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Schools Must Help Homeless Students. Here’s What You Should Know
The definition of homelessness among K-12 students is laid out in the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, a federal law that details the help public schools must give unstably housed children.
The definition of homelessness among K-12 students is laid out in the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, a federal law that details the help public schools must give unstably housed children.
It’s Time To Fulfill Our Promise to Teachers, Students and Parents
For the last two years, isolation, fear, confusion and uncertainty have taken a toll on our children’s mental health.
For the last two years, isolation, fear, confusion and uncertainty have taken a toll on our children’s mental health.
Students Experiencing Homelessness Are Supposed to Get Extra Help. Here’s How California Can Do Better
But homeless was better than captive in an abusive, violent home. Rivera knew it was the right decision—and a life-or-death decision—to leave.
But homeless was better than captive in an abusive, violent home. Rivera knew it was the right decision—and a life-or-death decision—to leave.
California Elders Say They’re Misled When Enrolling in Medicare Plans. Here Are Some Solutions
To many older adults, Advantage plans sound great. Who wouldn’t want more services for a lower cost?
To many older adults, Advantage plans sound great. Who wouldn’t want more services for a lower cost?
The Specialist Squeeze: How To Fix the Shortage of Doctors in the Rural North
Since the COVID pandemic began, the need for pulmonologists, the doctors who specialize in lung care, has soared in Shasta County.
Since the COVID pandemic began, the need for pulmonologists, the doctors who specialize in lung care, has soared in Shasta County.
Wildfire Smoke Is Hurting Pregnant People and Babies. Can California Cities Protect Them?
She was halfway through her first pregnancy and had just been diagnosed with gestational diabetes.
She was halfway through her first pregnancy and had just been diagnosed with gestational diabetes.
Disability Often Intersects With Domestic Violence. Here’s How to Better Help Survivors
I discovered I had a disability before I realized I was in an abusive relationship, but the two were interwoven in my life for many years.
I discovered I had a disability before I realized I was in an abusive relationship, but the two were interwoven in my life for many years.
Trying To Help Survivors, a Domestic Violence Agency Turns the Focus
'Positive Solutions' is a program that aims to help people responsible for domestic violence change their behavior patterns and build healthy relationships.
‘Positive Solutions’ is a program that aims to help people responsible for domestic violence change their behavior patterns and build healthy relationships.
How To Have Trauma-informed Conversations With Survivors of Domestic Violence
When Carolina Reyes first opened up to a friend in 2017 about the domestic violence she was experiencing, she wasn’t sure what to expect.
When Carolina Reyes first opened up to a friend in 2017 about the domestic violence she was experiencing, she wasn’t sure what to expect.
Domestic Violence Survivors Often Don’t Want To Call the Police. California Tries a New Approach
The last time Liz Zambrano’s ex-husband tried to hurt her, she knew she had to find a path to safety.
The last time Liz Zambrano’s ex-husband tried to hurt her, she knew she had to find a path to safety.
As Wildfires Grow, so Does California’s Housing and Homelessness Crisis. Here Are Some Solutions
Wildfires and the destruction they cause have become a societal problem, and like all societal problems, those with more resources are better equipped to recover.
Wildfires and the destruction they cause have become a societal problem, and like all societal problems, those with more resources are better equipped to recover.
Opinion: California Must Clear the Way for More Mental Health Professionals to Practice
It’s no secret that the nation is suffering from a mental health crisis. At the same time, we have a vast shortage of therapists to meet the needs of those in our communities who are calling for help.
It’s no secret that the nation is suffering from a mental health crisis. At the same time, we have a vast shortage of therapists to meet the needs of those in our communities who are calling for help.
Opinion: Bill To Strengthen Paid Family Leave Is Good Medicine
California’s Paid Family Leave and State Disability Insurance programs are sadly failing families by not providing a realistic amount of income.
California’s Paid Family Leave and State Disability Insurance programs are sadly failing families by not providing a realistic amount of income.
Preparing for Wildfires With Evacuation Plans, Emergency Supplies – And Domestic Violence Awareness
It’s been more than three years since the Camp Fire leveled the California town of Paradise. But for domestic violence counselor Marlen Hernandez and the clients she serves, the traumatic effects continue to rage.
It’s been more than three years since the Camp Fire leveled the California town of Paradise. But for domestic violence counselor Marlen Hernandez and the clients she serves, the traumatic effects continue to rage.
Analysis: We Can Talk About Abortion Without Being Ableist
I made the choice to continue a high-risk pregnancy, but I honor the choice of any pregnant person who opts to terminate given the same set of facts.
I made the choice to continue a high-risk pregnancy, but I honor the choice of any pregnant person who opts to terminate given the same set of facts.