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 …
Human Trafficking Coalition Launches Awareness Month in Contra Costa County
MARTINEZ, Calif. (January 14, 2020) – The Contra Costa Human Trafficking Coalition will be working with local agencies to raise awareness about human trafficking in Contra Costa County throughout the …
Family Justice Center opens a third location in East County
FJC East opens in Antioch: Support, hope, safety and healing is available through a single door with the opening of the Family Justice Center (FJC) in Antioch. FJC offers a …
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 …
Project Ready-to-Learn Brings Full Backpacks, High Hopes to Students
Annual Backpack Drive Kicks Off in Contra Costa County July 15 to August 9 MARTINEZ, Calif. (June 26, 2019) – The average family spends more than $700 each year on …
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.
The Richmond Standard: CalFresh recipients receive benefits early due to federal shutdown
Contra Costa County began issuing benefits to CalFresh recipients for February today — more than two weeks early — due to the federal government shutdown. The U.S. Department of Agriculture …