Great in-depth article from The Imprint on #AB2108 (@AsmJamesRamos), requiring faster notification when #fosteryouth go missing. Important for CA youth & families, and especially our Indigenous youth & families. #CaAlliance proudly supports #AB2108 .
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'We need to hear these stories and we’re going to take our time to make sure that these stories are being heard.' Thank you Assemblymember Corey Jackson for supporting #FURS , #SILP , and making sure #fosteryouth and advocates are being heard. #CaAlliance Read more:
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Congrats, Hanna Center! Your dedication to youth empowerment & trauma support is invaluable. This Department of Health Care Services grant recognizes your vital role in Elevate Youth CA's mission. Keep shining! gov.ca.gov/2024/04/10/you…

The The Village Family Services is celebrating 10 years of services at their Drop-In Center for Youth in North Hollywood! Join us as we commemorate this milestone on April 25, 2024. thevillagefs.org/support-our-wo…

Today at the Capitol, proud to stand with Brian Maienschein and Levi Nunez from Penny Lane Centers in support of AB 2802. This bill empowers transitional housing programs to accommodate gender diversity, ensuring inclusivity and safety for foster youth. California Alliance of Child and Family Services

Excited to join Progress Ranch in the advocacy effort at the California State Capitol in support of AB 2544 Evan Low. This bill aims to streamline background checks for community care facility licenses, ensuring safety without unnecessary delays. California Alliance of Child and Family Services

The California Alliance of Child and Family Services released their report regarding Foster Family Agencies (FFA) funding challenges. Despite their importance, FFAs are facing significant financial hurdles that threaten their ability to continue their essential work.

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This #AutismAcceptanceMonth , it's great to hear from National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and IACC_Autism on their support for acceptance, inclusion, and full participation of people with autism.

The Importance of Lived Experience Perspectives – Insights From the IACC nimh.nih.gov/about/director…

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and CDSS is hosting a webinar series: 'Connecting Communities'. This series will feature presentations discussing important topics related to the prevention of child abuse and neglect.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/…

35% of Foster Family Agencies are at risk of shutting down due to funding shortages, leaving foster youth without crucial support. Read more in our Foster Family Agencies report California Alliance of Child and Family Services cacfs.org/sites/default/…

Join us in two weeks to discuss #AB2711 (Assemblymember James C. Ramos) and school discipline reform for those with substance use needs. Register at: go.childrennow.org/l/638511/2024-…

Thank you, Children Now, CA Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, ElevateYouthCA, and CAYEN, for your partnership. #CaAlliance

Thank you, Assemblymember Diane B. Dixon, for your unwavering support of #AB1952 , which increases aid to foster youth who are parents! And thank you, Mary's Path for providing services and facilities to support those parents. #CaAlliance
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🙌🏾We're proud to have worked with our partners Didi Hirsch MHS California Black Women's Health Project (CABWHP) & California Alliance of Child and Family Services to bring this988 resource to parents and educators to help support #YouthMentalHealth !

Read the facts here: childrenspartnership.org/research/9-8-8…

We are proud to support #AB2137 authored by Sharon Quirk-Silva. This bill strives to bolster educational support for foster care youth & homeless students, addressing critical gaps in services and funding. Let's ensure every child gets the support they deserve! #EducationEquity 📚🏠

Illuminating The Sacramento Bee op-ed by #CaAlliance friend and partner, Lishaun Francis (@ChildrenNow) on #Prop1 's impact on children's mental health. A reminder that 'Persistent and aggressive advocacy is needed to maintain the programs that we know work.'

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