We are excited to share a special message for Alicia Smith of the Foster Together Network: Dear DCFS (Department of Child & Family Services) Friends & Colleagues, As a Black former foster youth and a fellow DCFS social worker in training, I invite you to embrace the opportunities we ea...

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Summary provided by Jackie Rutheiser, Policy Director, California Alliance of Caregivers Governor Newsom signed the $308 billion fiscal year (FY) 2022-23 budget on June 30, 2022, with generous supports for children, youth and families impacted by the child welfare system. The state’s finances wer...

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Research shows that when children need out of home care due to abuse and neglect, they do best in the homes of relatives or friends. If that is not possible, it is best that children remain in their community, and with a family of their same cultural background. This is not always possible due to th...

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May is National Mental Health Awareness Month and California Alliance of Caregivers wants to stress the importance of caring for your mental health just as much as you care about your physical health. Just as there are exercises and healthy habits for the body, there are also exercises and healthy h...

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Beginning My Mental Health and Self Love Journey As an adult it may be hard to remove that embedded stigma around mental health in your mind and begin unlearning ideas and narratives that have shaped your self love. Becoming a student of life is a great way to start this journey. Reading art...

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California Alliance of Caregivers has received numerous questions regarding ACL 19-26 that informs on the legislative intent and implementation of AB2247 that passed in 2018. This bill was led by California Youth Connection as part of their #FosterStability campaign to address the trauma that childr...

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