In our previous blog we started off by telling you all the good that can come from being a foster parent. That good is not only for the child, but …
An Introduction to Contra Costa County’s Foster Care
If you’re here to learn about foster care, we’d like to say thank you for stopping by. Being involved in foster care is an incredibly rewarding experience, one that just …
New Law Set To End Group Homes As Foster Care Option
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY (CBS SF) — Next month, a new state law kicks in to phase out group homes for foster care. KPIX 5 spoke with a former foster child …
Contra Costa County: Promising program fights deadly domestic violence
CONCORD — Contra Costa County has received funding to continue as one of four nationwide test sites for a program that aims to prevent domestic violence assaults from eventually resulting in domestic …
The White House Invites Contra Costa County Customer Centered Design Team to Present Project to Improve Access to Resources for Inmates upon Release
MARTINEZ, Calif. (September 15, 2016) – The Contra Costa County Employment & Human Services Department (EHSD) has announced that a team led by the Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa …
EHSD Aging & Adult Services Awarded $1.5 Million in Grants to Respond to Elder Abuse as Contra Costa County’s Aging Population Grows
MARTINEZ, Calif. (August 15, 2016) – Contra Costa County Employment & Human Services Department (EHSD) has announced that its Aging and Adult Services (AAS) bureau has been awarded two grants …
EHSD Announces CalFresh Partnership Achievements
EHSD is proud to announce key achievements of the Contra Costa County CalFresh Partnership. The CalFresh Partners’ mission is to increase CalFresh enrollment (formerly Food Stamps), improve food security, and …
Contract Opportunities
(Martinez, CA) Contra Costa County Employment & Human Services and the Economic Opportunity Committee are seeking to fund programs that make a difference in the lives of the county’s economically …
Earn and Learn … Phillips 66 Investment Leads to Employment
Martinez, California. – When Jaileel graduated from John Swett High last year, he had never held a job. Today, he’s working at an event staffing company and he says he …
Contra Costa Families Shouldn’t Go Hungry/Tom Barnidge Column
The Contra Costa Civil grand jury released a report not long ago that came as something of a surprise. It said the CalFresh program — the latest iteration of food …