First 5 Funds Threatened:
Republicans are increasingly
eyeing approximately $2 billion in First 5 funds as a partial
solution to the state's budget crisis. Join CFRA in taking
action, and ensure that First 5 funding to state and local
commissions stays intact. Attached are sample
letters you can send to legislators and the governor.
Read First
5 Commissions: Q&A regarding funding and dispelling myths.
In addition, attached are Talking
Points and Senators Cox's - SBX 3 16. This bill would introduce a ballot
initiative that would abolish First 5 commission and funding
that is essential to million of children. Write your letters
today and protect First 5 funding that supports the children
in you community! To find your legislative representative
visit: http://www.assembly.ca.gov
Learn What's Happening in Your County re MHSA (Prop 63)
Review the status of the first generation of new programs counties are implementing through MHSQA Community Services and Supports (CSS) in a publication issued by the California Mental Health Directors Association (CMHDA). It provides a county-by-county profile that includes demographics, current mental heath system structures, the initial CSS 3-year programs being implemented for children and other populations, etc. These plans provide a blueprint of the first phase of California's public mental health system. Access this publication at the CMHDA website under “CMHDA Resources” at: www.cmhda.org/mhsa/mhsa.html
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Help create vibrant communities that put children and families
first by joining CFRA! With others, you can help provide a
unifying and powerful voice for California's families and
communities. Together we can be heard!
Children
NOW - California Report Card 2006-07 The State of the State's
Children
This report lists indicators and recommendations for policy change in the areas of health, education and family well-being, as well as provides a grading for the state's current performance in these areas. The report card outlines areas where the field of family support can rally to gain support for improvement in policies and programs that benefit the children and families of California.
New
Policy Brief on Family Strengthening and Economic Success
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CFRA has released its second policy brief, “What
Works: Family Strengthening and Economic Success”.
The brief is a rich publication that provides information,
tools, guidance and inspiration so that family strengthening
organizations can more effectively move their families to
work. >>
Policy
Brief on Mental Health >>
CFRA has released its inaugural Policy Brief on the Mental
Health Services Act (Prop. 63) “Integrating Mental
Health Services Into California?s Diverse Neighborhoods.”
The Policy Brief features an overview of the Act, keys to
partnering at the local level, four mental health models in
a community-based family strengthening setting, examples of
effective prevention, early intervention, treatment and recovery
activities appropriate for family-strengthening organizations,
and a call to action ? what you can do at the state and local
level. >>
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