Panelists at a National Alzheimer's and Dementia Resource Center webinar described models and practical steps to integrate health care and community-based social services for people living with dementia, highlighting examples from a Medicare-enrolled nonprofit, a statewide memory network, and the CMS 'GUIDE' demonstration.

Licking County launches Home Court diversion program for nonviolent offenders with support services.

At their Feb. 17 meeting the Lancaster County Board of Commissioners approved multiple routine claims and contracts, including a Family Service Lincoln agreement for the Square 1 Community Resource Center (not to exceed $750,000), a $70,208.13 FARO scanner purchase for the sheriff funded by FAC, and culvert and pavement contracts totaling several hundred thousand dollars.

County health and social-services leaders told state and federal lawmakers that HR 1’s eligibility and payment-change provisions threaten Medi‑Cal and CalFresh access for thousands of Monterey residents and could cut public-hospital funding, urging state and federal interventions.

Advocates call for action to protect healthcare and food assistance amid federal funding cuts.

Board members address HR 1's severe budget cuts affecting Santa Clara County resources.

County leaders evaluate $1B federal funding's effects on healthcare and social services programs.

Board aims to enhance access to healthcare and social services for seniors and residents.

Concerns arise over missing discipline reports and lack of transparency from prosecutor's office.

After floor debate, the Senate voted down House Bill 7 12, which would have waived or reduced fees for motor-vehicle credentials intended to help people experiencing homelessness gain IDs. Final vote: 6 yeas, 27 nays.