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Family Story: Gloria Riley’s Story  Gloria Riley was one of the parents that attended UACF’s Educate, Equip and Support: Building Hope – Juvenile Justice training in Oakland February of this year.

CEO Corner: Stop! Mental Illness Is Not A Joke  When United Advocates for Children and Families (UACF) decided last year to embark on a statewide campaign for early detection and intervention, we could not have foreseen the spontaneous emergence of controversy that has engulfed a local community, and is now ricocheting throughout the media and across the country.

Legislative Update: State Budget Dilemma  The past year we have seen unprecedented fiscal hardships for individuals, organizations and the State of California.

Youth In Mind Celebrates 5 Years at CMHACY!  - More than 50 young people attended Youth In Mind’s Fifth Annual Leadership Academy at the beautiful grounds of Asilomar in Pacific Grove this May.

Placer County Youth Coordinator Youth Teaching Youth Their Rights Two women helping foster teens navigate ‘confusing’ system.

UACF Institute For Family And Youth Leadership  United Advocates for Children and Families has secured a grant from The California Endowment to establish The Institute for Family and Youth Leadership.

Brain In The News  Omega-3 Supplements Shown to Alleviate ADD Symptoms in Children.

Spirit Of ExCel Award Winner Deborah Van Dunk  selected to receive the UACF Spirit of ExCEL award.

UACF Launches A Parent Partner Coalition  The objective of the Parent Partner Coalition is to promote, support, and recognize the efforts of California’s Parent Partners who enhance the services provided to parents and caregivers of children and youth.

Alameda County Update  Alameda County has seen a lot of transition in the past year. Tanya McCullom has transitioned into her rightful place as the new Alameda County Family Partnership Program Director!