Children-and-youth

건강

Californians are smoking less: Why that’s a problem for these early childhood services

A new ban on flavored tobacco products is accelerating a decline in nicotine tax revenue that funds California’s early childhood services. Some programs are already making cuts.

에 의해 아나 B. 이바라 • 7월 18, 2023

정치

Child brides: A campaign starts to ban underage marriages in California

You have to be 18 to get divorced in California, but there’s no minimum age to get married. Child marriage survivors protested at the state Capitol, but the Legislature likely won’t act until next year.

에 의해 Rya Jetha • 6월 23, 2023

중요한 것은 무엇인가

When will the Legislature vote on California reparations?

From Wendy Fry of CalMatters’ California Divide team and CalMatters politics intern Rya Jetha: Next Thursday, California’s first-in-the-nation task force on reparations plans to hand over to the state Legislature its extensive report and recommendations for how to compensate eligible Black Californians for the enduring harms of slavery.  As historic a moment it may be, […]

에 의해 린 라 • 6월 23, 2023

Mental Health

Newsom is proposing a boost in mental health funding. Why children’s advocates are worried

The spending change would prioritize housing for homeless people, which children's mental health advocates fear will cut their funding.

에 의해 크리스틴 황 • 6월 20, 2023

중요한 것은 무엇인가

More momentum on California rent control

Is the tide turning in favor of California’s renters? Some signs say yes. On Wednesday, Attorney General Rob Bonta announced that a San Jose-based developer and property manager must refund more than $331,000 to 20 tenants in overpaid rent. It’s the first use of a 2019 law, explains CalMatters’ housing reporter Ben Christopher, but “it […]

에 의해 린 라 • 6월 15, 2023

Inside the Newsroom

CalMatters Youth Journalism Initiative educates both students and teachers

CalMatters launched the Youth Journalism Initiative in 2022 to help programs bring more high school students into journalism.

에 의해 Sonya Quick • 5월 31, 2023

논평

As lawmakers struggle to act, California schools turn to the courts to combat social media

In March, the San Mateo County School Board became the first California school district to sue social media companies for their role in the youth mental health crisis. As state lawmakers struggle to overcome the power and influence of tech giants, local schools are now looking to the courts for help.

에 의해 Julie Lynem • 5월 11, 2023

논평

California should keep its $60 million budget commitment to foster care children

Last year, California lawmakers set aside $60 million in the state budget to support Court Appointed Special Advocates, which help thousands of foster care children statewide. But with the state facing a growing deficit, Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed to claw back two-thirds of the money.

에 의해 게스트 코멘터리 • 5월 9, 2023

논평

California’s indefensible failure to adequately pay child care providers

A 2022 study revealed that child care workers in California are paid just 25-30% of the cost of providing care. The inadequate pay has racist roots, and workers in this crucial industry are demanding action from state leaders.

에 의해 게스트 코멘터리 • 2월 21, 2023

논평

For many California children, Medi-Cal mental health services lack urgency they need

Despite recent policy changes, many California families seeking behavioral health treatment through Medi-Cal struggle to get the services they need in a timely manner. Given the scale of the emergency, state leaders must ensure these systems are sustainably resourced.

에 의해 게스트 코멘터리 • 1월 19, 2023