The California Alliance of Child and Family Services is deeply disappointed by the Administration’s new cap on permanent housing funding, which will strip an estimated $409 million from California and put more than 25,000 people at risk of homelessness. This decision undermines years of work to prevent foster youth and vulnerable families from losing stable housing.
March 23–26, 2026 · Sheraton Grand Hotel Sacramento & Capitol Annex Building A high-energy gathering for professionals working across child and family services in California.
California’s behavioral health system is facing a growing workforce crisis and the Catalyst for Wellness in Community (CWC) Apprenticeship Program is offering a bold solution. Developed by the California Alliance’s Catalyst Center, the program creates paid, “earn-and-learn” career pathways for people with lived experience and deep community roots. By combining on-the-job training, college ...
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 ...
