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Building Bridges for Families: Linkages 2026 Convening brings together Linkages partners from across the state for a day and a half of engaging programming, shared learning, and meaningful connection. The convening will feature workshops on key topics including Linkages 2.0, prevention screening, CalWORKs transformation, policy and evaluation tools, sustainability, communication strategies, and emerging Linkages populations.…
The CFPIC Adults & Aging team was honored to attend the Annual NAPSA Conference in Bellevue, WA, where APS professionals from across the nation came together to share insights, strategies, and inspiration. From thought-provoking workshops to powerful examples of collaboration, the conference highlighted the importance of equipping the APS workforce to meet the growing needs…
We’re excited to announce recruitment for a new Program Director – CalWORKs/Self-Sufficiency! With our contract now finalized, CFPIC has been asked by CDSS to lead the “implementation collaboratives” component of the CalWORKs Reform Initiative. This new role will guide that work across all California counties and play a key part in expanding CFPIC’s support for…
June is Elder Abuse Prevention Month, and we at CFPIC pause to honor those whose hard work, wisdom, and sacrifice helped shape the country we know today. These elders are not just statistics or stories from the past, they are parents, grandparents, teachers, veterans, and neighbors. And they deserve to live their later years with…
The Preventing & Addressing Child Trafficking (PACT) Program is looking for a Program Director to lead a statewide effort supporting over 45 county child welfare programs. In this role, you’ll manage a dynamic, trauma-informed team, work with state and local partners, and help shape California’s response to child trafficking. You’ll oversee training, coordinate resources, and…
“The wound is the place where the Light enters you” Rumi In 2020, former United States Surgeon General Vivek Murthy declared loneliness and isolation as an epidemic, on par with tobacco use[1]. His documentation of increased social isolation during and after the height of the COVID pandemic helped to normalize the need for mental…
March is Developmental Disabilities Month and it’s a great time to bring awareness to the overrepresentation of parents and children with developmental disabilities among families interacting with public child welfare agencies[1], [2]. Increasing awareness of developmental disabilities within child welfare is essential for creating a better system for both parents and children. Parents with developmental…
Written by: Stacy Shwartz Olagundoye & Melissa Connelly Racial disparities persist in California’s Child Welfare System. Black and African American youth in California’s foster care are overrepresented (21%) when compared to California’s 2022 total population of Black youth (5%)[1]. This trend persists across the United States, where 22% of the total youth in foster care…
CFPIC recently hosted the 2025 Adult Services MDT Convening in Sacramento, California. This event brought together human services professionals and their partners to exchange knowledge, develop new skills, share experiences and innovative ideas, and foster connections with teams across the state to enhance services for older adults. We are proud to have organized this event…
By Stuart Oppenheim, Director Emeritus, and Melissa Gomez, PACT Program Director Thanks to the incredible efforts of our PACT (Preventing and Addressing Child Trafficking) team, I had the honor of spending an unforgettable day at the State Capitol on January 21, 2025. I truly wish all our staff could have been there to witness the…