CPA is YOUR voice at the Capitol! CPA members held meaningful discussions with legislators, sharing critical insights. TY @AsmMiaBonta for your time, your leadership, and for AB 489 that will clarify that AI cannot impersonate licensed health care professionals. #CPA_psych2025
Today Gov Newsom signed AB 2703 (Aguiar-Curry) to expand mental health services in CHCs by allowing psychological associates to work in these facilities. TY @CAgovernor for signing the bill, @AsmAguiarCurry for her leadership, and our cosponsor @CPCA. #voiceofpsychologyinca
Thank you @ABC 7 San Francisco for the shoutout! CPA and SFPA proudly collaborated to march in the June 30th SF Pride Parade. We celebrate our LGBTQ+ clients, members, mentors and trailblazers in the profession. #pridemonth#psychology#voiceofpsychologyincalifornia
CPA member and volunteer leader Dr. Andrea Davis, PhD testifying in support of AB 1977 by @TriTa4CA, which will eliminate unnecessary and costly diagnostic assessments for coverage of autism services. Thank you Asm. Ta for your leadership. CPA proudly supports AB 1977.
#AB2703 passed 59-0 allowing reimbursement by Medi-Cal of services by psych associates in community health centers, expanding access to mental health services for safety net populations. Thank you @asmAguiarCurry for championing AB 2703 and to our cosponsor @CPCAadvocates. #caleg
Lobby Day 2024 ... CPA members are passionate about their work and dedicated to their clients. Over 60 members participated in this year's event. THANK YOU for making advocacy a priority! #CPA_psych2024#voiceofpsychologyincalifornia
Meet Summer Conway & Renee Tedford!
Featured in our recent @TimesofSanDiego op-ed, Summer & Renne are extraordinary #FosterParents that provided a loving, temporary home to 7 children.
📖 Read about their inspiring story at the link in our bio!
Gov. @GavinNewsom's proposed #CaBudget puts #FosterKids at risk!
@SactoKidsHome CEO David, spoke to @SpecNews1SoCal about the crucial role of the #FURS program in providing support when it is needed the most to foster children & caregivers.
Story here: https://t.co/JQmZ76kej2
Alarming update: The 24-25 Governor’s Budget proposes to cut the Family Urgent Response System.
W/o FURS, #fosteryouth will be at greater risk of instability, loss, and re-traumatization.
It’s not ok to balance the budget on the backs of our youth in care. #ProKidCA
🌟A huge congratulations to #CaAlliance member Progress Ranch on their 2023 Non-Profit of the Year Award presented by @SenBillDodd!
Thank you for your unwavering commitment to making a difference in the lives of those you serve. 🙌 #NonProfitoftheYear#CommunityChampions
The #CaAlliance had the privilege of visiting our member org, @Sycamores_CA.
Sycamores is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of over 18,000 vulnerable children, youth, & families in under-served communities through impactful programs, services, & unwavering support.
#CaAlliance applauds Gov. @GavinNewsom for signing #SB407, protecting #LGBTQ+ foster youth in CA!
Thanks to @Scott_Wiener, the bill's author, and our co-sponsor @eqca for championing this crucial legislation.
Together, we're ensuring every child finds a safe home.
.@GavinNewsom signed our legislation to protect LGBTQ foster youth by ensuring they aren’t placed in hostile homes.
SB 407 enhances screening of foster homes to ensure these kids get the support they need.
Thank you, Governor, & big thanks to our sponsors @eqca@CaAllianceKIDS!
#SB407(@Scott_Wiener) is headed to the Assembly floor! It ensures resource families have training & access to resources, as well as an understanding of the unique needs of #LGBTQ+ youth in the #FosterCare system, and the capacity and willingness to meet those needs. @eqca
My latest column: I visited a home for CA’s highest-needs foster youth. Like all such places, it’s one tragedy away from disaster. On top of inadequate state funding, state law limits what they can do to prevent kids from engaging in dangerous behaviors.
https://t.co/4BjHkf5nev