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CFRA Priority Legislation
Our Voice at the Capitol
Advocacy
CFRA actively tracks and advocates for bills that shape the future of Family Resource Centers in California. Here's a snapshot of what we're working on.
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AB 2441 — Community Supporter Innovation Pilot
Asm. Celeste Rodriguez · Assembly Human Services Committee
Proposed funding for select FRCs statewide to partner with hospitals, schools, and law enforcement as an alternative referral pathway to CPS for families in non-danger crisis situations.
Held in Assembly Appropriations Committee
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SB 557 — California FRC Definition Update
California State Sentate
Updated California's statutory definition of Family Resource Centers to align with the federal definition now written into law — strengthening the foundation for FRC funding statewide.
Active - Signed into Law
See What CFRA Has Achieved
Legislative Wins
See what CFRA's policy work has achieved for Family Resource Centers in California:
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Supported legislation for family strengthening organizations including FRCs. It passed unanimously and unlocked $16 million in COVID-19 relief that CFRA distributed to FRCs.
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Updated the definition of abuse to exclude parental financial hardship from the legal definition of child neglect. This reduces unnecessary referrals to child welfare.
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Updated California's definition of FRCs to align with the national definition. This strengthens opportunities for California FRCs to leverage federal funding in the future.
Members Get the Full Picture
Know What's Coming
CFRA members receive real-time legislative updates, action alerts, and advocacy tools to help FRCs stay ahead of policies that affects them.
☑️ Bill tracking and status updates
☑️ Action alerts when your voice is needed
☑️ Advocacy resources and talking points
☑️ Coalition opportunities with other FRCs
Bills We Support
The Child Abuse Prevention Center &
California Family Resource Association
2025
2026