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Take Your Kids to Work Day in video

A medical helicopter at Salinas Valley State Prison for Take Your Kids to Work Day.

Some CDCR institutions chose to submit a video of their Take Your Kids to Work Day events. This extra effort deserves some extra recognition.

Check out their videos below:

Salinas Valley gets in on the fun

“I’ve worked here over 10 years and this is the first time I’ve ever been able to bring my kids to see where I work. It’s been really fun to share it with them (and) answer their questions,” said Dr. Kemp, Chief Psychologist at Salinas Valley State Prison.

Video by Bernadette Durley, TV Specialist
Office of Public and Employee Communications

California Medical Facility takes kids to work

California Medical Facility (CMF) in Vacaville had an eventful Take Your Kids to Work Day. Check-in began at 8 a.m. in the visiting room where everyone enjoyed pastries and breakfast. Acting Warden S.M. Williams greeted the kids and families and then the group headed inside to tour the institution.

Video by Michael Azano, TV Specialist

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