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I love that the Black Panthers had community support programs. We need those programs to help the vulnerable through these times.

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January 29, 2025 at 2:38 AM
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Last Saturday, one of my favourite events of the year was held.

The SHARE Imagine Gala brings our community together to support food security, housing, and hope - because a better future is how we BUlLD one.

#coquitlam #mlajennb #givingtogether #healingtogether #communitysupports
March 14, 2026 at 11:46 PM
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2) Where you live should not determine whether you can receive the support you need.

Community-based supports benefits everyone!

Learn more on our Home Sweet Home page here: nacdd.org/home-sweet-h...

#HCBS #MedicaidCuts #CommunityLiving #CommunitySupports #HomeHealthCare
Home Sweet Home
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September 29, 2026 at 2:56 PM
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Minnesota is taking a bold step towards inclusivity with House Bill 1767, aiming to enhance human services through integrated community supports for individuals with disabilities.

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#MN #LegislativeReform #DisabilityInclusion #CommunitySupports #CitizenPortal
Minnesota commissioner tasked with drafting integrated community supports legislation
Commissioner of human services to propose codified standards for community support programs
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March 3, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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♿ Need ramps or wider doorways?

Medi-Cal can help with home modifications for accessibility.

Learn more at my.medi-cal.ca.gov

#MediCal #CommunitySupports #Accessibility #CalAIM
A person in a wheelchair is shown from the side with a focus on their hand on the wheel. The image includes text that reads, "Medi-Cal can help make your home safe. Add ramps, grab bars, or widening doors for a safer home." The Medi-Cal logo is displayed at the bottom.
October 6, 2026 at 6:03 PM
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@anarchistlibrary.bsky.social is a great source of information on how to build #communitysupports in spite of government oppression

Remember to protect the vulnerable and each other while fighting the fascists

#SOLIDARITY✊
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Anarchism, Mutual Aid, And Self-Organization: From The George Floyd Uprising To India’s Farmer Rebellion
Pranav Jeevan P Anarchism, Mutual Aid, And Self-Organization: From The George Floyd Uprising To India’s Farmer Rebellion Anarchism, Mutual Aid, And...
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June 11, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Montgomery County has just secured a groundbreaking $12 million grant to expand school-based behavioral health services, aiming to support over 18,000 students with enhanced resources and care.

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#MontgomeryCounty #MD #CitizenPortal #MentalHealthAccess #CommunitySupports
County named Community Supports Partnership hub; $12 million award to expand school behavioral‑health services
HHS said the county was approved as a CSP hub for FY27 and awarded $12 million to expand provider capacity from 7 to 17 vendors, aiming to serve over 18,000 students and match each MCPS school with at least two providers for prevention and clinical services.
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October 7, 2026 at 11:36 PM
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Barnstable County is taking bold steps to combat youth isolation by creating safe gathering spaces where young people can connect and thrive.

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#BarnstableCounty #MA #BehavioralHealth #CitizenPortal #CommunitySupports #YouthIsolation #BarnstableCountyYouth
Barnstable County launches roadshow to develop "safe gathering spaces" for youth
Barnstable County Department of Human Services presented follow-up work to a regionwide youth behavioral‑health needs assessment and described a task group and roadshow aiming to reduce youth isolation by creating accessible, community-based "safe gathering spaces"; a brief youth survey returned 757 responses.
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May 14, 2026 at 10:15 PM
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Come see us until 4:00! Sean and Alyx, two of @nanaimoacl’s #IntegratedServicesManagers, are at School District 68’s #CommunitySupportsFair at Dufferin Elementary, showcasing a lot of community resources and supports. All are welcome to come check it out! 🤩👍 #Information #InfoFair #CommunitySupports
November 26, 2024 at 9:33 PM
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Big news: a local housing authority just secured a groundbreaking $2 million award from the Department of Labor to boost employment and housing stability!

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#UrbanaChampaignCounty #IL #UrbanaHousing #CitizenPortal #CommunitySupports #WorkforceDevelopment
Housing authority cites $2M Department of Labor award, $371k YouthBuild grant and local workforce supports
Officials said the authority received a $2 million Department of Labor award and a $371,000 grant from the Illinois YouthBuild Coalition; staff also highlighted small-business grants, tuition assistance and landlord incentives used to support workforce and housing stability.
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September 5, 2026 at 1:13 AM
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Burke County's foster-care system faces challenges with rising caseloads and potential SNAP cuts, raising urgent concerns for the community.

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#BurkeCounty #NC #BurkeCountyFosterCare #CitizenPortal #FoodSecurity #CommunitySupports #ChildWelfare
DSS reports rising foster-care caseloads and SNAP uncertainty as federal funding shifts loom
DSS reported a point-in-time foster-care population of 194 children, recent increases in out-of-county placements for therapeutic or adoption reasons, and flagged possible SNAP reductions if federal contingency funding is used; commissioners discussed travel costs and recruitment incentives for foster parents.
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November 12, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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Local nonprofits are stepping up to empower Erie students with vital resources, from books to environmental education and arts programs, showcasing the power of community collaboration.

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#PA #EnvironmentalEducation #CitizenPortal #CommunitySupports #LiteracyDevelopment
Local nonprofits and volunteers present programs that feed, teach and mentor Erie students
At the Feb. 11 board meeting, community partners — Hooked on Books for Kids, the Jefferson Educational Society, LEAF, Anansi Collaborations and the Bluecoats — described literacy, civic, environmental and mentoring programs that partner with Erie Public Schools and offered free or low‑cost student services and classroom supports.
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February 20, 2026 at 12:07 AM
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Did you know? More than 63 million Americans provide unpaid care to a family member or loved one. That's almost 20% of the U.S. population!

Learn more: nacdd.org/home-sweet-h...

#HCBS #MedicaidWaiver #HomeHealthCare #CommunitySupports #MedicaidCuts
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September 21, 2026 at 2:29 PM
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Depression is on the rise, fueled by social isolation and financial stress, as experts call for more community support and tailored care plans.

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#OldBridgeMiddlesexCounty #NJ #CitizenPortal #CommunitySupports #SocialIsolation #MentalHealthAwareness #OldBridgeMentalHealth
Clinicians: Depression rises from a mix of biology, social stress and isolation
On Think Old Bridge, clinicians from Old Bridge Medical Center and Raritan Bay Medical Center said depression reflects biological, psychological and social factors and pointed to loneliness, financial and work stress as drivers while noting increased awareness has raised case identification.
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September 11, 2026 at 10:49 PM
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Parents demand better controls for school-issued laptops while advocates push for safety and support systems in a heated public forum.

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#MD #MarylandSchools #DeviceManagement #CitizenPortal #CommunitySupports #SchoolSafety
Public forum highlights: parents press for better laptop controls, teachers describe MTSS benefits and community groups promote safe firearm storage
Speakers at public forum raised technology and safety concerns: a parent urged improved filtering and teacher training for middle‑school 1:1 laptops, a teacher and MTSS advocate described benefits of a data‑driven support framework, and Be SMART volunteers urged annual reminders about secure firearm storage.
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August 22, 2026 at 5:13 AM
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Cumberland County leaders gathered to empower women’s health with actionable changes and community support at the Women's Health Summit.

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#CumberlandCounty #NC #CitizenPortal #MaternalHealth #MentalHealthScreening #CommunitySupports #CumberlandCountyWomenHealth
Cumberland County convenes Women's Health Summit to link clinical care, community supports
County leaders, health officials, clinicians and community doulas convened in Fayetteville for a Women's Health Summit to discuss mental-health screening, maternal care, breastfeeding supports and ways agencies can simplify access to services for new and expecting mothers.
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August 19, 2026 at 5:44 PM
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A groundbreaking hospital-based violence intervention program is seeking $250,000 in funding to connect violently injured patients with life-saving community support.

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#TravisCounty #TX #CitizenPortal #TravisCountyHealth #ViolenceIntervention #CommunitySupports #TraumaInformedCare
HHS and Ascension ask Travis County for $250,000 to sustain hospital-based violence intervention
County Health and Human Services and Ascension presented a hospital-based violence intervention program (HVIP) operating at two trauma centers and requested $250,000 in ongoing county funding for FY27 to maintain peer responder services and referrals for violently injured patients.
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August 13, 2026 at 3:47 AM
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AdventHealth's groundbreaking partnership with Volusia County Schools has led to innovative programs that are transforming student health, reducing absenteeism, and paving the way for future careers.

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#FL #ChronicAbsenteeism #CitizenPortal #CommunitySupports #StudentHealth
AdventHealth outlines multi‑year partnership with Volusia County Schools
AdventHealth presented its annual partnership update to the Volusia County School Board, highlighting work on chronic absenteeism, student health services, career pathways, and community supports including meal programs and book vending incentives.
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July 29, 2026 at 1:57 PM
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St. Lucie Public Schools celebrates a remarkable 94.5% graduation rate for 2025, ranking 12th among Florida's districts, with several high schools nearing a perfect score!

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#FL #CitizenPortal #CommunitySupports #GraduationRates #EducationAchievement
St. Lucie district posts 94.5% graduation rate; several high schools report near-100% results
St. Lucie Public Schools reported a district unrounded graduation rate of 94.5% for 2025, ranking 12th of Florida's 67 districts; multiple traditional high schools recorded rates at or near 100%, and subgroup graduation rates increased versus 2024.
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February 14, 2026 at 6:11 PM
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Summit County's Developmental Disabilities Board is facing a staggering $12 million deficit, prompting layoffs and budget cuts, all while striving to serve over 5,200 individuals.

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#SummitCounty #OH #CitizenPortal #CommunitySupports #HealthcareCosts #DisabilityServices
Summit County DD warns of $12 million first-year levy deficit, announces 29 layoffs to curb Medicaid cost spike
Summit County Developmental Disabilities Board presented a $93 million 2026 operating budget and warned that Medicaid service-cost increases and permanent COVID-era enhancements have driven a funding gap; the board has issued layoff notices for 29 positions and plans program reductions to generate roughly $3 million in annual savings.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:03 AM
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Maine's Child Safety and Family Well-Being Plan is making strides in prevention and support, but lawmakers are demanding answers on how families will cope with changing SNAP rules this summer.

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#ME #CitizenPortal #ChildSafety #FoodSecurity #CommunitySupports
State health officials outline first-year progress on Maine's Child Safety and Family Well-Being Plan
State officials and partner advocates told the Health and Human Services Committee that year-one implementation of Maine's Child Safety and Family Well-Being Plan shows durable progress on prevention, services access and family partnerships, but lawmakers pressed department leaders on SNAP eligibility losses and how the state is reaching struggling families this summer.
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June 27, 2026 at 2:03 AM
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Families and community members are demanding justice and transparency as they seek answers about the tragic shooting of Linton Blackwell by police.

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#AtlantaFultonCounty #GA #AtlantaCommunity #CitizenPortal #JusticeReform #CommunitySupports #PoliceAccountability
Families and residents urge action on police accountability and community supports during public comment
Family members of Linton Blackwell asked the committee for help obtaining body-worn camera footage and justice after an officer-involved shooting; other public commenters raised prayerful remarks, allegations about systemic misconduct, and called for recognition of school bus drivers.
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February 11, 2026 at 3:34 AM
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Nebraska is on the brink of a transformative constitutional amendment that could secure crucial rights for individuals with disabilities—will it pave the way for essential community support or spark legal chaos?

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#NE #CitizenPortal #PolicyStability #CommunitySupports
Proposal to enshrine disability‑rights to community supports in Nebraska constitution prompts mixed legal questions
LR316CA would place a proposed constitutional amendment before voters affirming the right of Nebraskans with disabilities to community‑based supports. Advocates called it a civil‑rights safeguard for waivers and long‑term services; DHHS counsel cautioned that the resolution’s wording could spawn litigation and leave standards undefined.
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February 27, 2026 at 5:47 AM
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The Webster School Committee's recent approval of a new district strategic plan sparked a heated debate over safety and resource adequacy, raising questions about its effective implementation.

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Webster School Committee approves district strategic plan after heated debate over implementation detail
The Webster School Committee voted June 9 to adopt a new district strategic plan after Member Millet argued the document lacks concrete steps and sufficient resources for safety and multi-tiered student supports; staff said school-level improvement plans and state partnerships will provide implementation detail.
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June 11, 2026 at 11:22 AM
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Marblehead's School Committee is taking bold steps to enhance substance-use education for students, ensuring a collaborative approach with community leaders and parents.

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#MA #CitizenPortal #CommunitySupports #SubstanceUseEducation
School committee, health board and community coordinate on substance‑use education and supports
Committee members reported cross‑board conversations following a recent student death and outlined steps to expand substance‑use education, leverage town resources and convene parent/guardian education; the superintendent said programming will emphasize trauma‑informed, grade‑appropriate small‑group learning.
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November 27, 2025 at 2:32 AM