Oct 29, 2024 · Jennifer McLelland is the California Health Report’s disability rights columnist. She also serves as the policy director for home- and community-based services at Little Lobbyists, a family-led group that advocates for and with children with complex medical needs and disabilities.

6 days ago · The couple started arguing regularly; sometimes Manuel would leave, sometimes it would be Lupe. Their relationship was in turmoil. And even though Manuel never did anything to make her feel in danger, Lupe was afraid for her son …

5 days ago · Jennifer McLelland is the California Health Report’s disability rights columnist. She also serves as the policy director for home- and community-based services at Little Lobbyists, a family-led group that advocates for and with children with complex medical needs and disabilities.

Nov 7, 2024 · Enhanced Care Management, also called by its initials ECM, offers children and their caregivers a lead care manager tasked with overseeing all of a child’s health care and related services that support their well-being.

For one dedicated couple, embracing restorative justice was the first step toward healing their family. The Contra Costa County Family Justice Center’s CHAT Project has been a beacon of hope, one that has given them the tools they each needed to co-parent effectively while mending their own relationship.

Dec 17, 2024 · Photo by iStock/FG Trade Latin. It’s that time of year, filled with Christmas, Hannukah, Kwanzaa and New Year celebrations. For many people, the holidays are an opportunity to come together with family and foster connections and belonging.

Oct 3, 2019 · At a time when a third of the state’s population relies on government-funded health care, most California counties are failing to apply for millions of dollars that could be used to broaden access …

Jun 6, 2022 · California is the epicenter. Hospice care provides physical, mental and spiritual care and comfort for a person with a life expectancy of six months or less as determined by a physician, as well as their family.When used correctly, this benefit provides much-needed relief. More than 85 percent of bereaved family members rated their hospice experience favorably in a Center for Medicare and ...

Oct 21, 2024 · Lisbet Pérez at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Photo by Alex Free. As a victim advocate and survivor of domestic violence, I have had the privilege of learning about and applying the principles of restorative justice in my own life.

Dec 17, 2024 · Several campaigns and community organizations advocate for the use of restorative justice to address domestic and sexual violence – where the impacted individuals opt to do so. According to Gustavo López, research director at the Alliance for Boys and Men of Color, the goal is to move from punishment and shame to community healing by utilizing restorative justice techniques like dialogue ...