Juliann Binder

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the release of the Master Plan for Developmental Services: A Community-Driven Vision (Plan). The Plan makes recommendations on improvements for the service system, including reducing barriers to service access statewide for the growing developmental disabilities community. The Plan reflects extensive and diverse input from the community, capturing what …

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It is with gratitude that we share the third annual California Health and Human Services Agency (CalHHS) Legislative Action report, which will provide an overview of proposals that passed the Legislature and were presented to Governor Newsom during the 2023-24 legislative session. At the conclusion of the session, the Governor considered approximately 200 bills pertaining …

California Health & Human Services Legislative Action Report 2023-24 Read More »

Please be sure to follow evacuation orders from law enforcement. For life-threatening emergencies, please immediately call 911. View the Emergency Resource Guide: English Armenian Chinese (simplified) Chinese (traditional) Korean Spanish Tagalog Vietnamese CALL TO ACTION In an emergency, we all have a responsibility to check on our family, friends, and neighbors, especially older individuals, those with disabilities, …

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What you need to know: California is working to help people impacted by the Los Angeles fires – including some of our most vulnerable residents – have access to critical supports during this time of great need. Efforts include reopening of child care and senior living centers, expanded mental health resources, and access to food …

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California Also Released $1 Million in Emergency Reserve Funding that Will Provide 25,000 Food Boxes and Water to Those in Need WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: CalFresh recipients impacted by the fires can request benefit replacement for lost food and use their benefits to purchase hot foods through early February. Through $1 million in state …

As Firefight Continues, California Secures Additional Federal Support That Will Help People Impacted By The Fires Read More »

“The health and human service proposals in the Governor’s January budget focus on California’s continued plans to support robust economic growth, high-paying jobs and career development, and strong accountability measures to address housing, homelessness, and mental health. “The Governor’s budget continues to advance the health and well-being of all Californians and maintains the critical investments …

Statement from California Health & Human Services Agency Secretary Kim Johnson on the Proposed 2025-2026 State Budget Read More »

SACRAMENTO, CA – The California Initiative to Advance Precision Medicine (CIAPM) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Institutes of Health’s All of Us Research Program to support the program’s engagement and enrollment efforts, with a focus on promoting voluntary participation from underrepresented groups in biomedical research, accelerating the benefits of research …

California Announces First-of-its-Kind Partnership with the National Institutes of Health’s All of Us Research Program to Engage Underrepresented Communities in Research Read More »

1 in 7 adults in California has experienced a mental illness Sacramento, CA – California is announcing awards for innovative research on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of depression through the California Initiative to Advance Precision Medicine (CIAPM). Precision medicine is an innovative approach to disease prevention and treatment that tailors individual treatment to specific patients. …

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ANNOUNCES NEW YOUTH EMPLOYMENT INITIATIVE SACRAMENTO — The California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR), administrator of the largest vocational rehabilitation and independent living programs in the country, recognizes National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), an annual event in October that highlights the skills, talents, and diversity that people with disabilities bring to the workforce. In support of …

Department Of Rehabilitation Promotes Access to Good Jobs For All, Recognizes National Disability Employment Awareness Month Read More »

Philanthropy can support researchers and advocates to answer key questions that can impact policy-making and improve outcomes By: Mary Ann Bates, Executive Director, California Cradle-to-Career Data System and Marko Mijic, Undersecretary, California Health and Human Services How does access to early education affect a child’s health and success later in life? What types of housing …

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Sacramento, CA – California Health and Human Services Agency (CalHHS) Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly, along with Cal Hospital Compare, recognized hospitals across California today for their high performance caring for patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) and patient safety. 100 hospitals met performance standards in opioid care. 72 hospitals met performance standards in patient safety. …

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The integration of data across government programs is pivotal in addressing the social drivers of health, ensuring that interventions are timely, effective, and equitable. Connected data stands as a powerful catalyst for transformative change. At the forefront of this endeavor is the partnership between the California Health and Human Services Agency (CalHHS) and the California …

Leveraging Connected Data to Address Social Drivers of Health: A Collaborative Effort by CalHHS and the California Cradle to Career Data System Read More »

ICYMI: White House Recognizes California’s Nation-Leading Work to Keep More Californians Covered In case you missed it, yesterday the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), recognized the success of its partnership with California to help more eligible Medi-Cal members renew and retain their health coverage. Read the HHS blog post to learn more. The …

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