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The PG&E Corporation Foundation Helps Combat Food Insecurity in Northern and Central California with Contributions to Local Meal Distribution Organizations

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Friday, September 1, 2023
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OAKLAND, Calif., Sept. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The PG&E Corporation Foundation (The PG&E Foundation) is providing $775,000 to local food banks, Meals on Wheels programs and tribal organizations to help feed individuals and families struggling with food insecurity. The contribution is the equivalent of approximately 3.87 million meals for individuals and families in need. The funding will support 48 food distribution organizations serving 47 counties in Pacific Gas and Electric Company's (PG&E) service area.

Key Points: 
  • The funding will support 48 food distribution organizations serving 47 counties in Pacific Gas and Electric Company's (PG&E) service area.
  • "We're so grateful to our local food banks and food distribution partners for their ongoing work to fight hunger in our hometowns.
  • Our local food safety net organizations fulfill a necessary and critical role helping families put food on their tables," said Carla Peterman, Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs, for PG&E Corporation and Chair of the PG&E Corporation Foundation Board.
  • In addition to grants to local food distribution organizations, The PG&E Foundation is supporting next year's California Association of Food Banks' (CAFB) " Food ACCESS " conference.

Frog Street Forms Advisory Council of Early Childhood Leaders

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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DALLAS, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Frog Street, an early-childhood education company whose curriculum products for learners from birth-5 are used in classrooms across the country, announces the formation of its first-ever, expert Advisory Council. The council includes top early-childhood education leaders who have had impact in public schools, Head Start, childcare and universities. Together, they will play a vital role in guiding Frog Street in product development, and in providing critical insights in service of Frog Street's mission - to empower connected learning communities that inspire confidence and kindness in each child.

Key Points: 
  • The council includes top early-childhood education leaders who have had impact in public schools, Head Start, childcare and universities.
  • "Frog Street is firmly committed to delivering curriculum and supports that meet the highest educational standards and are continually improved based on input from early childhood educators and experts," said Lee Ramsayer, Chief Executive Officer of Frog Street.
  • Frog Street's Advisory Council consists of 10 early childhood leaders with decades of experience in the industry, including:
    Bob Bialas, Executive VP of Children and Head Start Services, Lutheran Services, Tampa FL
    Bialas joined Lutheran Services Florida in 2019 after retiring as a United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Captain.
  • The Advisory Council will attend Frog Street's upcoming Splash 2023 Conference at the Gaylord Texan Resort from July 20-22, 2023.

Parents Anonymous® Launches Podcast "Breaking the Stigma" Featuring Unfiltered Conversations Surrounding Today's Mental Health Crisis

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Parents Anonymous Inc., a national organization offering free mental health programs and a helpline for both parents and youth, today announces the launch of its podcast "Breaking the Stigma." The podcast highlights candid conversations with individuals who have battled mental health obstacles and their journey to healing.

Key Points: 
  • The podcast highlights candid conversations with individuals who have battled mental health obstacles and their journey to healing.
  • Breaking the Stigma Podcast debuts today, Tuesday, July 11, featuring an interview with R&B singer and songwriter Amina Buddafly, and is co-hosted by DJ Mike Gdnss.
  • Breaking the Stigma will feature powerful interviews and stories from influential and everyday people who share their personal struggles with mental health.
  • Since 1969, Parents Anonymous, Inc. has provided evidence-based emotional support to Parents and Youth nationwide on the National Parent and Youth Helpline®.

The Robodebt royal commission will tell us who's to blame, but that's just the start

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Thursday, July 6, 2023
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This morning, the Governor-General will be presented with the final report of the royal commission into the automated debt-recovery system known as Robodebt.

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  • This morning, the Governor-General will be presented with the final report of the royal commission into the automated debt-recovery system known as Robodebt.
  • Instead, the court found the Commonwealth simply asserted that some 433,000 Australian benefit recipients owed it back money – calculations it later admitted “did not have a proper legal basis”.
  • Providing that support when needed made it a powerful instrument for stabilising the economy and society and reducing inequality.
  • Read more: ‘The culmination of years of suffering’: what can we expect from the robodebt royal commission’s final report?

Sheppard Mullin and A Better Childhood Announce Eleven San Bernardino Children Sue California for Systemic Reform of Child Welfare System

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Thursday, May 25, 2023
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A class action lawsuit was filed today on behalf of more than 5,800 California children against the California Department of Social Services (“CDSS”), CDSS Director Kim Johnson, San Bernardino County, Members of the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors, San Bernardino County Child & Family Services (“CFS”), California Gov.

Key Points: 
  • A class action lawsuit was filed today on behalf of more than 5,800 California children against the California Department of Social Services (“CDSS”), CDSS Director Kim Johnson, San Bernardino County, Members of the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors, San Bernardino County Child & Family Services (“CFS”), California Gov.
  • Gavin Newsom “in his official capacity” and CFS Director Jeany Zepeda (collectively, “the Defendants”) alleging that San Bernardino County’s child welfare system is irretrievably broken and in need of systemic reform.
  • “Workers in San Bernardino County can’t possibly protect these children because of their high caseloads, no matter how hard they might try,” said Marcia Robinson Lowry, director of A Better Childhood.
  • “This is an ingrained system that ignores the needs of these children, and far too many children are suffering grievously because of it.

Parents Anonymous' Free California Parent & Youth Helpline Celebrates Its Third Anniversary During Mental Health Awareness Month

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This May, Parents Anonymous® celebrates the third anniversary of the California Parent & Youth Helpline®, a free Helpline for California diverse parents, children and youth up to 25 years old needing immediate emotional support and Evidence-Based Parents Anonymous® Groups to enhance mental health and enhance personal growth and change. 

Key Points: 
  • "In California, we are committed to preserving and strengthening our mental health system," said Dr. Mark Ghaly, Secretary, California Health and Human Services Agency.
  • Parents Anonymous launched The California Parent & Youth Helpline® in 2020 in response to the growing need for additional mental health resources because of COVID-19.
  • Parents Anonymous® is providing a step in the right direction to local Californians with its California Parent & Youth Helpline® and on a national level with its National Parent Helpline®.
  • "We are glad that the helpline will continue to be available in California, supporting the emotional and mental health needs of California parents, caregivers, and youth."

Parents Anonymous® Celebrates Third Anniversary of the California Parent & Youth Helpline® During Mental Health Awareness Month

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This May, Parents Anonymous® celebrates the third anniversary of the California Parent & Youth Helpline®, a free Helpline for California diverse parents, children and youth up to 25 years old needing immediate emotional support and Evidence-Based Parents Anonymous® Groups to enhance mental health and enhance personal growth and change. 

Key Points: 
  • Parents Anonymous launched The California Parent & Youth Helpline® in 2020 in response to the growing need for additional mental health resources because of COVID-19.
  • 7,000+ Evidence-Based Parents Anonymous® services for diverse, parents, children and youth resulting in significant increases in resilience, well-being, and family functioning.
  • The California Parent & Youth Helpline® is a LIFELINE for me and all my children.
  • Parents Anonymous® is providing a step in the right direction to local Californians with its California Parent & Youth Helpline® and on a national level with its National Parent Helpline®.

Center for Caregiver Advancement Addresses Urgent Need for Caregiver Training Through Career Pathways Program

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Responding to the urgent need for a highly trained workforce that will take care of California's aging and disabled population, caregivers are signing up by the thousands for the free training offered by the Center for Caregiver Advancement (CCA) through the In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Career Pathways Program. The program is part of the state's Master Plan for Aging roadmap, which includes evidence-based, specialized caregiver training as one of its top priorities in the next two years.

Key Points: 
  • The program is part of the state's Master Plan for Aging roadmap, which includes evidence-based, specialized caregiver training as one of its top priorities in the next two years.
  • The curriculum for the Career Pathways Program is based on CCA's existing training on Alzheimer's and dementia care (IHSS+ ADRD), emergency preparedness and community resilience (Caregiver Resiliency Teams), and basic skills (IHSS+).
  • The Career Pathways Program will bring advancement opportunities to the workforce, which will help attract and retain workers."
  • That advocacy work led to the inclusion of $200 million in California's Senate Bill 172 for the IHSS Career Pathways Program.

W.A.Y.S. Home Care & Health Agency Wins Small Business of the Year

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022
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Home Care & Health Agency of Inglewood California was awarded Small Business of the Year (Aug 2022), by Senator Steven Bradford representing the 35th District of California.

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  • Home Care & Health Agency of Inglewood California was awarded Small Business of the Year (Aug 2022), by Senator Steven Bradford representing the 35th District of California.
  • employs more than 50 employees at her agency and offers business and vocational training at her facility in Inglewood.
  • W.A.Y.S.
  • Home Care & Health Agency is licensed with the Department of Social Services and the Department of Public Health (pending).

San Francisco-Based Homebridge Receives $16.2 Million Grant to Strengthen California's Caregiving Workforce

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Thursday, October 13, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Homebridge, a San Francisco based organization dedicated to quality in-home supportive services, has received a state grant of up to $16.2 million to strengthen California's caregiving workforce through the In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Career Pathways Program. The program, set to launch this month, will provide a broad array of training and career opportunities to the 550,000 IHSS home care providers who serve more than 650,000 residents statewide.

Key Points: 
  • IHSS workers comprise a large portion of California's direct care workforce which currently outnumbers every single occupation in California.
  • The plan aims to strengthen the direct care workforce and create one million high quality direct care jobs by 2031.
  • About Homebridge : Homebridge is California's only nonprofit dedicated to providing direct IHSS services and IHSS workforce training.
  • Homebridge care provides personal and intensive home care services that bridge the gap between healthcare and social services delivery.