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California Health & Human Services Agency Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly presents this mindful breathing exercise for Wellness Wednesday featuring Fresno teacher Everardo Pedraza. View more Wellness Wednesday videos,  or visit the CalHHS YouTube channel. For more Mindfulness activities and tools for children visit our Wellness Wednesday page.

For Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week, visit this resources hub to learn about resources, information, supports and services to support children’s mental health. Find information for: Youth Parents, family and friends Schools and teachers Read the Governor’s proclamation declaring Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week.

On April 25, 2022, the California Health and Human Services Agency (CalHHS), along the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) and California’s Health Insurance Exchange, Covered California,  submitted a comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on the …

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The Department of General Services, in collaboration with the Department of Public Health, is releasing a Request for Innovative Ideas (RFI2) to pursue a public-private partnership with a test manufacturer to disrupt the testing market to drive down the costs of at-home tests while securing a reliable and timely supply chain for California and leveraging …

RFI2-Request for Innovative Ideas in Over-The-Counter (OTC) Antigen Test Read More »

The California Health & Human Services Agency (CalHHS) is seeking to hire a Graduate/Undergraduate Paid Intern. Under the direction of executive staff, the student will be assigned activities and given assignments that shall support and enhance the student’s academic development (in their area of study and/or major). The incumbent will perform the following duties: Develops, …

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Dear CalHHS Partners, As I sit down to write this letter, I am reflecting on this past year and I am reminded of the power of family, friendship, and community. This year brought hope.  We administered over 64 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccines.  It also brought heartache. We grieved the loss of over 75,500 …

CalHHS Annual Letter: A Year of Hope and Action. Read More »

Context In recent weeks the United States initiated evacuations of Afghan citizens and nationals who are at-risk due to the current political instability in Afghanistan. California is doing its part to welcome these individuals and families into our communities. “We welcome our new neighbors from Afghanistan with Open arms and are grateful for the many …

CHHS Departments Support Afghan Arrivals Read More »

On July 12, the Department of Health Care Services formally submitted California’s $4.6 billion Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Spending Plan to the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The plan is subject to CMS review and approval. This plan reflects many of the investments included in the initial version released by the Administration …

California Submits Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Spending Plan Read More »

Public Charge Guide English Version Spanish Version For more information, read the Joint Statement from California Health & Human Services Leaders on Future Public Charge Rulemaking. ###

The collective work of our departments and offices at the California Health and Human Services Agency (CHHS) is centered on the idea that we deliver programs and services focused on the needs of the people we serve, not on the silo structures of government. The use of data to inform this work is foundational. We …

Using Health and Human Services Data to Improve the Health and Well-Being of all Californians Read More »

The California Health and Human Services Agency has released Request for Proposal (RFP) 2020-34-CHHS for Immunization Exemption Appeals Program, Independent Medical Review Services. All interested Independent Medical Review (IMR) Organizations may access the RFP  using EVENT ID # 18016.

Dear School Leaders: Thank you for your strong and persistent leadership to serve our students during this extraordinary time. To assist with the ongoing efforts to safely reopen schools, I am writing to update you on the latest work to support school-centered COVID testing. Update: End of August: Secured State Partnership. To help solve nationwide …

PLAYBOOK to stand up Community Based Testing Sites Read More »

Today is the day we want people to take our #FightFluTogether campaign to their Facebook pages to let friends and family know they’ve received a flu shot. We’re urging people to post an “I got my flu shot” Facebook frame on their cover image today. It’s easy to do and effective in reminding people to …

Change your Facebook Frame and Help #FightFluTogether Read More »