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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 ...

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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.

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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.

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CA Alliance Budget Statement

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 California Alliance of Child and Family Services is proud to support the Ensuring Excellence in Mental Health Act.

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The California Alliance of Child and Family Services is pleased to release the following report, Underfunded and Overwhelmed: The Crisis Facing Foster Family Agencies (FFA), regarding FFA funding challenges.

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We are excited to introduce the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Fact Sheet! The 988 Lifeline provides compassionate, accessible care and support for people experiencing mental health-related distress.

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CalMatters article today features insights from The California Alliance's Christine Stoner-Mertz and Adrienne Shilton, stressing the importance of sustainable funding and providing quality care for most vulnerable foster youth and programs that support them.

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A dynamic partnership aims to address the urgent need for non-medical personnel to recognize and respond to signs of substance misuse among youth, amidst a backdrop of soaring overdose deaths in the state

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Statement from CA Alliance CEO Christine Stoner-Mertz on the passage of CA Prop 1.