The need for more science, technology, engineering, and math professionals has never been more apparent—but how do we inspire students to dedicate their careers to these subjects? Interacting with professionals who are passionate about STEM is one of the best ways to...
CHILDREN AND FAMILIES COMMISSION AWARDS $45 MILLION TO PROTECT AND EXPAND CRITICAL COMMUNITY HEALTH AND EDUCATION SERVICES
The One-Time ‘Catalytic Investments’ Provides Expanded Children’s Dental Care, Autism Diagnosis and Treatment, Early Literacy, Year-Round Emergency Shelter And Other Critical Services Irvine, Calif., February 1, 2012 — The Children and Families Commission of Orange...
Supervisors Launch Countywide Recruitment for Children and Families Commission Members
Orange County Board Of Supervisors Launches Countywide Recruitment for Children and Families Commission Members; Board Seeks Candidates with Expertise and Experience in Health, Education and Early Intervention January 5, 2012 (IRVINE, CA) – The Orange County Board of...
COUNTY COMMISSIONS WIN FIRST ROUND OF LEGAL BATTLE
Superior Court rejects AB 99 and upholds Proposition 10 voter protections Fresno Superior Court Judge Debra Kazanjian issued a ruling declaring that the State acted illegally when they attempted to take $1 billion from the California Children’s Trust Fund administered...
PARENTS ARE INVITED TO FIRST-EVER SOUTH COUNTY CHILDREN AND YOUTH SUMMIT
The Free Event, Themed ‘Healthy Families, Healthy Futures!’ Features Resource Fair, Panel Discussions on Immunizations, Internet Safety, and Drug Use Awareness September 13, 2011 — Parents are invited to the “2011 Children and Youth Summit,” a first-of-its-kind event...
SUPERIOR COURT HEARS ORAL ARGUMENTS ON THE LEGALITY OF AB 99
State Legislature’s bill by-passed California voters in an attempt to take $1 billion from Children and Families Commissions throughout the state FRESNO, CA – The Fresno Superior Court heard oral arguments yesterday on the legality of AB 99 in response to the lawsuit...
2011 Children and Youth Summit
Healthy Families, Healthy Futures! Join Orange County Supervisor Patricia Bates for a morning focused on building healthy families and healthy futures. All parents are invited free of charge. Michael Ruane, executive director of the Children and Families Commission of...
COMMISSION FORCED TO CUT MORE THAN ONE-THIRD OF BUDGET FOR CRITICAL CHILDREN’S HEALTH, EDUCATION AND SAFETY NET PROGRAMS
Responds to $51.4 million Loss of Funds Due to State Raid on Prop 10 Dollars MAY 4, 2011 (IRVINE, CA) – The Children and Families Commission of Orange County held a public hearing today to consider the annual budget for Fiscal Year 2011/12. The Commission was forced...
ESSENTIALS FOR YOUNG LIVES® DONATION DRIVE KICK-OFF IN ORANGE COUNTY
County-wide effort to collect essential items begins April 30 at Irvine Spectrum Center® April 25, 2011 (Irvine, CA) – The 4th Annual Essentials for Young Lives® donation drive kicks off Saturday, April 30 in honor of Mother’s Day, at Irvine Spectrum Center®....
SHERIFF SANDRA HUTCHENS TO CHAIR 2011 ESSENTIALS FOR YOUNG LIVES DONATION DRIVE
County-Wide Campaign Collects Items for Homeless Families with Children February 22, 2011 (Anaheim, CA) – Today HomeAid Orange County announced Sheriff Sandra Hutchens will Chair their 2011 Essentials for Young Lives Donation Drive in Orange County. Organized by...