In our effort to keep our members up to date with the latest information we're sharing this urgent call to action to Save the Family Urgent Response System from the Children's Movement of California. Please sign on and share with your networks.  We hope that you, your families, and your colleagues are staying safe during these challenging times. For any questions about how CCY is doing during the COVID-19 Pandemic, or for any questions about this email, please reach out to CCY's Executive Director, Jevon Wilkes, at Jevon@calyouth.org .

Kids in Foster Care Need Access to Critical Trauma-Informed Services, Especially NOW!

The Following is from Children's Movement of California

Governor Newsom’s May Revise budget proposal eliminates the Family Urgent Response System (FURS), which is designed to provide 24/7 trauma-informed support to youth currently or formerly in foster care and their caregivers through a statewide hotline and county mobile response systems.  During this critical time, we need to protect our children in foster care, not compromise their well-being. This proposed elimination of FURS places children in foster care at greater risk of instability, disrupted relationships, loss, and re-traumatization. The added isolation, uncertainty, and anxiety brought on by the pandemic, as well as disruptions to normal routines and visitation with family, are devastating to children and youth in foster care. FURS is needed now more than ever.  Please sign on to  this letter  asking legislative leadership to restore FURS and prioritize it as a critical resource for youth in foster care and their caregivers.

Sign On and Show Your Organization's support for FURS!