The Department of Early Childhood (DEC) is the product of a merger between the Office of Early Care and Education (OECE) and First 5 San Francisco.
The funding provides 290 of affordable housing for residents including families, formerly homeless individuals, older people, and adults with disabilities.
A new public charge rule adds more protections for immigrants. Use of Medi-Cal, CalFresh, and public housing benefits will not block one’s immigration pathway.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott's equating gender-affirming care with child abuse is a direct assault on the purpose of child protection laws and gender affirming youth.