To ring in the new year, Ms. asked a few of our favorite feminists what they're wishing for in 2023. msmagazine.com/2022/12/27/fem…

🙌🏼 “'The art of dependence'” means accepting aid with grace and, crucially, recognizing the importance of others." With great thanks for the *many* people I know - and never met - who have made my education, caregiving, and so much around me possible. nytimes.com/2023/03/09/opi…

Rather than supporting victims and survivors, the criminal legal system has abused and failed survivors, further discouraging people from reporting their trauma. #Justice4Survivors

Girls and young adults frequently come into contact with the justice system because of arrests for running away, substance abuse, and truancy – all of which are also common symptoms of abuse. #Justice4Survivors

Everything Innocence Project drops in my inbox makes me stop and read. So moved by all their humanity and work.

Exactly. So let's ensure equitable education and health care for all children and youth move forward. "'Parents’ rights,' like “states’ rights,” is quite particular. It’s not about all parents and all children and all the rights they might have." nytimes.com/2023/03/28/opi…

Yes! Story time is magical - no matter one's age. This made me think about why audiobooks can resonate in a different and fun way. 🎧 Great piece from EdSource edsource.org/?page_id=688223

Today I’m learning all about #CommunityHealthWorkers and the important work they do to promote health and well-being. To quote Kara Carter: They've been serving California communities for decades, and now it's time for us to serve them better. ⁦CHCF⁩ #CHCFbriefings

🗓️ Save the date + register early! Join us for our upcoming #EmpowerCA event — Making Sense of the Governor’s May Revision — happening on 5/18. ⚡️ Register here: calbudgetcenter.org/event/making-s…

Storytelling, humanity, community - all the very best things at this fantastic (free!) event hosted by Sacramento Public Library Wed. Learned a lot listening to Ear Hustle Podcast creators and how empowering people in prisons to share their stories is changing hearts and minds. Library + podcast ❤️

“I couldn’t have gotten this place without that help,” Malloy, 60, said. “When you don’t have housing, everything turns into a cascade effect. You can’t manage everything and stay healthy.” californiahealthline.org/NDU0OTU2 via CaliforniaHealthline

"The study’s authors say the findings highlight the idea that money, more than addiction, mental health, poor decisions or other factors, is the main cause of – and potential solution to – homelessness." calmatters.org/housing/2023/0… UCSF Benioff Homelessness and Housing Initiative #homelessness

“Telehealth is the best thing that’s come out of COVID.” On The CHCF Blog, hear from a heart attack survivor in Riverside about how #telehealth has made obtaining care easier for both herself and her family. chcf.org/blog/telehealt…

The health system cannot fix every part of the homelessness crisis, but it has an important part to play: treating health issues so people are stable & healthy enough to stay housed & live independently. Read findings from UCSF Benioff Homelessness and Housing Initiative’s #CAHomelessnessStudy homelessness.ucsf.edu/CASPEH

New from CHCF blog: California medical school leaders discuss Prop 209 lessons and implications for building a diverse health workforce in light of SCOTUS affirmative action ruling. They're candid — it hasn’t been easy. But can be done. chcf.org/blog/affirmati… via CHCF

In California, demand for caregivers has been surging as the population ages. The number of direct care workers increased 242% from 2009 to 2019. On The CHCF Blog, learn about how CareAcademy is training caregivers virtually. chcf.org/blog/tech-star…

Cheers and happy 15 Paschal Roth! 🥂 Forever grateful to the dynamic duo Nikki Paschal and Mike Roth who lead by example and have taught me so much over the years.

"More than 15 million Californians receive health care through the Medi-Cal program. Too many of them have a hard time making use of their benefits because their local providers don’t accept Medi-Cal patients," Katie Heidorn tells Sarah Jimenez | she/her CHCF. chcf.org/blog/state-bud…

If you have been dropped from Medi-Cal, you have 90 days to submit your paperwork to the county to have your coverage turned back on! For free help - Call: 888 804 3536 Visit: healthconsumer.org

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