California Alliance of Child and Family Services

Today is day 2 of #NationalDrugAndAlcoholFactsWeek. #Marijuana use has been linked to an increased risk for mental illness in youth. White it is not clear if marijuana use actually causes mental illness, research shows a connection. Join us this week to learn new facts and dispel some common myths about youth #SubstanceUse!... #NDAFW

Today starts #NationalDrugAndAlcoholFactsWeek. The #CaAlliance is joining in to connect teens with facts that #ShatterTheMyths about drugs, alcohol, and addiction. Join us each day to learn new facts and dispel some common myths about youth #SubstanceUse! #NDAFW

The #CaAlliance stands in unity with the #AsianAmerican community today and every day. We realize that the work needed to heal takes more than just words. An ally needs to do the hard work of listening to the voices of those we stand beside. #StopAsianHate

The #CaAlliance applauds Attorney General Becerra history making confirmation as our nation’s first Latino Health and Human Services Secretary." Read full statement below

Assemblywoman Blanca Rubio introduced #AB1006, a bill which aims to examine the adverse effects of high turnover of FFA #SocialWorkers on #FosterYouth. This is a key step in ensuring the longevity of high-quality professionals to support the growing #MentalHealth of foster youth. #CaLeg Read the full statement here: https://tinyurl.com/4k4uydnf

March is #SocialWorkMonth! This month we honor #SocialWorkers as they dedicated their lives to the betterment of humanity. #CaAlliance believes that #SocialWorkIsEssential!

November is Native American month. As we celebrate the month, I want to bring your attention to a story from CNN today: "Remembering the Native American who was... the first person of color to serve as US vice president." Native Americans have always found a way to serve this country. https://www.cnn.com//vice-president-person-of-c/index.html See more

November 9th marks #WorldAdoptionDay. Today, and the rest of this month, we honor families that have been formed through #Adoptions. We will continue to advocate and be a voice for many children still searching for their #ForeverFamiles.

Managing Post-Election #Stress: A recent Psychiatric Times article titled Presidential Election Anxiety and the Role of Psychiatry, by H. Steven Moffic, MD, discussed how the factors that contribute to today’s environmental traumas can foster election anxiety. An excerpt from his description of election #Anxiety polls is provided here: https://www.catalyst-center.org//managing-post-election-st

State #SuicidePrevention efforts to remain legislative focus. Read an article on the passage of #AB2112 and the creation of the first statewide Office of Suicided Prevention here: http://iecn.com/state-suicide-prevention-efforts-to-remain/

There are many ways we can honor our Native American brothers and sisters during Native American Heritage Month. One of them is by pre-ordering Protect Native ...Culture license plate. The revenue from the plate will support programs of the California Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) to preserve and protect California Native American cultural resources. Pre-order yours today: https://protectnativeculture.com/shop/ See more

November is #NationalAdoptionMonth. This month we celebrate families that have formed through #Adoptions, while continuing to be a voice for many children still searching for their #ForeverFamiles.

#ProgramSpotlight: Family acceptance plays a vital role in the lives and wellbeing of #LGTBQ and gender expansive children and youth. To address this issue within the #ChildWelfare system, Family Builders by Adoption has launched The Youth Acceptance Project. "The Youth Acceptance Project works with families who are struggling with the sexual orientation or #GenderIdentity/expression of their child. Working to combat the misinformation, resistance, and fear they have, to help move the family to a place of acceptance. #lgtbqhistorymonth To learn more about this critically important project, visit: https://tinyurl.com/y5b2bsc3

#ProgramSpotlight: Family Builders by Adoption is leading an initiative to improve the competency and capacity of #ChildWelfare organizations to promote the healthy #GenderIdentity/expression development for all children within the system. getR.E.A.L (Recognize. Engage. Affirm. Love) California works to support new state regulations to lift the well-being of #LGTBQ+ and gender expansive youth within the child welfare system. To learn more about this powerful initiative, visit: https://tinyurl.com/y3u5jfez