Vital Child Care Relief for COVID-19 Frontline Workers Contra Costa County Mobilizes Support for Healthcare Staff, First Responders and All Essential Workers Martinez, Calif. (April 24, 2020) – In the …
New Call Center Opens for Business Community (4.21.20)
Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa County Supports Businesses and Their Employees Affected by COVID-19 Assistance for Business Community Available at (833) 320-1919 Starting Thursday, April 23 Concord, Calif. (April …
Press Release: EHSD Public Lobbies Closed Due to COVID-19
CC County Social Services to Close Public Lobbies Due to COVID-19 Contra Costa County Employment & Human Services Department to Continue Delivering Services While Taking Steps to Help Prevent Spread …
Contra Costa Agencies Concerned New Federal Rule May Deter Immigrants from Using County Services
Martinez, Calif. (January 28, 2020) – Contra Costa County Employment and Human Services Department (EHSD) and Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS) officials say new federal rules could have a chilling …
First in Nation: Countywide Support Network to End Violence Opens New Center
Support, Hope, Safety and Healing through a Single Door for Victims of Violence ANTIOCH, Calif. (September 27, 2019) – During an abusive relationship with her husband, Nancy reached out for …
East Family Justice Center Grand Opening
Support, hope, safety and healing is available through a single door with the opening of the Family Justice Center (FJC) in Antioch. East County now has a welcoming one-stop center …
CBS5: Proposal to Change CalFresh Rules and Potential Impact on Contra Costa
Director Kathy Gallagher comments on the USDA’s new proposal to change existing CalFresh rules for families eligible to receive CalWORKs. The proposed changes could take months to implement if approved …
EHSD’s Aging & Adult Services celebrates Oakley Senior Center grand opening
EHSD’s Aging & Adult Services team is helping to celebrate the grand opening of the Oakley Senior Center, a place where seniors can connect to resources and have access to …
AAA 2019 Needs Assessment Survey
Contra Costa County’s Area Agency on Aging (AAA) has announced its 2019 Needs Assessment Survey of residents who are 60 years or more. The survey’s purpose is to gather valuable data on the service needs of older adults and their caregivers residing within the county’s 19 cities. AAA will use the data for the county’s Four-year Area Plan on Aging.