COVID19
January 4, 2021
COVID19Mental Health in Light of Covid-19: California’s Underserved Youth and Families
With the data painting an alarming picture of the state of mental health within California, there remain several areas in which data collection must be improved. Primary mental health care information released during the pandemic looks to strategies for managing one's mental health on their own time, and within their own homes. Yet, many of these prescriptions disregard the systemic inequity contributing to populations experiencing far higher Covid death and hospitalization rates, as well as needing more tangible intervention, rather than informal care alone.
September 14, 2020
COVID19Updated Contact List for COVID-19 Inquiries by County
The California Provider Helpline, a program of CACFS’s Catalyst Center, has been working to support callers on a variety of issues and challenges, including those related to COVID-19. In response to multiple requests, the team has prepared a list of resources, by County, for COVID-19 related inquiries.
August 27, 2020
COVID19Practical Guide for Financing Social, Emotional, and Mental Health in Schools
A guide for school district leaders interested in exploring partnerships and accessing Medi-Cal to meet the social, emotional, and mental health needs of students in schools
August 24, 2020
COVID19Overview of the Triumphs and Trials of Care-California’s Foster Youth Amidst COVID-19
With state budget cuts bearing down on numerous sectors in response to the pandemic, many foster youth and providers were left to sit in uncertainty as they awaited the finalized budget that would either provide for or cut programs crucial to their success.
August 24, 2020
COVID19MHTTC Grief Sensitive Virtual Learning Institute
On behalf of all Mental Health Technology Transfer Centers and the National Coordinating Office, we are pleased to announce that registration is open for the two-part, no-cost MHTTC Grief Sensitive Virtual Learning Institute. In the wake of COVID -19 and the loss and grief experienced by our communities and schools, we are offering a two-part MHTTC Grief Sensitive Virtual Learning Institute to provide grief sensitive approaches, evidence-based practices, tools and strategies for community and school practitioners.
July 23, 2020
COVID19Preliminary Results from University of San Francisco's survey on Foster Youth experience during COVID-19
Preliminary findings from University of San Francisco's Foster Care Research Group on impact of COVID-19 on foster youth.
May 29, 2020
COVID19Live Webinar with leaders from the Governor's Office
Recording now available! Free webinar with CalNonprofits and leader's from Governor Newsom's Administration about reopening guidelines, IBank loans, and other resources for nonprofits on Wednesday, 6/3 at 11:00 AM PST.
May 13, 2020
COVID19FEMA Funding for private nonprofits
The Governor's Office of Emergency Services has released the schedule of Applicants' Briefings for Private Non-Profits from all counties beginning Wednesday, May 13. Potential applicants for FEMA-4482-DR-CA are encouraged to attend the Applicants' Briefings.
April 15, 2020
COVID19COVID Relief Fund Advocacy
California Alliance continues to advocate with our partner associations in order to get $100M included in the AB89 COVID19 Relief Fund.
April 10, 2020
COVID19Need for STRTP Stability
The Alliance has submitted an urgent request for funding to maintain stability for our STRTPs during the COVID19 pandemic to the Department of Social Services.