California Health & Human Services
What you need to know: Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 1264, a first-in-the-nation law phasing out the most concerning ultra-processed foods from California schools LOS ANGELES – Building on California’s long-standing leadership to protect children’s health and set higher nutrition standards — from his signature on laws banning dangerous food dyes and chemicals to implementing …
Sacramento, CA – California Health and Human Services Agency (CalHHS) Secretary Kim Johnson, along with Cal Hospital Compare, recognized hospitals across California today for their high performance in caring for patients with substance use disorder (SUD). 91 hospitals met performance standards in SUD care 33 hospitals have achieved the highest levels of performance for 2 …
CalHHS is hosting a webinar series focused on federal policy changes in health and human services and how California is responding. Vaccine Access & Guidance Heading into respiratory virus season, Californians deserve clear, science-based recommendations and access to immunizations to protect themselves from vaccine-preventable disease. Learn about the changes to state law to maintain insurance …
CalHHS Connect: How Federal Policy Changes are Impacting a Healthy California for All Read More »
Following the recent signing of the federal government’s “Big, Beautiful” bill into law that guts critical safety-net programs, California continues its mission to protect the health and well-being of all Californians. View an important presentation on how these changes will impact Californians. CalHHS leaders discuss how these changes will impact Californians: 0:00 Introduction …
Navigating Federal Cuts: A Presentation with CalHHS Read More »
What you need to know: On July 17, the LGBTQ support option on the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline will end thanks to the Trump administration – but California is stepping up and doubling down on life-saving support for young gay people in crisis. LOS ANGELES – Just weeks after the Trump administration announced that …
Following Trump cut to LGBTQ youth suicide hotline, California steps up to fill the gap Read More »
Today marks 60 years since the Older Americans Act (OAA) was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson on July 14,1965 — creating the first national framework to deliver home and community-based services to older adults. In California, the OAA remains a cornerstone of support to help older adults age with health, independence, and …
Today, Kim Johnson, Secretary of the California Health & Human Services Agency (CalHHS), issued the following statement after Congressional Republicans passed Trump’s “Big, Beautiful” budget reconciliation bill to gut critical programs: “These federal cuts are more than just language in a bill —they are direct and real threats to the health, stability, and dignity …
Statement from CalHHS Secretary Kim Johnson on President Trump’s Budget Bill Read More »
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. The Children Youth and Behavioral Health Initiative invites you to use and share its Mental Health Awareness Month toolkit which includes free resources like social posts, printable resources via Live Beyond, Take Space to Pause, Never a Bother campaigns and free mental health support digital apps. Find #onething to support …
Now Available: CYBHI Mental Health Awareness Month Digital Toolkit Read More »
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 …
California releases Master Plan to better support people with developmental disabilities Read More »
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 »
New plan establishes five key goals for the state and strengthens accountability SACRAMENTO, CA – The California Interagency Council on Homelessness (Cal ICH) today unveiled its 2025-2027 Statewide Action Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness, a bold and data-driven roadmap to address one of the state’s most urgent crises. This three-year plan sets goals for …
California Launches Three-Year Action Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness 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, …
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 …
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 …
“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 …