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Special Meeting – November 4, 2024

Oct 31, 2024

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TAY Day at the Capitol

Oct 29, 2024

Commission staff participated at the California Youth Empowerment Network’s (CAYEN) Transition Age Youth (TAY) Day at the Capitol. Participants engaged with key decision-makers, connected with other youth advocates from across the state, and sharpened their... Read MoreRead more about TAY Day at the Capitol

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Movies for Mental Health

Oct 29, 2024

The Commission partnered with Assemblymember Dr. Joaquin Arambula, the Youth Leadership Institute, and Art With Impact for the “Movies for Mental Health” event in Fresno. Attendees were treated to three short films, presented by Art With Impact, centered on mental... Read MoreRead more about Movies for Mental Health

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POSTPONED – Special Meeting – October 30, 2024

Oct 25, 2024

This meeting has been postponed and will be rescheduled as soon as possible. Read MoreRead more about POSTPONED – Special Meeting – October 30, 2024

Read more about Mid-Year EmPATH Learning Collaborative

Mid-Year EmPATH Learning Collaborative

Oct 15, 2024

Commission staff got a status update on EmPATH Unit grantees. This included current phase, key milestones achieved, barriers, challenges, and wins. Significant achievements and breakthroughs were also highlighted. Read MoreRead more about Mid-Year EmPATH Learning Collaborative

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