Zero to Three Federal Policy Blog

Are you interested in federal policy and its impact on children and families? Zero to Three’s “Federal Policy Baby Blog” is an easy way to keep track of federal policy decisions. Check it out.

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Rachel’s Advocacy Blog

Check out Rachel’s blog.

It has some wonderful tips for advocating with different targets: legislators, courts and using different tools, such as the media. Have fun exploring the work Rachel has done!

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Avery Passes Away

Here’s a link to the Avery blog that Cheryl shared, with an update about her passing.

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CARES Plus Apps for Year Two

Here are the applications for local child care professionals to participate in First 5 Humboldt’s CARES Plus program, for next year.

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CSU Students Launch Hunger Strike

Seems like some CSU students have had enough of tuition hikes and executive pay raises. (Did you hear the latest plans to spend $300000 to remodel one CSU president’s home?)

Check out the LA Times article.

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Senate Select Committee on Autism and Related Disorders

The California Senate Select Committee on Autism and Related Disorders will hold a hearing this morning, April 30, from 10-noon on ensuring fair and equal access to Regional Center Services ASDs. You can listen to the hearing via CalChannel.

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From Cheryl: Avery Can

Cheryl asked me to post a link to “Avery’s Bucket List,” a blog which is working to raise awareness of Spinal Muscular Atophy. Click on the photo to see how Avery’s parents are working to raise awareness, then share the blog with others.

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Barbara’s Blog

Click here to check out Barbara’s Advocacy Blog.

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SB 1515

Breaking News via Maddie: SB 1515 passed out of the Senate Education Committee yesterday. The CSU Board of Trustees is one step closer to having more student representation.

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CalWORKs Budget Proposals

Aimee emailed me the CalWORKs group’s informative summary of the impacts of the proposed CalWORKs cuts!

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