2016 NASW-CA Legislative Lobby Days

1. 2016 NASW-CA Legislative Lobby Days Please Take Your Seat So We Can Start The Program Open Seating

2. Director of Government Relations and Political Affairs for NASW-CA Former Outreach Coordinator for the California Budget Project Chief-of-Staff to former Assemblymember Antonio Villaraigosa Senior Legislative Assistant to former Majority Floor Leader Tom Hannigan Former Consultant with the Speaker’s Office of Majority Services under then Speaker Willie Brown Former Organizer at UCB for the California Public Interest Research Group (CalPIRG) Rebecca Gonzales 2016 Lobby Days Speaker

3. Lobby Days Objectives • Learn about priority legislation and budget issues that affect social workers and their clients • Meet Legislators and other important political contacts • Network with social workers and “stand up for others” on important social policy issues

4. Lobby Days Issues AB 2590 (Weber) Sentencing: Restorative Justice SB 23 (Mitchell) Eliminate the Maximum Family Grant SSI/SSP Increase the grant and restore the Cost-of-Living-Adjustment (COLA)

5. How Are Topics Determined? • Current or Emerging Issues • Member Submissions • Positions Based On Social Work Speaks • NASW-CA Legislative Committee • NASW-CA Board Approval

6. Attendee Objective Learn as much about the policy issues presented and how they apply to you and your clients

7. 2016 Lobby Days Speaker • Student Director North • MSW, Class of 2016, San Jose State University • Co-President, Social Work Graduate Student Association (SWGSA)-SJSU • Social Work Intern with Santa Cruz County Department of Family and Children's Services • Focus on social justice, community outreach, and policy advocacy Marco Estrada

8. 2016 Lobby Days Speaker Courtney Frybarger • Student Director South • BSW, Class of 2017, Azusa Pacific University  • Council Member of NASW-CA Disabilities Council • Social Work Intern for 2016-2017 at Whittier Hills Health Care Center  • Focus on social justice, political advocacy and medical geriatric social work. 

9. University Role CallCourtney Frybarger, Student Director SouthMarco Estrada, Student Director North CSU, Chico CSU, East Bay CSU, Monterey Bay CSU, Northridge CSU, Stanislaus CSU. Humboldt CSU, Sacramento CSU, San Francisco CSU, San Jose Pacific Union College UC Berkeley ……. and Professional Social Workers! Azusa Pacific University CSU Bakersfield CSU, Dominguez Hills CSU, Fullerton CSU, Long Beach CSU, Los Angeles CSU, San Bernardino CSU, San Diego La Sierra University Loma Linda University UCLA USC Whittier College

10. Catharine Ralph Board President, NASW-CA Field Consultant and Lecturer at the School of Social Welfare. Title IV-E project coordinator since 2007. UCB facility member for over 20 years. Worked for the Alameda County Social Services Agency in various child welfare programs for sixteen years. Commissioner for the Alameda County Commission on the Status of Women (1997-2010) Cathy received her BSW from SFSU and her MSW from UCB 2016 Lobby Days Speaker

11. Scott Graves, Ph.D 2016 Lobby Days Speaker • Director of Research, California Budget & Policy Center • Former researcher, Tomas Rivera Policy Institute, Consumers Union, and the Public Policy Clinic at the University of Texas at Austin • California Executive Fellow • Former newspaper reporter • Ph.D. in political science, University of Texas at Austin • Bachelor's degree in government and journalism from CSU Sacramento

12. Jessica Bartholow 2016 Lobby Days Speaker • Legislative Advocate at the Western Center on Law and Poverty • Previously worked for the California Association of Food Banks • Alameda County Community Food Bank • Progressive Alliance for Community Empowerment (PACE) • Education: The University of New Mexico

13. Repeal MFG & SSI Payments April 17, 2016 A presentation by: Jessica Bartholow The Western Center on Law & Poverty #CALeg #CABudget #RepealMFG #CA4SSI #TalkPoverty @HollyJMitchell @Jess_Bartholow @Western_Center @NASWCA @JerryBrownGov

14. Denies $130/Mo to Child Based on How & When Conceived Increases Deep Poverty Among Children by Over 13% The Maximum Family Grant RuleWhy it must be Removed Interferes in Reproductive Decisions & Privacy of Families Undermines Poverty-Fighting Goals of CalWORKs Program California has more children in deep poverty than any other state!

15. TEam #Repeal MFG Over 100 Organizations Sponsors----- ---------------------------- Western Center on Law and Poverty (co-sponsor) American Civil Liberties Union of California (ACLU) (co-sponsor) CA Welfare Directors Association (co-sponsor) ACCESS Women’s Health Justice (co-sponsor) East Bay Community Law Center (co-sponsor) CA Latinas for Reproductive Justice (co-sponsor) Other Support --------------------------- ACT for Women and Girls Alameda County Community Food Bank Alliance for Community Transformations American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME)- California Asian Law Alliance Asian Pacific Policy & Planning Council Association of California Commissions for Women Black Women for Wellness California Black Health Network, California Association of Food Banks California Alternative Payment Program Association California Catholic Conference California Community College CalWORKs Association California Food Policy Advocates California Hunger Action Coalition California Immigrant Policy Center California Labor Federation California NOW California Pan-Ethnic Health Network California Partnership California Partnership to End Domestic Violence California Reinvestment Coalition Californians United for a Responsible Budget California Women's Law Center California WIC Association Center for Law and Social Policy Center on Reproductive Rights & Justice -UCBerkeley University of California Children Now Child Care Law Center Children’s Defense Fund of CA Citizens for Choice Courage Campaign Coalition of CA Welfare Organizations Raising California Together Rights Organizations, Inc County of Los Angeles Having Our Say Coalition Health Access Health & Human Services Network Help A Mother Out Housing California Hunger Advocacy Network of San Diego County Interface Children & Family Svcs Guam Communications Network Feminist Democrats of Sac County Friends Cmte on Legislation of CA Jewish Family Service of SD John Burton Foundation Legal Aid Society-Employment Law Center Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Laborers' Intl Union of North America Local 777 Laborers' Intl Union of North America Local 792 Law Students for Reproductive Justice Lutheran Office Public Policy CA NARAL Pro-Choice California National Council of Jewish Women California National Association of Social Workers – CA Chapter National Women’s Political Caucus of California Nevada County Business and Professional Women Monterey County Board of Supervisors Rainbow Services, Ltd. Parent Voices California Peace Over Violence Physicians for Reproductive Health Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California Public Interest Law Project Public Counsel San Diego Hunger Coalition San Francisco Living Wage Coalition Safe Alternatives to Violent Environments (SAVE) Service Employees International Union (SEIU) SEIU Local 721 Strong Hearted Native Women's Coalition, Inc. St. Anthony’s San Francisco Special Needs Network, Inc The Women’s Foundation of CA United Ways of California Western Regional Advocacy Project (WRAP) Women’s Health Specialists of CA YWCA of Glendale & YOU! SAMPLE TWEET: I support #CALeg #CABudget Action to #RepealMFG @KDeLeon @Rendon63rd @JerryBrownGov

16. SB 23 (Mitchell) is on the Floor of Assembly Budget Action to #RepealMFG taken in ASM Budget Sub Repeal MFG – On its WayNext Steps Senate has heard #RepealMFG – Has yet to take action Full Budget Committees & Budget Conference Must Pass it If passed in #CABudget, goes to Governor. If not, SB 23 will. Signature!

17. Will Governor Brown Support Repeal MFG? - - Only if we Ask! SB 23: This is the Fourth year this bill has been run by Senator Holly Mitchell. Bill Never on Gov’s Desk: This bill has never gotten to the Governor’s desk. There is No Plan to Reduce Childhood Poverty: California is home to the most poor children in America. There is currently no plan to address this Governor Brown is Reproductive Rights Champion: This is the only bill supported by reproductive justice advocates & Catholics. SAMPLE TWEET: What will we do to reduce childhood deep poverty, @JerryBrownGov? #RepealMFG #CALeg @NASWCA

18. CALIFORNIA SENIOR POVERTY RATE Second Highest in the U.S. Supplemental Poverty Measure 20% of Seniors are Poor

20. Governor’s Budget includes $17 Increase AB 1584 (Brown & Thurmond) Unanimous Support 1stCmte Increase SSI To Above Poverty LineOn its Way -Next Steps Assembly & Senate Budget Subcommittee’s Have Agendized Full Budget Committees & Budget Conference Must Pass it If passed in #CABudget, goes to Governor. If not, AB 1584 will. Signature!

21. SSI PAYMENTS Repeal MFG & For More Information, Contact: Jessica Bartholow The Western Center on Law & Poverty www.wclp.org jbartholow@wclp.org #CALeg #CABudget #RepealMFG #CA4SSI #TalkPoverty @HollyJMitchell @Jess_Bartholow @Western_Center @NASWCA @JerryBrownGov

22. National Association of Social Workers Building Strength Through Association Lobby Days 2016

23. Joni Diamond, LCSW, BCD, ACSW, QCSW, DCSW VP of Membership & Organizational Services-NASW-CA Co-founder and Chair of the NASWCA/American Red Cross Statewide Council Mentor/Liaison to NASWCA Disabilities and Tech Councils; Member of Ethics and Program Committees Chair of the CA Disaster Mental Health Coalition CA Department of Health Appointee to CA Disaster Mental Health Statewide Planning Committee CSUN MSW Advisory Board LAPD Devonshire Division Community Police Advisory Board; Basic Car Chair for 17A49 Private Practitioner: Psychotherapist; Expert Testimony on Standard of Care; LA Co. Superior Court Expert Panel Mitigation Specialist; International Consultant/Trainer. .

24. Why Join NASW? Add your voice to the over 145,000 national members and over 10,000 members statewide advocating for the profession and advocating for change! We can accomplish more for the profession and for the communities we serve! Join the LARGEST professional social work organization in the world!

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27. Leadership Opportunities Networking Activities & Events Ethical Consultation Insurance Licensing Jobs and Careers And MORE! Membership Benefits How will NASW support you as a member?

28. Workshops Conferences Seminars CEUs Online CE State, Regional and Local Events Professional Development How will NASW support your social work career?

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30. Advocacy Social Justice and Action Title Protection Federal, State and Local Legislation and Policy Fighting Deprofessionalization The Largest Lobby Days in the Country!

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32. Unity Cheer! On the count of 3, let’s all join in a cheer to bring each social worker together in unity and strength!

33. Stop by the membership table for more information on how to join NASW, meet your VP of membership, Student Directors, and Regional Directors!

34. 2016 NASW-CA Legislative Lobby Days What you can do during the break • Join NASW if you are not a member • Bid at the CalPACE Silent Auction table • Visit the Exhibitor Area • If you are unable to be keep your Monday appointment, please go to the registration area and turn in your appointment information. • If you are on the waitlist for an appointment, return to the registration area at 12:45 pm.

35. Interrupting the Cycle of Poverty Presenters: Caroline Larrieu Casias, BrittanyWoods, Jayanthi Daniel &LaurenDy Contributors: Yadira de Anda &HasmikAghazaryan

36. NASW CoreValues The mission of the social work profession is rooted in a set of core values. These core values, embraced by social workers throughout the profession’s history, are the foundation of social work’s unique purpose andperspective: Service - Social Justice - Dignity and Worth of the Person Importance of Human Relationships - Integrity -Competence

37. Cycle ofPoverty The Cycle of Poverty can be described as a recurrent poverty amongst families who face barriers to receiving critical resources such as educational and financialservices.

39. Julia’s story: living onCalWorks • How many of you work withkids? • How many of you havekids? • Think about the face of a child you knowpersonally • and hold on to that face...

41. CalWorks-WhatistheMaximumFamilyGrant? • MFG prevents some infants from getting medical care underCalWORKS. • MFG reduces family income to less than 30% of the Federal Poverty Line. • MFG pushes poor children and families deeper intopoverty. • This lack of coverage puts our children atrisk!

42. Reproductive Rights andMFG Women on CalWorks must prove through police records that her child was conceived out of rape orincest in order toreceiveadditional CalWORKSaid once the child isborn. The Maximum Family Grant punishes women for choosing to have children when experiencing economichardship.

43. SB23-RepealtheMaximumFamilyGrant • California is one of only 15 states to maintain thispolicy! • SB 23 will provide financial support and medical access to all newbornswhose parents are onCalWORKS. • This will reduce state costs spent addressing serious issues in overall health, development, educational readiness, and long term social outcomes for young children and adolescents.

45. Jeanette’s story: living onSSI • She receives SSI payments and is living in hervan. • Forced to decide whether to get a job in the face of losing herbenefits, • SHE FELT SHE COULD NOT KEEP A JOB AND RECEIVEBENEFITS. • What would her immediate survival looklike? • She ultimately decides to opt out of SSI benefits to get ajob. • She faced a gap period of three months before she found permanenthousing.

47. SSI/SSPandCostofLivingAdjustment • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)and • State Supplementary Payments (SSP) are both provided by SocialSecurity. • SSI/SSP is primarily made available to people who are aging, blind, ordisabled. • Federal and Californiagovernment • used to provide a COLA forSSI. • Federal COLA for SSI repealed in 2009, California followed suit. • WHY?

48. COLA: HowIs It Calculated? • Cost of living adjustments (COLA) are calculated by inflationrates. • Government inflation rates are affected by factors such as gasprices. • In 2009, inflation rates werenegative, • Congress therefore decided to not adjust SSIbenefits. • In the past 40 years, the Federal government has declined to increase COLA only threetimes! • SAYWHAT?

49. COLAfor Californians: The Download • When prices drop for necessities such as gas, Congress declines to adjust public benefits for yearly inflation increases throughCOLA. • AND! California has ALSO CUT SSP benefits, from $233/month to $156/month for individuals. • SSI/SSP benefits provide only 90.7% of funds necessary to live abovethe • FEDERAL POVERTYLINE!