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The House Energy and Commerce Committee is meeting tomorrow to mark up their legislation aimed at significantly reducing federal government spending. Let's keep the pressure on and make sure our elected officials are hearing from us loud and clear!

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The California Alliance 2024 Annual Report is here. This year’s report reflects the progress we’ve made along with our members in advancing equity, expanding access to critical services, and advocating for policies that uplift California’s most vulnerable children, youth, and families. From legislative wins to innovative programs like the Full Circle Health Network and Open Doors, our collective ...

Policy

Senator Susan Rubio has introduced Senate Bill 531 (SB 531), an initiative to expand mental health education in California schools.

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In collaboration with the California Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Children Now, and the California Youth Empowerment Network we’ve created two resources to help you implement AB 2711 and engage with this critical new law.

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The newly published California Alliance & Special Education Guide (SELPA) was created to help support schools with educational and behavioral health options for students with exceptional needs. This guide highlights the incredible work of California Alliance member agencies, which are dedicated to helping educators create learning environments that enable students with special needs to succeed ...

Policy

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.

Press Release

The California Alliance is deeply dismayed by the federal funding freeze impacting vulnerable children, youth, and families. We're committed to working with leaders to protect critical services. Read our full statement

Press Release

We are proud to announce that Assemblymember Steve Bennett (D-Ventura) has introduced AB 276, a bill sponsored by the California Alliance of Child and Family Services. AB 276 addresses staffing shortages at community care facilities by allowing qualified applicants to begin working while awaiting out-of-state background check clearance.

By aligning state policy with federal law and maintaining ...

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As the Los Angeles wildfires continue to impact countless lives, our hearts go out to those affected by this crisis. To support individuals, families, and organizations navigating these challenges, we have created a comprehensive resource document.

Policy

The Governor's proposed budget released today preserves key safety net programs serving foster youth and families across California, which is an important step in maintaining stability. However, we recognize that current investments in the child welfare system are insufficient to meet the needs of foster youth, many of whom have experienced trauma, homelessness, and exploitation.