As the dust begins to settle on the presidential & Congressional elections, we reaffirm the California Alliance’s commitment & collective voice in advancing policies that protect youth and families.
The California Alliance of Child and Family Services is pleased to announce the election of Beth Parsons as the new President of the Board of Directors.
Mental health challenges are one of the leading causes of illness among young people, yet in 2020, California ranked 48th in the nation for providing needed mental health care to children. We can do better.
The California Alliance of Child and Family Services is thrilled to announce that AB 2802 (Maienschein) and AB 2711 (Ramos) have successfully passed the Senate and are now on their way to the Governor’s desk. These critical bills aim to enhance housing flexibility for foster youth in Transitional Housing Placement Programs (AB 2802) and protect students seeking help for substance use from punitive ...
The Catalyst Center, in collaboration with PhRMA, is proud to announce the 2024 Behavioral Health Leaders Scholarship recipients. This award recognizes outstanding individuals dedicated to improving mental health services and supporting vulnerable communities. Congratulations to Blanca Burciaga, Ro'Mel Smith, Vonnique Mitchell, and Alexandria Silva for their exceptional commitment to the field of ...
The California Alliance of Child and Family Services celebrates the passage of two significant bills, AB 2802 and AB 2711, both bills are a valuable step in our goal to support and uplift foster youth and vulnerable children across California.
Our Behavioral Health Senior Policy Advocate, Selena Liu Raphael and research assistant, Mirabel Raphael, research on Provider Perspectives on County Factors Impacting Utilization of Transitional Housing Programs for Non-Minor Dependents (THPP-NMD) in California.
The California Alliance of Child and Family Services applauds the budget agreement protecting foster youth and families, while continuing to advocate for essential bridge funding for non-profit foster care agencies.
AB 665 was signed into law by Governor Newsom and will go into effect on July 1, 2024, amending Family Code section 6924. This FAQ will cover questions asked by practitioners, advocates, families and youth concerning how to use minor consent to access mental health services and how AB 665 will be implemented.
