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The California Parent and Youth Helpline just got a lifeline from the federal government, to the tune of $1 million. President Joe Biden recently signed a congressional budget resolution which included the grant money, proposed by Rep. Judy Chiu, D-Calif. ...
As National Parent Leadership Month draws to a close, advocates are calling on lawmakers - who are writing the new state budget - to fund programs that support families' emotional health. In January, Gov. Gavin Newsom's budget proposal included $4.7 million to fund the Parents Anonymous helpline, where trained counselors to listen to parents and youths and link them to resources. ...
Parents' rights groups are praising a plan to extend paid sick leave for many California workers, which is now on a fast track to pass. Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a deal with legislative leaders Tuesday on a bill to require businesses with 26 employees or more to offer two weeks of paid sick leave to recover from COVID or care for a sick family member. ...