senate.ca.gov/

Senator Portantino and First District have partnered on a series of Mental Health First Aide workshops.  The Family Health Forum is a continuation of their collaboration.  Participants are encouraged to submit questions to the panel prior to the forum by emailing:   Portantino.FamilyHealthForum@gmail.com