Governor Newsom opened today with the theme of keeping promises. Providers of care to youth and families touched by California’s child welfare system know there is no more important commitment the state can keep than to our children and youth.
As the need for behavioral health and social services skyrockets in California, it is more important than ever to support the current and future professionals who provide these imperative services. Despite having over 80,000 licensed behavioral health experts in 2016, California managed to meet only 30% of its overall need for a professionally skilled workforce in this field.
