In the Media

KTVU Fox 2: Bittersweet victory for Contra Costa Co. Head Start program

Alan Wang March 30, 2017 In the Media

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, Calif. (KTVU) – Contra Costa County recently received $3.4 million from a federal grant to fund its Early Head Start program. But county officials say they still… Continue Reading KTVU Fox 2: Bittersweet victory for Contra Costa Co. Head Start program

NBCBayArea.com: Elder Abuse Cases Skyrocket in Contra Costa County

Alan Wang February 10, 2017 In the Media

NBC Bay Area ran a story by reporter Gillian Edevane about the rise of elder abuse cases in Contra Costa County, including quotes from EHSD Director Kathy Gallagher and Aging… Continue Reading NBCBayArea.com: Elder Abuse Cases Skyrocket in Contra Costa County

Martinez News-Gazette: Community Services Bureau seeks student intern

Alan Wang January 29, 2017 In the Media

Coverage of the student intern program in EHSD’s Community Services Bureau ran in the Martinez News-Gazette .

CBS5: California Boosts Foster Homes To Replace Group Housing

Alan Wang January 5, 2017 In the Media

A new recruiting effort aims to enlarge the pool of foster parents across California. For more information about how to become a foster parent, visit the Foster Care & Licensing… Continue Reading CBS5: California Boosts Foster Homes To Replace Group Housing

KTVU: New California Law creates more need for foster care families

Alan Wang January 5, 2017 In the Media

MARTINEZ, Calif. (KTVU) – This holiday season, while many people prepare to celebrate with trees, lights, presents and time with family, it can be a difficult time for foster care… Continue Reading KTVU: New California Law creates more need for foster care families

Contra Costa County officials working to phase out group homes for foster children

Alan Wang January 5, 2017 In the Media

East Bay Times: Face of foster care changing

Alan Wang January 4, 2017 In the Media

Journalist Jennifer Shaw wrote an in-depth article featuring Children and Family Services, foster families and former foster youth in Contra Costa County.

KRON4: Contra Costa County to phase out group homes for foster children

Alan Wang December 23, 2016 In the Media

CONCORD (KRON) — Contra Costa County is making major changes to its foster program, as officials are working to phase out group homes for foster children. Nineteen-year-old Justice Woods writes lyrics… Continue Reading KRON4: Contra Costa County to phase out group homes for foster children

New Law Set To End Group Homes As Foster Care Option

Tish Gallegos December 21, 2016 In the Media

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… Continue Reading New Law Set To End Group Homes As Foster Care Option

Contra Costa County: Promising program fights deadly domestic violence

Tish Gallegos October 24, 2016 In the Media

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… Continue Reading Contra Costa County: Promising program fights deadly domestic violence