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School-Based Mental Health Program Convening

Farrah McDaid Ting Roshena Duree

August 22, 2019

The California Alliance of Child and Family Services is hosting a series of community forums to spark dialogue among community-based organizations, policymakers and government administrators around school-based mental health, highlighting meaningful and impactful strategies that are grounded in evidence. The forum, will examine successful partnerships for the delivery of school based mental health services. The forums will be held in Sacramento and Los Angeles.

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Joint Committee Examines the Mental Health Services Act

Farrah McDaid Ting Roshena Duree

August 22, 2019

This week, the Assembly’s Accountability and Administrative Review and Health Committees, chaired by Assembly Member Cottie Petrie-Norris and Assembly Member Jim Wood, convened a joint informational hearing on the oversight and accountability of Mental Health Services Act Funds (MHSA).

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Implementation Progress for 2019-20 County IHSS MOE

Justin Garrett Roshena Duree Sara Floor

August 22, 2019

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UPDATE: Funding Application for Existing Whole Person Care Pilot Counties Now Available 

Farrah McDaid Ting Justin Garrett Roshena Duree

August 15, 2019

The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) has posted the application and funding allocations for one-time Housing Funds for Whole Person Care (WPC) Pilots. The application was released to current Whole Person Care Lead Entities on Monday, July 22, 2019 and updated on posted on Friday, August 9, 2019 to their site. The application contains instructions for counties, the funding allocations, the methodology used, and a helpful list of deadlines.

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Federal Government Finalizes Public Charge Rule

Justin Garrett Roshena Duree

August 15, 2019

This week, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officially released the controversial public charge final rule. The rule expands the definition of public charge to require consideration of current or potential receipt of non-cash benefits, including Medicaid/Medi-Cal, SNAP/CalFresh, and federally subsidized housing when determining whether to extend or revise a legal immigrant’s status.

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Funding Application for Existing Whole Person Care Pilot Counties Now Available 

Farrah McDaid Ting Roshena Duree

August 8, 2019

The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) has released the application and funding allocations for one-time Housing Funds for Whole Person Care (WPC) Pilots. The application was released to current Whole Person Care Lead Entities on Monday, July 22, 2019.

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In-Home Supportive Services Maintenance of Effort Details and Next Steps

Justin Garrett Farrah McDaid Ting Roshena Duree

July 18, 2019

As discussed in the CSAC Power Minute Video on In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS), the revised County IHSS Maintenance of Effort (MOE) will create a more sustainable fiscal structure for counties to manage IHSS costs and continue to deliver vital services on behalf of the state. CSAC partnered with counties over the past two years to work towards achieving this outcome and is grateful to the Governor and the Legislature for the proposal and legislation that will accomplish this goal.

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Fifth Circuit Court Hears Arguments in Texas v. United States

Farrah McDaid Ting Justin Garrett Roshena Duree

July 11, 2019

This week, the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments in a case that could determine the future of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).The Fifth Circuit Court could make its decision on Texas v. United States by the end of the year, but regardless of the outcome, the case is widely expected to be appealed to the Supreme Court in 2020.

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Governor Newsom Signs AB 46

Farrah McDaid Ting Justin Garrett Roshena Duree

July 5, 2019

Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 46 into law last week. The bill, authored by Assemblymember Wendy Carrillo, will replace out-of-date terms used to refer to individuals living with mental illness throughout California law.

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Governor Newsom Announces New Workgroup for Aging

Farrah McDaid Ting Justin Garrett Roshena Duree

June 13, 2019

On Monday, June 10, Governor Newsom announced the creation of a Cabinet-level Workgroup for Aging to be convened by the Secretary of the California Health and Human Services Agency (CHHS). As the aging population is forecasted to rise significantly, the workgroup, led by recently confirmed HHS Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly, will work to provide an actionable Master Plan on Aging with the goal of transforming California into an age-friendly state.

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Secretary Confirmed for CA Health and Human Services Agency

Farrah McDaid Ting Justin Garrett Roshena Duree

 

Dr. Mark Ghaly, who has extensive county experience, was confirmed as the state’s new California Health and Human Services Agency Secretary by the Senate Rules Committee this week. CSAC was pleased to support Dr. Ghaly’s confirmation as Secretary, and the Rules Committee unanimously voted to forward a recommendation for confirmation to the full Senate.

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New Resource for High-Needs Children and Youth

Farrah McDaid Ting Justin Garrett Roshena Duree

June 6, 2019

The California Health and Human Services Agency (CHHS), the Departments of Developmental Services, Health Care Services, Rehabilitation, Social Services, and the California Department of Education have prioritized improving the coordination of the “Systems of Care” for high-needs children and youth at all levels of engagement.

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Health and Human Services Bills of Interest

Farrah McDaid Ting Justin Garrett Roshena Duree

May 30, 2019

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May is the Stepping Up Month of Action!

Farrah McDaid Ting Justin Garrett Roshena Duree

March 23, 2019

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Health & Human Services Budget Items

Farrah McDaid Ting Justin Garrett Roshena Duree

May 23,2019

CSAC is following a number of budget-related items as the legislative budget process proceeds toward the constitutional deadline of June 15 for the Legislature to pass the state budget.  

The health and human services-related budget subcommittees of both houses have concluded their work, and the Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee convened yesterday to approve their version of the budget proposal. The Assembly Budget Committee will meet tomorrow.

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The Housing for Healthy California Program Notice of Funding Availability

Farrah McDaid Ting Justin Garrett Roshena Duree

May 16, 2019

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No Place Like Home (NPLH) Proposed Guideline Amendments

Farrah McDaid Ting Justin Garrett Roshena Duree

May 16, 2019

The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) has released draft NPLH guideline amendments. The draft amendments are open for public comment until 5 p.m. on Monday, June 10, 2019. HCD has scheduled workshops for interested parties to review these amendments.

The draft guidelines, and workshop dates can be found here and we encourage county staff to provide feedback to HCD.

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CSAC Supports Child Support Funding Proposal

Justin Garrett Roshena Duree

May 2, 2019

In recent weeks, both the Senate and Assembly Budget Subcommittees on Health and Human Services have held hearings on the Governor’s proposal to increase funding for local child support agencies. As one of the investments aimed at reducing child poverty, the Governor is proposing to increase funding by $19.1 million General Fund in 2019-20, matched by $36.9 million federal funds, and implement a new budgeting methodology. CSAC shared our strong support for this proposal at the recent budget hearings.

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Los Angeles County Joins Governor’s Prescription Drug Reform Effort

Farrah McDaid Ting Justin Garrett Roshena Duree

April 18, 2019

Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Janice Hahn joined Governor Newsom in Downey to announce the County’s participation in the Governor’s California Pharmaceutical Collaborative, which allows the state to partner with local governments and other entities to bargain on bulk prescription drug purchases and potentially save on drug prices.

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CSAC Support for Child Welfare Budget Requests

Farrah McDaid Ting Justin Garrett Roshena Duree

April 11, 2019

Over the past week, both the Senate and Assembly Budget Subcommittees on Health and Human Services have held hearings on the Governor’s Budget proposals for, and potential investments in, the child welfare system. The County Welfare Directors Association of California (CWDA), working with county affiliates and other partner organizations, is leading the way on many of these proposed investments. CSAC is working diligently to convey our support for the below child welfare budget augmentation requests and shared our strong support at the recent budget hearings.

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