FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sharpening Skills through Virtual Job Training During COVID-19 Slow Down Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa County and Employment and Human Services Provide Free Access to Online …
CC County Childcare Centers Close Due to COVID-19
All EHSD childcare centers closed through Tuesday, April 7, 2020. MARTINEZ, Calif. (March 17, 2020) – The Contra Costa County Community Services Bureau, part of the Employment & Human Services …
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 …
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 …
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 …