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We are excited to share our latest report, Aiming Higher for California Communities: CBO Perspectives on CalAIM Implementation.

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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.

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Our new report, Classrooms and Communities, examines how California schools and community-based organizations are partnering to address youth mental health needs.

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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 ...

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CA Alliance Statement on the California 2025-2026 Budget Agreement

California’s new budget includes critical funding for foster youth and FFAs—read our full statement.

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CA Alliance Statement Regarding 988 Cuts

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!