Podcasts about california children

Over the course of his career leading youth and family services, Alex Briscoe has become an expert in Medicaid policy, one of the most complex but substantial corners of government funding. He recently led a multi-year initiative called the California Children's Trust, which set out to reimagine the state's approach to screening and meeting the mental health needs of children. He joined The Imprint Weekly Podcast to talk about how it should work, why he thinks we rely too much on a medical model of care in America, and what the stakes are for kids when it comes to the battle over Medicaid spending going on in Washington, D.C. Alex Briscoe is a principal Public Works Alliance and served as executive director of the California Children's Trust. He previously served as the directorof children's services, and then as health care director, for Alameda County. Reading RoomIn California, Cautious Optimism About Better Collaboration on Kids Under Newsomhttps://imprintnews.org/childrens-mental-health/in-california-cautious-optimism-about-better-collaboration-on-kids-under-newsom/39501Why We Need a New System of Care for California's Youngest Children and Their Familieshttps://imprintnews.org/childrens-mental-health/why-we-need-a-new-system-of-care-for-californias-youngest-children-and-their-families/37843Millions Unclaimed: Behind California's Troubled Mental Health Care Funding Systemhttps://imprintnews.org/child-welfare-2/millions-unclaimed-behind-californias-troubled-mental-health-care-funding-system/38158

The executive director of First 5 California, a state commission which helps children ages 5 and under. Also, how a relationship to food shapes Asian American identity. Finally, the Auburn Trails Alliance. First 5 California A little over two decades ago, California voters approved a proposition to benefit the state's children. In 1998, Prop 10 added a 50-cent tax to each pack of cigarettes, and that money went to the creation of a California Children and Families Commission - more commonly known as First 5 California, which helps children from the womb through age 5 - including parents and caregivers. The person leading this state commission is also charting a new path. Executive Director Jackie Thu-Huong Wong is the first woman of color to lead the commission. Jackie explains how her childhood as a refugee following the fall of Saigon shapes her work today. How Food Shapes Asian American Identity How does our relationship to food shape Asian American identity? And how does our identity influence the food we make? As we close AAPI Heritage Month, we are revisiting episodes of CapRadio's podcast Mid Pacific. In today's episode, host Sarah Mizes-Tan discusses food appropriation, who has “ownership” over certain foods, and what happens when a much beloved drink goes mainstream. Auburn Trails Alliance Auburn is the self-proclaimed endurance capital of Northern California. It's home to two of the most prestigious long-distance races in the world: the Tevis Cup 100-Mile Endurance Equestrian Ride and the Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run. Kelley Davis is the Director of the Auburn Trails Alliance and spoke with Insight producer Jen Picard about new initiatives and events tied to May is Bike Month.

Episode 6, season 2 Kicking off season two of the Road To Ambition podcast, we've got Alex Briscoe from the California Children's Trust joining us. This org is on a mission to advance mental health equity so that every kid in California gets the support they need for a healthy, happy life. In this episode, Remi and Alex dive into the real talk about the challenges teens face getting mental health support, how race and class can get in the way, and the hope we're holding onto for the future of teen mental health.  Show Links:  -  Alex Briscoe: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexbriscoe/  - California Children's Trust: https://cachildrenstrust.org/ - Destiny Arts Center: https://destinyarts.org/ - EMS Corps: https://emscorps.org/ How To Get Involved - Learn About Ambition Angels: https://www.ambitionangels.org/about - Join the Mission: https://www.ambitionangels.org/donate - Stay Connected:   / remi-sobomehin   #mentalhealth, #youthdevelopment, #socialmovement, #resistance, #purpose, #socialmovement, #CaliforniaChildrensTrust, #healthcare, #Medicaid, #hope, #empowerment, #RoadtoAmbition

Edtech Insiders joined the first Common Sense Summit on America's Kids and Families hosted by Common Sense Media at Pier 27 in San Francisco on January 28–30.The conference brought together advocates, researchers, youth leaders, policymakers, and other experts to take stock of America's kids and families and explore solutions to the most pressing issues across four core topic areas: kids and technology, youth mental health, early childhood education, and K–12 education. In this special episode (Part 2), Alex and Ben interviews: Margaret Spellings, former U.S. Secretary of EducationRajen Sheth, CEO & Co-founder of Kyron LearningRichard Buery, CEO at Robin HoodAlex Briscoe, Principal at California Children's TrustSpecial Episode: Postcards from Common Sense Summit on America's Kids and Families (Part 1) here: 

In this excellent episode, Nancy and Jose are joined in the studio by Shana Hazan, the Vice President of the San Diego Unified School Board, President of Hazan Strategies, and Vice Chair of the California Children & Families Commission.Listen in as Shana shares insights into her work on the school board, expressing the commitment of the board members to transform the educational system for better student outcomes. She discusses the challenges faced by the system, acknowledging a disconnect between the dedication of educators and the actual outcomes for students. Shana emphasizes the importance of investing resources strategically to address systemic issues and achieve measurable change.The conversation also delves into Shana's passion for literacy and her efforts to bring about positive change in reading instruction. She talks about the challenges of changing deep-seated beliefs among educators and the importance of collaboration with community partners.This episode further explores Shana's involvement in building stronger communities through her business, Hazan Strategies. She draws connections between issues faced by children and older adults, emphasizing the potential for similar solutions.An excellent episode on filling gaps in the community with Shana Hazan. Here are some other takeaways from the interview:The transformative impact of hugs on mood.The imperative for genuine commitment to equity, advocating for meaningful actions and strategic resource investments to address systemic issues.Shana's passion for transforming literacy education is explored, focusing on the challenges of changing deep-seated beliefs among educators and the importance of collaboration with community partners.The significance of engaging community members, including retirees, in initiatives to improve literacy outcomes and build stronger, healthier communities.The answers to the rapid-fire questionsAn excellent interview from a passionate gap minder. Thank you, Shana, for your contributions in San Diego, and for joining us on The Gap Minders.Enjoy this episode and be sure to subscribe to the show.If you have any questions or want to contact Nancy or Jose, please send an email to podcast@uwsd.org. Thank you for listening.To learn more about the two social impact organizations making The Gap Minders possible, please visit www.TheGapMinders.org.

In this episode Dr. Acuña interviews Ernie G and captures his story of resilience. Ernie G is an empowerment comedian, speaker and mental health coach. He has been seen by millions on TV shows such as Comedy Central's “Make Me Laugh,” B.E.T's “Comic View,” Ed McMahon's “Next Big Star,” & Sí TV's “Funny is Funny!” He is oneof the original stars of the hit Comedy show “Qué Locos!”hosted by George Lopez, HBO Latino's “Habla Again,”Sí TV's “Latino Laugh Festival!” & “Inside Joke!” He appeared as “The AngryAngeleno” on the Ch.13 News and as a Feature Reporter for “FOX Good Day LA! A graduate of Loyola Marymount University w/ his B.A. in Psychology & a Minor in Chicano Studies, Ernie has developed his own unique form of Comedy he calls“Latino Edutainment – Educating and Entertaining with a Latino Flavor!” andhas performed for the country's top organizations & corporations, including Pepsi-Co,Disney, General Mills, Warner Bros, the U.S. Armed Forces, the NationalCouncil de la Raza, the Latin American Educational Foundation, HispanicScholarship Fund, U.S. Hispanic Leadership Institute, NASA: LangleyResearch Center & St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Ernie G was honored by the City of Los Angeles with the 1st-ever Mario Moreno “Cantínflas” Award for “...representing the Latino community with the same humor and distinction as the legendary Mario Moreno “Cantínflas!” He also received the Nix Financial “Father of the Community Award” & the Hispanic Heritage Foundation just recognized Ernie for Hispanic Heritage Month as a Hispanic Leader who makes a difference in the Latino community. Ernie's heart has always been with Inner-City & Foster Youth, having delivered Leadership & Mental Health Programs for many City & County Organizations,including California Children's Services, Foster Care Agencies and the L.A.County Probation Department. He has received rave reviews for his work with U.S.Government Agencies, such as the U.S. Treasury Department & the U.S. CensusBureau. He has delivered the Key Note Address at numerous High School & UniversityGraduations, including UCLA's RAZA Grad, and recently gave his 1st TEDx Talk, asthe Education Program Director for The Best Inspirational Documentary Film of 2020“WeRiseUP!” The Movie & The Movement! (WeRiseUP.com) To connect with Ernie : IG: @ErnieGhaha & www.ErnieG.com

On this episode of EquiTEA, Greg sat with Susan Siffermann and Melissa Pudgil of California Children's Services (CCS). CCS is a statewide program that provides funding for treatment of children with certain physical limitations and chronic health conditions or diseases. CCS also authorizes and pays for specific medical services and equipment provided by CCS-approved specialists. Please listen as Susan and Melissa discuss the unique challenges faced by individuals with disabilities and their families.   Resources  For more information on Riverside County's California Children's Services Program please visit: https://www.ruhealth.org/public-health/california-children-services or call (951) 358-5401.  For more information on the So Cal Trykers Chapter of AMBUCS please visit: https://socaltrykers.wixsite.com/ambucs or call (714) 356-4475.   Follow us on Instagram & TikTok @EquityInRivCo Inquiries can be directed to RivCoHealthEquity@ruhealth.org

News Item – On August 29, 2022, the California Senate unanimously passed the Age-Appropriate Design Act. It previously received unanimous approval in the State Assembly It is currently awaiting Gov. Gavin Newsom's signature People expect him to sign it but it could anger tech companies, who might then be less inclined to support a Newsom run for president in 2028 Earlier this summer, the legislature rejected a proposed bill called the Social Media Platform Duty to Children Act It “would have allowed the state attorney general and local prosecutors to sue social media companies for knowingly incorporating features into their products that addicted children.” The California law firm Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP (see resources) has an excellent summary article regarding the Age-Appropriate Design Act The California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act is modeled after the United Kingdom's Age Appropriate Design Code, which went into effect in September 2021 If signed, it will be the first piece of U.S. legislation "that imposes a number of novel restrictions and data protection obligations on businesses providing services to users under the age of 18, including: requirements to conduct a data protection impact assessment before any new services are offered, configure all default privacy settings to a high level of privacy (unless there are compelling reasons to suggest it is otherwise in the best interests of children), and provide an obvious signal to the child when they are being monitored or tracked by their parent, guardian or another consumer." The bill prohibits businesses from: profiling a child by default unless certain criteria are satisfied using the personal information of any child in a way that is materially detrimental to their well-being and using dark patterns to lead or encourage children to provide personal information beyond what is reasonably expected. Motivations Legislative and parental concern over impact of online services and products on children's wellbeing The desire to create safer online spaces for children “The Act emphasizes that the best interests of the child should be taken into consideration by all businesses that develop and provide online services, products or features (“Services”) that children are likely to access and, in the event of a conflict between the businesses' commercial interests and the best interests of children, the privacy and well-being of children must be prioritized.” Key features of the Act: It's very broad in its application. Applies to online products and services “(i) specifically directed at children and (ii) that are “likely to be accessed” by children.” Prior to any new Services being offered to the public which are likely to be accessed by children, the Act requires that the business complete a Data Protection Impact Assessment and maintain documentation of this assessment for as long as the Services are likely to be accessed by children. Default privacy settings must be high Business must provide clear, age-appropriate privacy information There must be an “obvious sign” that a business or service is tracking a child's activity or geolocation Businesses are required to provide prominent and effective tools “to help children exercise their rights and report concerns.” Restrictions on the use of collected data, including: Cannot be used in any way that is “materially detrimental” to a child's mental or physical health Profiling only under limited circumstances No use of “dark patterns,” i.e., design choices that trick a user into performing some unintended behavior Businesses are required to estimate the age of child users "with a ‘reasonable' level of certainty The Act establishes the California Children's Data Protection Working Group, aimed at developing best practices Penalties Negligent violations can result in civil penalties of up to $2,500 per affected child Penalties for Intentional violations are $7,500 per affected child Businesses in substantial compliance otherwise have 90 days to cure No private right of action National Relevance As with so many other things, California is so large that the states rules and regulations have ripple effects around the country Resources - #2022–09–06 California Senate Approves Landmark California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act “https://www.akingump.com/en/news-insights/california-senate-approves-landmark-california-age-appropriate-design-code-act.html” - #2022–09–06 California lawmakers approve groundbreaking internet privacy law for kids “https://www.ijpr.org/media-society/2022–09–06/california-lawmakers-approve-groundbreaking-internet-privacy-law-for-kids” - #2022–09–01 Twit.tv Episode with Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, Stacey Higginbotham, and Ant Pruitt, with guest Mike Masnick “https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvpjSoFiu-g” - #2022–08–25 Op-Ed: Regulate social media? California still has a plan for that “https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2022–08–25/social-media-kids-safety-california” - #2021–06–30 The [UK] Age Appropriate Design Code: A quick, practical guide for games businesses “https://www.gamesindustry.biz/the-age-appropriate-design-code-a-quick-practical-guide-for-games-businesses” - [n.d.] Introduction to the [UK] Age appropriate design code “https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/guide-to-data-protection/ico-codes-of-practice/age-appropriate-design-code/”

Struggling college-bound youths from divorced families can now get a lifeline from a leading advisory firm. Get in touch with College Planning Experts at https://www.collegeplanningexperts.com (https://www.collegeplanningexperts.com) and learn more about its programs in California.

Even before the pandemic, it was difficult to hire childcare staff. The positions are undervalued and poorly paid. Now, during the Great Resignation, the situation is more dire than ever. Meanwhile, more than a year after San Diego voters overwhelmingly approved the creation of an independent police oversight board, a City Council committee has finally ok'd a draft plan for the board. And, this year's California Children's Report Card is out and it is raising red flags for youth across the state.

Though hospitalization rates have not reached the highs of last winter, the ongoing crush of patients is testing the resources of San Diego's emergency departments. And California Gov. Gavin Newsom and San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria are promoting reforming conservatorship laws in an effort to address homelessness. In other news from Sacramento, state regulators are holding off on considering a proposal that would upend the state's solar marketplace. Plus, KPBS Arts reporter Beth Accomando checks in at Comickaze, a comic book store she has been going to for decades, to see how it has overcome multiple challenges these past two years. And this year's California Children's Report Card has found that, from the pandemic to systemic racism, the state's youth are under a lot of pressure and more resources are needed to address that. Finally, Jamie Deering, the CEO of Spring Valley's Deering Banjo Company, joins KPBS Midday Edition to break down some of 2021's best in banjo music — from bluegrass to blues to world and experimental.

Hr 1 Seg 1: SPECIAL REPORT: Alix Mayer, Board President of California Children's Health Defense, on court decision that affects ALL mandates, the EMERGENCY's 4 essential parts, and the legal games being played with carefully chosen terminology Hr 1 Seg 2: begins approximately 43:26R.I.P. — 230th birthday of the Bill of Rights. Dead of old age, neglect, and abuse. Can it be resurrected?Hr 1 Seg 3: begins approximately 49:145G Frequency Band Will Interfere with Airplanes. Thousands of flights disrupted, $1.6 BILLION annual cost. Wireless industry doesn't care. Does anyone care about health disruption?Hr 2 Seg 1: begins approximately 57:04JFK: Secrecy Keeps Adding to Original “Conspiracy Theory”. FBI coined “conspiracy theorist” to mock those who didn't believe the official story. It was not only an assassination but a coup by the secret societies JFK warned us about. Listen to his prophetic words. Both Trump and Biden have violated law that required releasing the JFK files in 2017 with only token releases. Biden indicates there is info that will NEVER be releasedHr 2 Seg 2: begins approximately 1:15:50* Biden mocks concern about his dictatorial rule — “So What”? Says obedience to him is patriotism. * Jim Cramer, Mad Money, goes mad and demands Biden use military to force injections — martial law.* Columbia University Study says TrumpShots Killed 400,000. Others say a 20x increase in vaccine deaths reported to VAERS is still too conservative based on Harvard study. But you should get it — it's a MIRACLE!* China is pushing a new vaccine since SinoVax has proven a laughingstock. The new vax is by a company called CanSino — as in casino? Russian Roulette?* More “regulatory” fraud — the approval of boosters down to 16 yrs old. They picked 16 (not 18) for a very important and cynical reason — legal immunity for BigPharmaHr 2 Seg 3: begins approximately 1:31:06* VIDEO: 4 more professional athletes are dying and retiring with heart disease at an increasing rate* LISTEN if you dare to the pandemic song Francis Collins' (Fauci's “boss”)* Multiple Catholic officials have called out this global governance for exactly what it is. * New Twitter dictate threatening removal for saying what CDC, WHO and many official state health agencies have said about transmission by the vaxedHr 3 Seg 1: begins approximately 1:56:39* Airline CEOs say Masks Unnecessary, Court Halts School Masks. * Pennsylvania Supreme Court strikes down mask mandate for schools saying there was NEVER AUTHORITY to MANDATE. * “Vaccination Macht Frei”. Using the Auschwitz banner to illustrate what is happening worldwide is NOT “shameful” as media says, but NECESSARY* Listener letter from California: tests required of unvaxed for work, or in her case to visit an elderly relative with dementia, BUT NO TEST KITS AVAILABLE. Hr 3 Seg 2: begins approximately 2:21:42* SURPRISE! Colorado's Democrat Gov Polis stops masks? Says EMERGENCY is over?* CIA, DOJ, DOD not just covering up JFK assassination — but getting away with pedophilia and child porn.Hr 3 Seg 3: begins approximately 02:41:37“It's a Wonderful JAB”. What if Trump had never created the jab? How would things be different today?

Hr 1 Seg 1: SPECIAL REPORT: Alix Mayer, Board President of California Children's Health Defense, on court decision that affects ALL mandates, the EMERGENCY's 4 essential parts, and the legal games being played with carefully chosen terminology Hr 1 Seg 2: begins approximately 43:26R.I.P. — 230th birthday of the Bill of Rights. Dead of old age, neglect, and abuse. Can it be resurrected?Hr 1 Seg 3: begins approximately 49:145G Frequency Band Will Interfere with Airplanes. Thousands of flights disrupted, $1.6 BILLION annual cost. Wireless industry doesn't care. Does anyone care about health disruption?Hr 2 Seg 1: begins approximately 57:04JFK: Secrecy Keeps Adding to Original “Conspiracy Theory”. FBI coined “conspiracy theorist” to mock those who didn't believe the official story. It was not only an assassination but a coup by the secret societies JFK warned us about. Listen to his prophetic words. Both Trump and Biden have violated law that required releasing the JFK files in 2017 with only token releases. Biden indicates there is info that will NEVER be releasedHr 2 Seg 2: begins approximately 1:15:50* Biden mocks concern about his dictatorial rule — “So What”? Says obedience to him is patriotism. * Jim Cramer, Mad Money, goes mad and demands Biden use military to force injections — martial law.* Columbia University Study says TrumpShots Killed 400,000. Others say a 20x increase in vaccine deaths reported to VAERS is still too conservative based on Harvard study. But you should get it — it's a MIRACLE!* China is pushing a new vaccine since SinoVax has proven a laughingstock. The new vax is by a company called CanSino — as in casino? Russian Roulette?* More “regulatory” fraud — the approval of boosters down to 16 yrs old. They picked 16 (not 18) for a very important and cynical reason — legal immunity for BigPharmaHr 2 Seg 3: begins approximately 1:31:06* VIDEO: 4 more professional athletes are dying and retiring with heart disease at an increasing rate* LISTEN if you dare to the pandemic song Francis Collins' (Fauci's “boss”)* Multiple Catholic officials have called out this global governance for exactly what it is. * New Twitter dictate threatening removal for saying what CDC, WHO and many official state health agencies have said about transmission by the vaxedHr 3 Seg 1: begins approximately 1:56:39* Airline CEOs say Masks Unnecessary, Court Halts School Masks. * Pennsylvania Supreme Court strikes down mask mandate for schools saying there was NEVER AUTHORITY to MANDATE. * “Vaccination Macht Frei”. Using the Auschwitz banner to illustrate what is happening worldwide is NOT “shameful” as media says, but NECESSARY* Listener letter from California: tests required of unvaxed for work, or in her case to visit an elderly relative with dementia, BUT NO TEST KITS AVAILABLE. Hr 3 Seg 2: begins approximately 2:21:42* SURPRISE! Colorado's Democrat Gov Polis stops masks? Says EMERGENCY is over?* CIA, DOJ, DOD not just covering up JFK assassination — but getting away with pedophilia and child porn.Hr 3 Seg 3: begins approximately 02:41:37“It's a Wonderful JAB”. What if Trump had never created the jab? How would things be different today?

* SPECIAL REPORT: Alix Mayer, Board President of California Children's Health Defense, on court decision that affects ALL mandates, the EMERGENCY's 4 essential parts, and the legal games being played with carefully chosen terminology* JFK assassination: Trump, now Biden, violating laws for releasing information. It was also a coup. Secret societies and cover-ups have increased exponentially with the pandemic/shots* R.I.P. — 230th birthday of the Bill of Rights. Dead of co-morbidities, malpractice, and malicious attacks. But we have its DNA for a resurrection* Colorado Democrat Gov Polis REMOVES mask mandates, declares EMERGENCY OVER* New 5G frequency band coming in Jan will affect planes' altimeter operation* Freedoms taken? Biden says “So What?” CNBC Cramer, “Mad Money”, has GONE MAD and doubles down on his demands for martial law to force vaccinate* Columbia University study says actual number of adverse events is massively UNDERREPORTED. Puts the number of deaths at 400,000, not 20,000. HHS & Harvard previously said only 1% reported* Airline CEOs say MASKS NOT NECESSARY on planes. Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.comIf you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughZelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at:  $davidknightshowBTC to:  bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Mail: David Knight POB 1323 Elgin, TX 78621

* SPECIAL REPORT: Alix Mayer, Board President of California Children's Health Defense, on court decision that affects ALL mandates, the EMERGENCY's 4 essential parts, and the legal games being played with carefully chosen terminology* JFK assassination: Trump, now Biden, violating laws for releasing information. It was also a coup. Secret societies and cover-ups have increased exponentially with the pandemic/shots* R.I.P. — 230th birthday of the Bill of Rights. Dead of co-morbidities, malpractice, and malicious attacks. But we have its DNA for a resurrection* Colorado Democrat Gov Polis REMOVES mask mandates, declares EMERGENCY OVER* New 5G frequency band coming in Jan will affect planes' altimeter operation* Freedoms taken? Biden says “So What?” CNBC Cramer, “Mad Money”, has GONE MAD and doubles down on his demands for martial law to force vaccinate* Columbia University study says actual number of adverse events is massively UNDERREPORTED. Puts the number of deaths at 400,000, not 20,000. HHS & Harvard previously said only 1% reported* Airline CEOs say MASKS NOT NECESSARY on planes. Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.comIf you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughZelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at:  $davidknightshowBTC to:  bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Mail: David Knight POB 1323 Elgin, TX 78621

Ray opens the phone lines and ask the KMJ listener to weigh in on today's not guilty decision in the Kyle Rittenhouse case. The Justice Department announced charges Thursday against two Iranians who are accused of helping to orchestrate a cyber-enabled campaign to intimidate and influence American voters in the 2020 election. At least two California children were left sick after a clinic administered the wrong dose of the coronavirus vaccine to 14 kids.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode tackles the gnarly tangle known as our public mental health funding system.     So many questions I had.  Why is there a chronic shortage of mental health treatment beds at every step of the continuum?  Why do people get released too early from the hospital when they would benefit from long-term care?  Why are mental health clinics limited in the services they can provide to their clients?  Why are there no measurable outcomes applied to how funds are invested?I curated ten observations about the system from my vantage point as a concerned layperson and asked Alex Briscoe to respond.  He does a masterful job of providing clarification to either refute, affirm or amplify upon these observations.     Alex brings 13  years of experience working at the Health Agency in Alameda County, seven years as director; a $700M agency with over 6,000 staff members.    He helps reduce to layman's terms a complicated system that is tied to very stringent requirements associated with federal Medicaid policy (known as Medi-Cal in California) and compounded by the complications associated with the two different state actions to disburse state funds to localities (referred to as “realignment” in 1991 and 2011).  Added to this mix are funds authorized by voter passage of Prop 63 in 2004, otherwise known as the “millionaire's tax” which funds the Mental Health Services Act.   Alex Briscoe's current role is that of Principal at  the California Children's Trust and that is where you can reach him.  Here is a glimpse into their history and impact.  Articles about Alex, his origin story and his accomplishments in this spaceCommunity health: taking smart steps (sfgate.com)Health as a Foundation for Social Justice and Racial Equity – California Children's Trust (cachildrenstrust.org)As Need for Mental Health Care Surges, A Funding Program Remains Underused – California Health Report (calhealthreport.org)Behind California's Troubled Mental Health Care Funding System (imprintnews.org) General reference sources pointing to public mental health financeA Complex Case: Public Mental Health Delivery and Financing in California (chcf.org)CalAIM: Behavioral Health Proposals (chcf.org)MH-MAA-Implementation-Plan-Revised-7.1.21 (ca.gov)  This interview brings to a close Season Two.  This podcast is entirely supported by listeners and supporters of Heart Forward LA, which allows us to maintain an independent voice.  Please consider a contribution of any amount to help underwrite Season Three, planned for its launch in January 2022.   

This episode features a conversation between Megan Sandel, MD, MPH, an associate professor of pediatrics at the Boston University Schools of Medicine and Public Health and co-lead principal investigator with Children's Health Watch, and Rhea Boyd, MD, MPH, a pediatrician, public health advocate, and scholar who is the Director of Equity and Justice for The California Children's Trust and most recently, co-developed THE CONVERSATION: Between Us, About Us, a national campaign to bring information about the COVID vaccines directly to Black communities. This session is the second in a series focused on health care sector efforts to provide Assistance to patients to reduce their social risks. Megan and Rhea explore the ways in which social inequality has been encoded and medicalized in the conceptualization of social care and challenge us to think differently about what “health equity” means. Recommended references: Boyd RW, Lindo EG, Weeks LD, McLemore MR. On Racism: A New Standard for Publishing on Racial Health Inequities. Health Affairs Blog. 2020. Benjamin R. Race After Technology: Abolitionist Tools for the New Jim Code. Polity. 2019. Eubanks V. Automating Inequality: How High-Tech Tools Profile, Police, and Punish the Poor. Picador USA. 2019. Krieger N, Boyd RW, De Maio F, Maybank A. Medicine's Privileged Gatekeepers: Producing Harmful Ignorance About Racism and Health. Health Affairs Blog. 2021. Putnam-Hornstein E, Ahn E, Prindle J et al. Cumulative Rates of Child Protection Involvement and Terminations of Parental Rights in a California Birth Cohort, 1999–2017. AJPH. 2021. Hooks b. Feminist Theory: From Margin to Center. Routledge (3rd ed). 1984, 2014. Barceló N, Shadavran S. Race, Metaphor, and Myth in Academic Medicine. Acad Psychiatry. 2020.

031 - Roderick Sewell Where does character come from? Is it born or bread? Inherited or built? Perhaps for today's guest, it was nurtured through the selfless and courageous actions of his mother. You can't tell the story of Roderick Sewell without starting with his mother, Marian Jackson. When her son was born missing both tibias, she had to make the decision to keep his legs and confine him to a wheel-chair, or amputate and reach for a chance at a more normal life with prosthetics. Faced with the insurmountable cost, however, she braved a second decision to quit her modest but stable job so that California Children's services would pay for the prosthetics and give Roderick a chance at walking, and who knows, maybe even more. The sacrifice that she made had the inseperable pair dipping in and out of homeless shelters in San Diego. Spotted at a train stop by a representative from Challenged Athletes Foundation, Roderick was introduced to a new world of athletics which would later land him on the U.S. Para-Swimming team at the 2014 Pan Pacific Para-swimming Championships, winning Gold and bronze, as well as carry him across the finish line as the first bilateral above the knee amputee to finish Kona - the Ironman World Championships. Roderick and Marian are an incredibly inspiring, amazing mother-son duo and he wouldn't mind me telling you that he owes her everything and wants the world to know it. Roderick Sewell at Athlinks https://www.athlinks.com/athletes/456717428 Roderick Sewell at Challenged Athletes Foundation https://www.challengedathletes.org/athletes/roderick-sewell/ Roderick Sewell at Instagram http://instagram.com/rsewell92 That's the show, folks. Hope you enjoyed it - more people racing more often having more fun in the process is our mission. Thanks again to Roderick Sewell and Challenged Athletes Foundation for setting up this chat. We do a special post for each episode on Instagram, so look for the post for episode 31 with a bad-ass pic of Roderick if you have comments or questions we are @athlinks or shoot us an email to podcast@athlinks.com if you have comments, questions, and future guest suggestions. The best way to support this podcast is to click subscribe on iTunes or follow on Spotify to be notified of new shows and take a sec to give us a rating and a quick review on iTunes. As always, share it with friends far and wide to help spread the word and grow the show and help more people find finish lines around the world, until next time, happy racing everybody.

Two monsters of the children's folk music scene talk about old times. Also, Ye Olde Word Shop, Questions From Jeff, and Poetry Corner!

Join Kristin as she speaks with Reed Connell, Executive Director, and Deanna Linville, Director of Clinical Programs, at A Home Within, which helps provide free therapy for current and previous foster youth.  As Reed Connell states, A Home Within's therapists are all part of a 'community of hundreds of therapists nationwide who volunteer to provide one on one therapy to current and former foster youth for as long as necessary.'  In this podcast, they explain their organization and discuss how they are personally and professionally navigating the use of their passion for helping foster youth receive stable and undisrupted therapy, therapy that they will not 'age-out' of.  They explain how the organization also helps support the community of their therapists nationwide.Reed Connell, Executive Director of A Home Within, has spent nearly 20 years working in foster care, mental health, housing, and special education settings and has developed a sophisticated knowledge of childrenʼs programs and policy development. Reed has worked with statewide and national coalitions to design, pass, and implement a range of important children's legislation, and has worked with a range of nonprofit organizations and government agencies on resource, program, and capacity development. In 2014, Reed co-founded Social Change Partners, LLC to support nonprofits and government agencies in meeting the needs of children and families. Reed also works with a range of mental health systems change efforts, including Breaking Barriers and The California Children's Trust. Reed holds an MSW degree from UC Berkeley with a concentration in Management and Planning.  Deanna Linville, currently Director of Clinical Programs at A Home Within, is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Oregon and an AAMFT approved supervisor. She has two decades of experience providing direct mental health care, clinical supervision, and training as well as conducting clinical research. Linville joined A Home Within in June 2020 to work as the program clinical director offering her clinical and research consultation services to clinical directors, volunteers, and staff. Her professional experiences to date inspire and inform her clinical research and allow her to stay on the cutting edge of best practices for training mental health professionals to provide ethical and culturally responsive care. Linville earned her MS and Ph.D. degrees at Virginia Tech in Marriage and Family Therapy as well as completed a 12-month doctoral fellowship at the Chicago Center for Family Health, where she gained specialized training and experience working in collaborative family healthcare settings. She has published over forty manuscripts as well as developed and tested numerous clinical interventions aimed to reduce health disparities, prevent eating disorders, and promote family wellness. Linville also works at the University of Oregon as an associate professor in the Couples and Family Therapy MS program.More information and information regarding how to volunteer can be found at their website: https://www.ahomewithin.org/

In this week's episode we talk with Mark about how his partnership with California Children's Services (CCS), a diagnosis driven health care service, and Children's Hospital of Los Angeles has changed the way he runs his office. Over the years he has had to adapt his practice to bring orthotic services to the children of the Los Angles area. If you have inquiries about CCS follow the link below to their website. https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services

This episode is a recording of a conversation between Michael Dawson, Rhea Boyd, Aresha Martinez-Cardoso, and Brandi Summers during an event titled "COVID-19 and Racial Inequities: Unpacking the Anti-Black Response," on June 25, 2020. Rhea Boyd, MD, MPH, FAAP works clinically at the Palo Alto Medical Foundation and teaches nationally on the relationship between structural racism, inequity and health, and has a decade of experience advancing community-based advocacy. She leads efforts to characterize and address the child and public health impacts of harmful policing practices and policies. She serves as the Chief Medical Officer of San Diego 211, working with navigators to address social needs of San Diegans impacted by chronic illness and poverty. And she is the Director of Equity and Justice for The California Children's Trust, an initiative to advance mental health access to children and youth across California. Aresha Martinez-Cardoso, PhD is a public health researcher and Provost's Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Chicago. Her research integrates theoretical perspectives from the social sciences with epidemiological methods in public health to examine how social inequality in the US shapes population health, with a particular focus on the health of racial/ethnic groups and immigrants. The majority of her work focuses on how race, migration, and class intersect to shape the the health of US-born and immigrant Latinxs across the life-course. Brandi Summers, PhD is an Assistant Professor of Geography and Global Metropolitan Studies (GMS) at the University of California, Berkeley. Her research examines urban cultural landscapes and the political and economic dynamics by which race and space are reimagined and reordered. She is also the author of Black in Place: The Spatial Aesthetics of Race in a Post-Chocolate City, which explores how aesthetics and race converge to locate or map blackness in Washington, D.C. Suggested Links & Readings: Learn more about Moms 4 Housing Berwick, Don. “The Moral Determinants of Health.” JAMA. Published online June 12, 2020. doi:10.1001/jama.2020.11129 Laster Pirtle, Whitney N. “Racial Capitalism: A Fundamental Cause of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Inequities in the United States.” Health Education & Behavior, (April 2020). doi:10.1177/1090198120922942. Sewell, Abigail A., Kevin A. Jefferson, Hedwig Lee. “Living under surveillance: Gender, psychological distress, and stop-question-and-frisk policing in New York City.” Social Science & Medicine, Volume 159, 2016. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.socscimed.2016.04.024.

Ben Meisel, MD, Medical Director California Children's Services San Francisco Department of Public Health Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Show ID: 35797]

Ben Meisel, MD, Medical Director California Children's Services San Francisco Department of Public Health Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Show ID: 35797]

Ben Meisel, MD, Medical Director California Children's Services San Francisco Department of Public Health Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Show ID: 35797]

Ben Meisel, MD, Medical Director California Children's Services San Francisco Department of Public Health Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Show ID: 35797]

Ben Meisel, MD, Medical Director California Children's Services San Francisco Department of Public Health Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Show ID: 35797]

Ben Meisel, MD, Medical Director California Children's Services San Francisco Department of Public Health Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Show ID: 35797]

Ben Meisel, MD, Medical Director California Children's Services San Francisco Department of Public Health Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Show ID: 35797]

Ben Meisel, MD, Medical Director California Children's Services San Francisco Department of Public Health Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Show ID: 35797]

Ben Meisel, MD, Medical Director California Children's Services San Francisco Department of Public Health Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Show ID: 35797]

Ben Meisel, MD, Medical Director California Children's Services San Francisco Department of Public Health Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Show ID: 35797]

Ben Meisel, MD, Medical Director, California Children's Services San Francisco Department of Public Health. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Show ID: 35797]

In 2015, Paul Viviano ’76 accepted his current role as President and CEO of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA). Prior to this position, he served as the CEO of UC San Diego Health System and Vice-Chancellor of UCSD Health Sciences. Before UCSD, he was board chairman and CEO of Alliance HealthCare Services, and President and CEO of USC University Hospital and USC/Norris Cancer Hospital. Viviano now serves in leadership capacities on various community boards and health care organizations. He is chairman of the Board of Directors for the California Children’s Hospital Association (CCHA) and a member of the Children’s Hospital Association, where he serves on the Public Policy Committee and as chair of CEO National Advisory Committee. Paul also serves as chairman of the Board of Trustees at Loyola Marymount University. He was named a 2016 Leader of Today Honoree by the Health Policy and Management Alumni Association of the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health; and one of the LA500, LA's Most-Influential in 2018 and 2017 by the Los Angeles Business Journal. Additionally, he’s the incoming President of the UCLA Health Policy and Management Alumni Association Board of Directors. Paul holds a Bachelor’s degree from UC Santa Barbara and a Master's degree in Public Administration and Public Health from UCLA. Bruin Success is hosted by Katie Russo, produced by Christian Chavez and made possible by UCLA Alumni.

What an exciting show we have for you today! Yvette Nunez joins Amanda and Vickie to discuss the “Help Me Grow” program in Orange County, California. Help Me Grow is a now-national program that got its start being funding by the Proposition 10 Tobacco Tax.   Yvette is a Child Development Community Liaison with Help Me Grow, and has a passion for building relationships with providers and families in the community. She strives to connect families with intervention services that help promote optimal development, she encourages developmental screenings at an early age, and advocates and empowers families so that they understand what resources are available to them. Help Me Grow follows the recommendations of the AAP (the American Academy of Pediatrics).   With so much information in so many different places, it’s easy to get overwhelmed! Listen in and find out how the Help Me Grow program can help your child reach his or her full potential!     Show Highlights:   “Am I On Track?” campaign with the county Pediatricians in the county do a milestone checklist, but most do not perform a full developmental screening Getting access to early intervention will not only help the child but also empower and instill confidence in the parents Parents need to understand why early screening is important Funded through Proposition 10, also known as the "California Children and Families Commission Act of 1998” “Prop 10” levies a tax on cigarettes and other tobacco products to provide funding for early childhood development programs, such as “Help Me Grow” Orange County is the second county to replicate the model that actually started out in Connecticut “Child Care Toolkit” available for families on the website “I Need Help”, “I’m Worried”, and “I’m Curious” Help Buttons for more streamlined information So much information in different places that it’s easy to get overwhelmed Building relationships and networking  Resources for children with autism and other special health care needs that are approaching the age to transition out of the program  Overhaul of the Connection Cafe program - changes coming in January 2020 The difference between the programs available for Birth-Age 8; and Ages 9 -18 Following up with families to see how the program is working for them       Links/Resources:   Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show to receive every new episode delivered straight to your podcast player every Tuesday. If you enjoyed this episode and believe in our message, then please help us get the word out about this podcast. Rate and Review this show in Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, or Google Play. It helps other listeners find this show. Be sure to connect with us and reach out with any questions/concerns: Facebook Instagram Twitter IEP website This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not to be construed as legal advice specific to your circumstances. If you need help with any legal matters, be sure to consult with an attorney regarding your specific needs.     Help Me Grow Resources for Orange County:   Orange County website: http://www.helpmegrowoc.org/index.html   Toll-Free Phone Number: 1-866-GROW025     National Help Me Grow Resources:   Look for your state at the national website for “Help Me Grow” at  https://helpmegrownational.org       Listserv:   Every Thursday, there is a free Listserv for agencies and service providers in Orange County that want to get the word out about an event, workshop, and class. If you have an event you’d like to include in the Listserv, you will be provided with an easy template to fill out and you can attach a .pdf file.   There are currently around 1600 subscribers in Orange County.   http://www.helpmegrowoc.org/services-listserve.html Connection Cafe:    A networking opportunity for agencies that provide services to children and families of Orange County.   http://www.helpmegrowoc.org/services-connection-cafe.html       Orange County Care Coordination Collaborative for Kids:   A toolkit designed to create a seamless transition for children with special health care needs.   http://www.helpmegrowoc.org/occ3-for-kids/  

Do you have children under 6, or plan on having kids? Did you know that in California the kids legally do not have to start school until 6 years old? Education affects everything. It affects a child’s ability to become a full-fledged member of society. Listen in to today’s episode and learn more about preschool and how important it is for early childhood growth and development.   Show Highlights: Preschool is not mandatory in California Children’s brains are sponges, and between 3-5 years old this is huge Governor, Gavin Newsom made a proposed budget for the early intervention The proposed budget will need tons of support; there will be pushbacks The focus is for education to close the gap between affluent and poor families CA Governor wants to spend the budget on programs that are designed to boost states enrollment in early education and child care programs How many hours a day child care and preschool can be Good news on the proposal for the budget with the 3-year plan Early intervention and how it affects our children Updates to come on upcoming podcast episodes    Resources Mentioned in the Show:   Governor’s budget summary 2019-2020 Click Here   Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show to receive every new episode delivered straight to your podcast player every Tuesday. If you enjoyed this episode and believe in our message, then please help us get the word out about this podcast. Rate and Review this show in Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, or Google Play. It helps other listeners find this show. Be sure to connect with us and reach out with any questions/concerns: Facebook Instagram Twitter IEP website This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not to be construed as legal advice specific to your circumstances. If you need help with any legal matters, be sure to consult with an attorney regarding your specific needs.