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We have been advocating for the advancement of child health equity through research, policy and community engagement for 30 years.

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The Children's Partnership @kidspartnership.bsky.social · Jun 6

Medicaid Cuts Threaten Family's Access to Critical Health Care
#Medicaid #MedicaidCuts #HealthCare #FamilyFinances #PediatricCare @cpehn.bsky.social

The Children's Partnership @kidspartnership.bsky.social · 20h

➡️Help! #AB495 is still on @cagov.bsky.social's desk.

Let's #KeepFamiliesTogether by giving parents legal tools to keep kids safe w trusted caregivers, key for #KidsHealth.

📲Call 916-445-2841 & say: “I support AB 495 because it will keep families together.”

#FamilyPreparedness #FamilyStability

A family stands in front of the state capitol

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Health Access California @healthaccess.bsky.social · 12d

La implementación del #PresupuestoCA y federal HR 1 traerá muchos cambios para inmigrantes californianos. La coalición de #Health4All está luchando, pero es importante aprender sobre los cambios por venir. @caimmigrant.bsky.social

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Política Federal Exclusión de beneficiarios de DACA en elegibilidad de Covered CA - Efectuada 1 de septiembre, 2025; Política Estatal Congelamiento de inscripción para adultos inmigrantes - 1 de enero, 2026; Política Estatal Eliminación de cobertura completa dental para inscritos indocumentados. - 1 de julio, 2026; Política Federal Exclusión de la mayoría de adultos inmigrantes de Medi-Cal - 1 de octubre, 2026; Política Federal Reducción de atribución federal de fondos para servicios de emergencia basados en estatus migratorio - 1 de octubre, 2026; Política Federal Elimina elegibilidad de Medicare para personas con estatus protegido temporal, refugiados, y aquellos buscando asilo - Más tardar 4 de enero, 2027; Política Estatal Inicio de Prima mensual de $30 para beneficiarios de Medi-Cal indocumentados - 1 de julio, 2027

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The Children's Partnership @kidspartnership.bsky.social · 1d

It's World Mental Health Day!

#MentalHealth stigma can keep teens from seeking help.

Our #PeerToPeer youth mental health program normalizes conversations, fosters understanding and creates safe spaces.

💪🏾Let's break down stigma & open the door to strong youth mental health.

Mental health stigma does not belong in our schools. Mental Health is something everyone has, and must maintain. No one will go through their life without having to attend to a mental health issue.

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Karla Monterroso @karlaliliana.bsky.social · Oct 5

It’s Latina Equal Pay day, Latinas are paid 52¢ for every $1 white men make. Our deference, submission, and service is often the price asked and socially required for our leadership. May we stop being defanged as a condition of our existence. And may we get paid our worth.

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The Children's Partnership @kidspartnership.bsky.social · 3d

The more people have access to affordable health care, the better our children and families do. It's simple. #KidsHealth

Center on Budget and Policy Priorities @centeronbudget.bsky.social · 4d

Poll finds that the majority of people in the U.S. support #ACA subsidy extension: “According to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, 93% of ACA enrollees receive the tax credit to help reduce costs”. Read more: spectrumlocalnews.com/us/snplus/he...

Majority of Americans support Affordable Care Act subsidy extension, poll finds

The new survey found 78% of the public would like Congress to extend the credit to people with low and moderate incomes

spectrumlocalnews.com

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 4d

California joins the nation in recognizing Disability Employment Awareness Month — a celebration of the 7M+ adults with disabilities who call California home and enrich our state.

Together, we can keep growing an inclusive workforce for the fourth-largest economy in the world.

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The Children's Partnership @kidspartnership.bsky.social · 3d

Lift up the movement! Latina equal pay is a children's health issue. Family stability and access to care depends on mothers being able to make a living wage. #LatinaEqualPayDay @j4mw.bsky.social

Artwork highlights that Latina Equal Pay Day is Oct 8, 2025

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California Department of Education @cadepted.bsky.social · 5d

Today is #ChildHealthDay, a reminder that healthy children learn better and thrive in every way! 💪🍎

The CDE remains committed to supporting the whole child through programs that promote nutrition, mental health, and overall well-being in our schools.

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B Jarosz @datageekb.bsky.social · 10d

If today's audience is any indication, it will make a difference.

Not sure if you stayed on, but following panelist M Alvarez from @kidspartnership.bsky.social echoed some similar points.

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The Children's Partnership @kidspartnership.bsky.social · 5d

Youth from Nevada Union HS will be sharing their impact in “Rays of Change: The Story of One Community’s Student-Led Approach to Discipline

It premieres in Grass Valley, CA on Oct 9 at 7 pm. Learn more: yubanet.com/regional/ray...

#YouthMentalHealth #PeerSupport #MentalHealthStrategies #P2P

The Children's Partnership @kidspartnership.bsky.social · 5d

Trans and nonbinary youth face higher risks of discrimination and mental health challenges. #SB497 helps them access affirming care and thrive. We urge Governor Newsom to sign it into law. #ProtectTransYouth

The Children's Partnership @kidspartnership.bsky.social · 5d

#SB497 keeps medical information about gender-affirming care private, requires warrants for prescription data & strengthens protections for trans youth. Every child deserves safety and support. #ProtectTransYouth

The Children's Partnership @kidspartnership.bsky.social · 5d

California has always led in protecting kids. Governor Newsom can take the next step by signing #SB497, protecting trans and nonbinary youth in our schools and communities. #ProtectTransYouth

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End Child Poverty California powered by GRACE @endchildpovca.bsky.social · 9d

✨Good news! @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social signed #AB461, to put support over punishment for school truancy (chronic absence) issues.

From Yesenia Jimenez, Sr. Policy Associate: “I’m deeply grateful the Governor has signed this bill — in honor of all the children who deserve support, not trauma.”

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The Children's Partnership @kidspartnership.bsky.social · 7d

When the Outside World Feeds Fear, Student Peer Support Becomes a Lifeline

By our Raven Jones-McKinney in #LASchoolReport.

www.laschoolreport.com/when-the-out... #P2P #PeerSupport #YouthMentalHealth #California

When the Outside World Feeds Fear, Student Peer Support Becomes a Lifeline | LA School Report

As a new school year begins, many students — especially students of color, LGBTQ youth, and children in immigrant and mixed-status families — are carrying more than just the weight of academic expecta...

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The Children's Partnership @kidspartnership.bsky.social · 11d

CA keeps moving forward! We are really proud of the work coming out of one of our peer-to-peer youth mental health pilot sites. Congrats to Nevada Union High School on the release of this new documentary supporting peer-led youth mental health! Learn more: yubanet.com/regional/ray...

Rays of Change: A Documentary. The Story of one community's student-led approach to discipline. Oct 9th at 7pm at the Del Oro Theater in LA

The Children's Partnership @kidspartnership.bsky.social · 11d

We remember the children who never made it home and honor survivors whose strength ensures their stories live on. Join us in learning and taking action at boardingschoolhealing.org.

NABS – NABS

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The Children's Partnership @kidspartnership.bsky.social · 11d

These policies continue patterns of harm by separating immigrant families and disrupting communities. We commit to truth, justice and healing so no child faces removal, detention or forced separation again.

NABS – NABS

boardingschoolhealing.org

The Children's Partnership @kidspartnership.bsky.social · 11d

At The Children’s Partnership, we affirm that a child is a child. Every child deserves to be safe, nurtured and connected to their family and culture. This truth guides us in standing against harmful policies.

NABS – NABS

boardingschoolhealing.org

The Children's Partnership @kidspartnership.bsky.social · 11d

The boarding school era shows what happens when a nation treats children as less than sacred, tearing them from families and erasing their identities. The trauma remains, but so does the strength of Native communities.

NABS – NABS

boardingschoolhealing.org

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The Children's Partnership @kidspartnership.bsky.social · 11d

Today, on the National Day of Remembrance for U.S. Indian Boarding Schools, we honor Native children who were taken from their homes, the survivors who carry their stories forward, and the families and Tribal Nations still healing.

On orange background, hummingbirds float around an outline of a heart. Inside the outline of a heart says "Every Child Matters"

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The Children's Partnership @kidspartnership.bsky.social · 11d

We had a blast at the 0-3 Jamboree thx to A Golden State for Kids.

Sohna Bruce-Oliver from our ECD team said:

" We celebrate the support families need from prenatal to age 3. Seeing my little one in action there reminded me how vital child care was in his first years."

The Children's Partnership @kidspartnership.bsky.social · 11d

TCP President @mayraealvarez.bsky.social spoke at @cpehn.bsky.social's Voices for Change. She was clear: governments can share power with communities to achieve health equity for our children.

Thank you, CA Pan-ethnic Health Network for creating this space for us to be together. #KidsHealth

The Children's Partnership @kidspartnership.bsky.social · 17d

Last time on #SomosLatineFamilies, we covered:

💟Creating safe spaces for kids in immigrant families
💟Early learning spaces
💟Uplifting language, traditions & values as tools for healthy development.

Join us on 10/6 for more parent empowerment: tinyurl.com/SomosFamiliasFuertes

The Children's Partnership @kidspartnership.bsky.social · 18d

We’re thrilled #AB49 has passed! This bill limits immigration enforcement at schools so kids can focus on learning & stay connected. Thank you to Muratsuchi, Rodriguez & @asmlizortega.bsky.social for championing protections for families. #SafeSchools #CAleg