Welcome to CFRA's News & Events page where you can learn about breaking news, current events, pending legislation, and other critical information affecting the children, families and communities you serve.

Covered California Regional Town Hall Series

In April Covered California kicked off a series of Town Hall meetings- special forums on California's new health care marketplace where stakeholders and community leaders can hear updates and give feedback about the state's plans. Review the list of upcoming Town Hall locations and participate in the meeting nearest you!

CFRA Legislative Update

CFRA's Policy Committee is made up members from across the state who  meet monthly to inform the development of CFRA's statewide policy agenda and legislative priorities. The Committee infuses CFRA's policy agenda with the pulse and perspective of the field, helping to align our state level policy agenda with the local priorities of FRCs. This year with guidance from our Policy Committee, CFRA has chosen to support the following bills:

CFRA Joins Forces with Child Abuse Prevention Center

The California Family Resource Association (CFRA) has announced it is joining forces with the Sacramento-based Child Abuse Prevention Center, or CAP Center.

Cuts and Consequences: Key Facts About CalWORKs in the Aftermath of the Great Recession

A new report from the California Budget Project (CBP) takes an in-depth look at Governor Brown's proposed cuts to CalWORKs, the state's welfare-to-work program. Cuts and Consequences explores how the economic downturn has affected low-income families and children, and how the Governor's Proposed 2012-13 Budget would fundamentally change the program. Read Cuts and Consequences here: Cuts and Consequences