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Screening for adverse childhood experiences is increasing, but are patients getting treatment?

11/29/2022

Screening for Adverse Childhood Experiences is Increasing, but Are Patients Getting Treatment?

California's Medi-Cal doctors are screening more patients for adverse childhood experiences, but aren't required to report whether patients get the help they need.

Some COVID Orphans in California Will Get Help

8/2/2022

Some COVID Orphans in California Will Get Financial Help

California has set aside $100 million for trust funds for children from low-income families who lost parents to COVID-19, which they can access when they turn 18.

California counties siphon Social Security benefits from some foster kids

7/26/2022

California Counties Siphon Social Security Benefits from Some Foster Kids

When California counties take Social Security benefits from foster youth, advocates say it amounts to children paying for their own care.

7/21/2022

CARE Court: Can California Counties Make it Work?

While state lawmakers show enthusiasm about California's new CARE Court, county officials are worried they don’t have the resources to implement the idea.While state lawmakers show enthusiasm about California's new CARE Court, county officials are worried they don’t have the resources to implement the idea.

California payments foster youth tax

7/12/2022

California Foster Youth Can Still Benefit From New State Payments

In California, a new round of state payments could pass over some with the highest needs — including young adults transitioning out of foster care.

State’s juvenile prison workers score $50,000 bonuses

6/21/2022

Juvenile Prison Workers in California Score $50,000 Bonuses

As California dismantles its youth prison system, the governor and unions strike a deal to pay out retention bonuses capping at $50,000.

    Will there be enough teachers for California’s ambitious plans for its youngest students?

    6/1/2022

    Will There be Enough Teachers for California’s Ambitious Plans for its Youngest Students?

    California wants all 4-year-olds in public schools within the next four years, but will there be enough teachers?

    Substitute Teacher Shortage Hits California’s Low-income Students Harder

    5/16/2022

    Substitute Teacher Shortage Hits California’s Low-income Students Harder

    With substitute teachers in California in scarce supply and school officials worried about future staffing, one lawmaker is proposing solutions.

    Community colleges need to stop pushing remedial-class enrollments

    5/10/2022

    Community Colleges Need to Stop Pushing Remedial-class Enrollments

    A California bill removes the requirement in community colleges of students to repeat math and English classes they passed in high school.