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Our goal is a system of care that ensures that children with special health care needs have optimal health outcomes, and that they and their families have the support they need—when and where they need it. California's current system falls short of this goal in many respects. Through our grantmaking program and our Advocacy Network we bring together families, care providers, advocates and others to document important issues and work with policymakers to develop program and policies that better serve children and families.

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March 5, 2020

A Call to Action: Improving Mental and Behavioral Health for California’s Children

Mental illness is an increasingly common condition among California’s children, yet the state lacks a coherent system of care. In 2018, the California Children’s Hospital Association (CCHA) convened a workgroup to discuss this emerging crisis, and now has released a report offering recommendations for action. CCHA President & CEO Ann-Louise Kuhns, discusses the report and what needs to be done.

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Dollars and Democracy: A Guide to the State Budget Process

Dollars and Democracy: A Guide to the State Budget Process was created by the California Budget and Policy Center and defines important terms, lays out the budget timeline, and covers the roles and responsibilities of the Governor, the Legislature, and other key players. This in-depth—yet accessible—presentation is intended as a resource for new as well as more experienced budget watchers. Read the presentation (PDF).

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