The U.S. Department of Education executed a sweeping dismantling of its Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) over the weekend by issuing Reduction in Force notices that will terminate the positions of all but 2 or 3 OSEP. This move leaves no oversight on how states use IDEA dollars, ensure schools meet their legal obligations, or protect families when their children’s rights are violated.
Our new report, Classrooms and Communities, examines how California schools and community-based organizations are partnering to address youth mental health needs.
The California Alliance of Child and Family Services is proud to announce the election of Kathy McCarthy as the new President of the Board of Directors. With a distinguished career spanning non-profit, legal practice, corporate governance, and nonprofit leadership, Kathy brings expertise and a deep commitment to advancing services for children, youth, and families across California.
The California Alliance of Child and Family Services (California Alliance) expressed deep disappointment in today’s vote by the House of Representatives on a bill Donald Trump has pledged to sign that would slash health care for millions of Californians in the Medi-Cal program and strip families of access to nutritional food through CalFresh. The California Alliance pledged to work with State and ...
The California Alliance statement condemning the Trump Administration’s abrupt decision to shut down the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline’s LGBTQ+ Specialized Services Program.
A new article in The Imprint highlights the dire insurance crisis forcing foster care agencies like Sierra Vista Child & Family Services to shut down placement services. Rising costs and legislative challenges threaten the stability of care for vulnerable youth.
The California Alliance of Child and Family Services’ Board of Directors is very pleased to announce the selection of Pete Weldy as its next Chief Executive Officer.
