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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!

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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 ...

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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 ...