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fromThe Oaklandside
12 hours ago

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee slams Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill'

There's nothing beautiful about this bill. It is a cruel policy disguised as fiscal reform. It sacrifices the health and wellbeing of working families, people of color, low income people, seniors, children and immigrants to deliver tax breaks to the wealthy.
East Bay (California)
#healthcare
fromThe Oaklandside
1 day ago
East Bay (California)

Many say Trump's 'big beautiful bill' will devastate Oaklanders. But what does Barbara Lee think?

fromThe Oaklandside
1 day ago
East Bay (California)

Many say Trump's 'big beautiful bill' will devastate Oaklanders. But what does Barbara Lee think?

#san-francisco
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Should each SF district be required to have a homeless shelter? Here's a new proposal

A new legislation proposal in San Francisco aims to spread homelessness services by mandating each district build at least one shelter by 2026.
San Francisco
fromFlowingData
3 months ago

Visualized plans to reduce homelessness

Crankstart's Streets to Stability report outlines 12 recommendations to reduce homelessness in San Francisco, emphasizing accountability and service clarity.
from48 hills
3 days ago
San Francisco

Supes to vote on Billionaire Budget deal amid protests over housing money - 48 hills

San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Should each SF district be required to have a homeless shelter? Here's a new proposal

A new legislation proposal in San Francisco aims to spread homelessness services by mandating each district build at least one shelter by 2026.
San Francisco
fromFlowingData
3 months ago

Visualized plans to reduce homelessness

Crankstart's Streets to Stability report outlines 12 recommendations to reduce homelessness in San Francisco, emphasizing accountability and service clarity.
from48 hills
3 days ago
San Francisco

Supes to vote on Billionaire Budget deal amid protests over housing money - 48 hills

#education
SF parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Prove the haters wrong': How one California community college student strives to overcome homelessness

California's community college students face significant homelessness issues, affecting their education and well-being.
fromKqed
1 month ago
Mental health

California's Mental Health Workforce Hindered by Training and Costs | KQED

SF parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Prove the haters wrong': How one California community college student strives to overcome homelessness

California's community college students face significant homelessness issues, affecting their education and well-being.
fromKqed
1 month ago
Mental health

California's Mental Health Workforce Hindered by Training and Costs | KQED

fromFast Company
2 days ago

Tesla stock price predictably falls again as Elon Musk announces return to politics and new 'America Party'

President Trump signed his One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law, a legislation unpopular with Americans as it cuts social services for 10 million people while benefiting the wealthy with tax breaks.
US politics
#housing-crisis
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
2 months ago

Opinion: How 800 Homes in Desirable Communities Could Disrupt a System-to -Homelessness Pipeline

Providing stable housing for youth aging out of foster care can significantly reduce homelessness and empower them towards better life outcomes.
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
2 months ago

Opinion: How 800 Homes in Desirable Communities Could Disrupt a System-to -Homelessness Pipeline

Providing stable housing for youth aging out of foster care can significantly reduce homelessness and empower them towards better life outcomes.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 week ago

We helped found the Berkeley Flea Market. Its loss leaves a hole in the city's soul.

The Berkeley Flea Market served as a vital institution for nearly half a century, supporting various nonprofit organizations and enhancing community services in Berkeley.
Berlin food
#new-york-city
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

Op-Ed | Mayor Adams' budget cuts abandon older New Yorkers: An ageist betrayal of those who built this city | amNewYork

New York City is cutting critical funding for older adult centers, risking essential support services for a growing senior population.
NYC politics
fromAstoria Post
1 month ago

Caban's R.E.C.E.I.P.T.S. Act clears City Council, streamlines public benefits process - Astoria Post

New NYC legislation enhances transparency and accountability in public benefits applications for low-income residents.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 months ago

Federal Aid Cuts Could Threaten Key NYC Services

New York City's FY 2026 budget may face significant cuts due to uncertainty in federal funding, threatening essential services for vulnerable populations.
NYC politics
fromCity & State NY
2 months ago

Eric Adams' 'best budget ever' by the numbers

Mayor Eric Adams proposes a $115 billion budget, emphasizing increased social services and education funding, while facing economic uncertainties.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Op-Ed | This National Foster Care Month, here's how you can make a difference | amNewYork

New York City urgently needs more foster parents for its vulnerable children and youth.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

Op-Ed | Mayor Adams' budget cuts abandon older New Yorkers: An ageist betrayal of those who built this city | amNewYork

New York City is cutting critical funding for older adult centers, risking essential support services for a growing senior population.
NYC politics
fromAstoria Post
1 month ago

Caban's R.E.C.E.I.P.T.S. Act clears City Council, streamlines public benefits process - Astoria Post

New NYC legislation enhances transparency and accountability in public benefits applications for low-income residents.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 months ago

Federal Aid Cuts Could Threaten Key NYC Services

New York City's FY 2026 budget may face significant cuts due to uncertainty in federal funding, threatening essential services for vulnerable populations.
NYC politics
fromCity & State NY
2 months ago

Eric Adams' 'best budget ever' by the numbers

Mayor Eric Adams proposes a $115 billion budget, emphasizing increased social services and education funding, while facing economic uncertainties.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Op-Ed | This National Foster Care Month, here's how you can make a difference | amNewYork

New York City urgently needs more foster parents for its vulnerable children and youth.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

She says Service Canada made an error on her Old Age benefit application the delay almost got her evicted | CBC News

Getting a hold of someone at Service Canada to solve the problem wasn't easy, she says. 'We phoned and phoned, and I was crying every day,' she said.
Canada news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

NATO's 5 percent spending pledge is a threat to people and the planet

NATO's leaders agreed to invest 5% of their countries' GDP on defense by 2035, prompting concerns over military escalation, social service cuts, and climate outcomes.
Europe politics
#new-york
Non-profit organizations
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Op-Ed | Federal cuts and state red tape are squeezing New York's nonprofits | amNewYork

Nonprofits in New York are crucial for the vulnerable, yet face increasing challenges due to government policies and funding cuts.
Non-profit organizations
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Op-Ed | Federal cuts and state red tape are squeezing New York's nonprofits | amNewYork

Nonprofits in New York are crucial for the vulnerable, yet face increasing challenges due to government policies and funding cuts.
fromwww.guardian-series.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Transport scheme helping residents to supermarket being sustained

The Door to Store initiative makes a real difference to people's lives not just by helping them get to the shops, but by creating opportunities for connection, independence, and community.
London startup
#santa-clara-county
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

How's This For Wasteful Government Spending? - Above the Law

I'm now watching the federal government do the same damned thing. The federal government is apparently broke... And Congress is playing games to convince people that holding taxes low will somehow reduce the budget deficit.
US politics
fromwww.thelocal.se
3 weeks ago

Gothenburg council withdraws monkey images after racism accusations

"This contributes to structural racism," she said. "That's not the aim, I understand that, but that's what it's doing."
Social justice
#california-budget
SF LGBT
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Family Rejection Contributes to Homelessness of LGBTQ Youth

Family rejection greatly increases homelessness rates among LGBTQ+ youth.
Almost half of LGBTQ youth in foster care face family rejection after coming out.
Improved policies and education can enhance safety for LGBTQ+ survivors.
#work-requirements
Healthcare
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Few Programs Linked to Medicaid Work Requirements Help Enrollees Find Jobs

Medicaid work requirements could potentially help some, but most enrollees already have jobs and may face increased risks of losing Medicaid.
Healthcare
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Few Programs Linked to Medicaid Work Requirements Help Enrollees Find Jobs

Medicaid work requirements could potentially help some, but most enrollees already have jobs and may face increased risks of losing Medicaid.
#homelessness
San Francisco
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Taves: No one's in charge. Newsom must fill California's homelessness leadership vacuum

California's homeless issue suffers from divided responsibility between local and state authorities.
California
fromKqed
1 month ago

An Aging Homeless Population Amidst A Push by Newsom to Ban Encampments | KQED

California's Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants is under federal investigation.
Governor Newsom has introduced a model ordinance for cities to ban homeless encampments.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

Homelessness on NYC subways: Is it on track to get better?

Collaboration efforts are being made to address homelessness in NYC subways, but challenges persist.
San Francisco
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Taves: No one's in charge. Newsom must fill California's homelessness leadership vacuum

California's homeless issue suffers from divided responsibility between local and state authorities.
California
fromKqed
1 month ago

An Aging Homeless Population Amidst A Push by Newsom to Ban Encampments | KQED

California's Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants is under federal investigation.
Governor Newsom has introduced a model ordinance for cities to ban homeless encampments.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

Homelessness on NYC subways: Is it on track to get better?

Collaboration efforts are being made to address homelessness in NYC subways, but challenges persist.
#affordable-housing
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago
US news

These publicly funded homes for the poor cost $1.2 million each to build

Developing affordable housing in affluent areas can cost taxpayers significantly, leading to fewer units being built where they are most needed.
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 months ago
LA real estate

Zillow plays renter matchmaker in Austin

Housing Connector's model effectively connects property owners with service providers to increase housing opportunities for low-income residents.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

These publicly funded homes for the poor cost $1.2 million each to build

Developing affordable housing in affluent areas can cost taxpayers significantly, leading to fewer units being built where they are most needed.
#foster-care
SF parents
fromwww.sbsun.com
1 month ago

California family accused of years-long torture of 6 foster children

A Victorville family is charged with torturing and neglecting six foster children over a span of ten years.
Parenting
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Denied a day's pampering because of the expense, dispatched with boxes of dirty clothes: The harrowing neglect of Grace, a severely disabled young girl

Grace's experience in the foster care system raises concerns about the adequacy of care and accountability.
The Farrelly Commission's extensive report fails to provide clear answers.
SF parents
fromwww.sbsun.com
1 month ago

California family accused of years-long torture of 6 foster children

A Victorville family is charged with torturing and neglecting six foster children over a span of ten years.
Parenting
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Denied a day's pampering because of the expense, dispatched with boxes of dirty clothes: The harrowing neglect of Grace, a severely disabled young girl

Grace's experience in the foster care system raises concerns about the adequacy of care and accountability.
The Farrelly Commission's extensive report fails to provide clear answers.
#san-jose
#immigration
NYC LGBT
fromCity Limits
2 months ago

Opinion: Protecting New York's Most Vulnerable From Federal Attacks

The Trump administration's policies have severely affected vulnerable immigrants' ability to access social services, leading to increased isolation and risk.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

GOP's budget package proposes to cut benefits and raise fees for legal immigrants

Proposed Senate bill threatens vital services for legal immigrants, targeting refugees and asylum seekers to cut costs and strengthen anti-immigration signals.
NYC LGBT
fromCity Limits
2 months ago

Opinion: Protecting New York's Most Vulnerable From Federal Attacks

The Trump administration's policies have severely affected vulnerable immigrants' ability to access social services, leading to increased isolation and risk.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

GOP's budget package proposes to cut benefits and raise fees for legal immigrants

Proposed Senate bill threatens vital services for legal immigrants, targeting refugees and asylum seekers to cut costs and strengthen anti-immigration signals.
#public-safety
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Yet another avoidable ACS tragedy takes an innocent child

The tragic case of Lisa Cotton highlights the need for more rigorous child protection oversight despite accusations of racism.
NYC politics
from48hills.org
2 months ago

More money for the district attorneybut what about the public defender?

The wealthy have taken most economic growth, causing budget crises in local government, schools, and social services.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Critics say the movement to defund the police failed. But Austin and Seattle are seeing progress

The defund the police movement led to budget reallocations in some cities towards social services, but backlash has complicated its long-term success.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Yet another avoidable ACS tragedy takes an innocent child

The tragic case of Lisa Cotton highlights the need for more rigorous child protection oversight despite accusations of racism.
NYC politics
from48hills.org
2 months ago

More money for the district attorneybut what about the public defender?

The wealthy have taken most economic growth, causing budget crises in local government, schools, and social services.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Critics say the movement to defund the police failed. But Austin and Seattle are seeing progress

The defund the police movement led to budget reallocations in some cities towards social services, but backlash has complicated its long-term success.
#trump-administration
Black Lives Matter
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Bishop William Barber: GOP Budget Is a Form of Social and Political Murder

The budget bill is criticized for severely cutting essential services for low-income populations, impacting health care for millions.
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago
Brooklyn

Trump funding cuts could blow massive hole in state budget that NY can't fill: Sen. Gillibrand | amNewYork

Black Lives Matter
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Bishop William Barber: GOP Budget Is a Form of Social and Political Murder

The budget bill is criticized for severely cutting essential services for low-income populations, impacting health care for millions.
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago
Brooklyn

Trump funding cuts could blow massive hole in state budget that NY can't fill: Sen. Gillibrand | amNewYork

fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Deeply traumatic': the families failed by a broken post-adoption system in England

I can hate some of the things my son has done but I love him. I want him to be a happy adult with a fulfilled existence, surrounded by family and friends that love him.
Parenting
#public-health
fromThe Nation
1 month ago
US politics

People Across the Political Spectrum Agree: We Need to Address the Country's Mental Health Crisis

fromThe Nation
1 month ago
US politics

People Across the Political Spectrum Agree: We Need to Address the Country's Mental Health Crisis

NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

One-stop-shop for social service programs to open in Brooklyn transit hub

A new building in Brooklyn will consolidate multiple social service programs, enhancing accessibility for New Yorkers.
#illegal-immigration
US politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Biden's term of anarchy left Democrats with a whole lot to answer for

The Biden administration's immigration policy has resulted in millions of illegal entries into the U.S., raising concerns about political and social consequences.
California
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Blue-state blues: Gavin Newsom busted Cali's budget on migrants - and NY, NJ will soon follow

California faces a $12 billion budget deficit primarily due to high social-service spending on illegal immigrants.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

South Carolina couple allowed infant twins to be 'eaten' by 'large rats': report

A South Carolina couple faces criminal charges after alleged neglect allowed their infant twins to be injured by rats, exposing serious concerns about child safety.
Parenting
#child-abuse
SF parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

California kids were taken from their parents for their own safety. Then county social workers abused them, they say.

San Diego County's child protective system has faced lawsuits alleging rampant sexual abuse of children in their care.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Democrats Plan to Capitalize as G.O.P. Begins Outlining Spending Cuts

Democrats aim to leverage Republican fiscal policies as opportunities to critique significant budget cuts affecting essential services.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Supported housing in crisis, groups tell Starmer

Supported housing in England faces a crisis due to funding cuts, with many providers shutting down and a significant shortfall in available services.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

States push Medicaid work rules, but few programs help enrollees find jobs

Medicaid can provide essential support in helping individuals gain employment and stability, but such cases are uncommon.
UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

The UK's grooming gang' scandal is about race, class and misogyny

Grooming gangs target vulnerable young girls, overlooked by authorities who judge rather than help victims.
#mental-health
NYC LGBT
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Permanent Supportive Housing Spotlights Challenges After Homelessness

Marcos Gonzalez's fashion fosters openness with clients, improving their engagement with social services.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Permanent Supportive Housing Spotlights Challenges After Homelessness

Marcos Gonzalez's fashion fosters openness with clients, improving their engagement with social services.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Forgoing Oversight, Republicans Resort to Personal Appeals to Head Off DOGE Cuts

Rep. Tom Cole acted swiftly to protect vital services in Oklahoma, highlighting the conflict between public support for cuts and private advocacy for local needs.
fromresund Startups
3 months ago

Klang.ai's Innovative AI Supports Social Workers in Helsingborg

"After working with this system, it will be hard to go back." said Sakarias Adlouni, a social secretary involved, to SVT.
Digital life
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
3 months ago

New children's home to be built in Surbiton to meet spiralling demand

This is such an important project. It looks like it's small in some way but it's really important for us.
London politics
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