Archive for July, 2006

Foster Father Awarded Annual Fatherhood Award

Monday, July 17th, 2006

On June 3, 2006, Paul Hackleman, a San Mateo County foster parent, was presented with the Father of the Year Award by the San Mateo County Fatherhood Collaborative. Paul was presented the award by his foster son at the Collaborative’s annual celebration attended by over 500 participants.
A few years ago, Paul’s children had left for […]

Helping Kids Via Increased Funding

Tuesday, July 4th, 2006

Caseload Reduction and Program Improvement
Increases funding by $98 million ($68 million state General Fund) in ongoing investments to improve outcomes of foster children and youth.
Kinship Care Parity
Increases funding by $8 million (state General Fund) to provide kin care providers additional support in a specialized care increment to meet a child’s special needs and clothing […]