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Budget cut eliminates CalHHS Employment First office funding; agencies say coordination will continue
Summary
The governor's budget permanently removed $1 million to establish an Employment First office, citing prior unfilled positions and statewide operational reductions. CalHHS officials said related coordination will continue through existing departments despite the permanent funding cut.
At a California State Assembly Budget Subcommittee 2 on Human Services hearing, the California Health and Human Services Agency said the 2024‑25 budget permanently removed $1,000,000 that would have funded a new Employment First office focused on competitive, integrated employment for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Deborah Cooper, assistant secretary with CalHHS, told the committee that the…
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