NBC Bay Area Brannin Dorsey remembers the day when one of her first grade students showed up to class with a swollen face and marks on his neck. “It was …
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 …
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 …
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 …
