A couple smiling and embracing their small child. Overlaid messaging alongside logo for the Department of Community Services and Development: "You have better things to worry about. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program may be able to help you pay your energy bills. Visit csd.ca.gov/energybills to apply."

You have better things to worry about. The State of California may be able to help you pay your energy bills so you can stress less.

Visit csd.ca.gov/energybills to see if you qualify & to apply. #CALIHEAP

Two volunteers working together to pack a box with supplies. Overlaid messaging alongside logo for the Department of Community Services and Development: "Your Community is here for you. The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) agencies offer services that may help you during tough times. Visit csd.ca.gov/find-assistance to find your local CSBG agency today."

CSBG agencies are hard at work helping their local communities.

To learn more about services in your county & to connect with your local agency, visit csd.ca.gov/find-assistance. #CSBG

Overhead view of a person reviewing bills with a phone and credit card. Overlaid messaging alongside logo for the Department of Community Services and Development: "Behind on your energy bills? The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program may be able to help you pay your energy bills. Visit csd.ca.gov/EnergyBills to apply."

Behind on your energy bills? The State of California may be able to help. Visit csd.ca.gov/EnergyBills to see if you qualify & to apply. #CALIHEAP

A group of people in formal attire are standing on a stage behind a podium. An individual is speaking at the podium. Behind them is an American flag and dark blue curtains. To the right, a poster displays information about a "Major Hospice Fraud Scheme" involving "$267 million" and mentions "21 suspects" and "14 fraudulent hospice companies.

A presentation board with text detailing a major hospice fraud scheme. It states $267 million was fraudulently billed to California using stolen identities. There are 21 suspects and 14 fraudulent hospice companies involved. The board displays the logo of the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS). A California state flag is partially visible beside the board.

California dismantled a major identity theft and hospice fraud scheme targeting Medi-Cal. DHCS, DOJ, and CDPH halted payments, suspended fraudulent providers, removed stolen identities, and strengthened safeguards to protect patients and taxpayer dollars. https://bit.ly/4vq9tDO

Continuing the state's crackdown on hospice fraud, California is taking decisive action to dismantle a large-scale identity theft and hospice fraud scheme targeting the Medi-Cal program in Los Angeles.

California continues its multi-agency actions to protect Californians & taxpayer dollars from fraudulent or unsafe hospice activity.

Yesterday, investigators from @capublichealth.bsky.social, @dhcs.bsky.social + @cdtfa.bsky.social conducted compliance reviews in LA: www.dhcs.ca.gov/formsandpubs...

Volunteers smile, looking over boxes of supplies. Overlaid messaging alongside logo for the Department of Community Services and Development: "Your community is here for you. The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) agencies offer services that may help you during tough times. Visit csd.ca.gov/find-assistance to find your local CSBG agency today."

CSBG agencies are hard at work helping their local communities.

To learn more about services in your county & to connect with your local agency, visit csd.ca.gov/find-assistance. #CSBG

New mom and mental health advocate, Mariah, uses FREE digital tools like BrightLife Kids + Soluna to support both her and her daughter’s mental health.

Learn more about these resources & discover other helpful tools today: cybhi.chhs.ca.gov/resource-external #CYBHI

Mother and two small children embracing outside in cold weather. Overlaid messaging alongside logo for the Department of Community Services and Development: "You have better things to worry about. The low Income Home Energy Assistance Program may be able to help you pay your energy bills. Visit csd.ca.gov/energybills to apply."

You have better things to worry about. The State of California may be able to help you pay your energy bills so you can stress less. Visit csd.ca.gov/EnergyBills to see if you qualify & to apply. #CALIHEAP

Person with bill in hand, looking into the distance. Overlaid messaging alongside logo for the Department of Community Services and Development: "Behind on your energy bills? The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program may be able to help you pay your energy bills. Visit csd.ca.gov/EnergyBills to apply."

Behind on your energy bills? The State of California may be able to help. Visit csd.ca.gov/EnergyBills to see if you qualify & to apply. #CALIHEAP

Three volunteers in green shirts smiling and preparing food donation boxes. Overlaid messaging alongside logo for the Department of Community Services and Development: "Real help where you need it. The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) agencies offer services that may help you during tough times. Visit csd.ca.gov/find-assistance to find your local CSBG agency today."

CSBG agencies are hard at work helping their local communities.

To learn more about services in your county & to connect with your local agency, visit csd.ca.gov/find-assistance. #CSBG

CSD has posted the 2026 Draft Request for a Weatherization Waiver for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Written comments will be accepted until 5:00 p.m., April 15, 2026. More info at: https://ow.ly/H9pu50YBSxh

Today, we celebrate Farmworkers Day and honor those who power our state’s agricultural economy and help feed the nation. Thank you to our farmworkers! You are the heart of California. CSD’s office is closed in observance today, March 31st, and will reopen on Wednesday, April 1st.

A young child with curly hair holds an apple, set against a bright yellow background. Text reads "Better food for better living." and "#NationalNutritionMonth." The CalHHS logo appears in the corner.

CalFresh helps millions individuals & families in California put food on the table. 😋

Learn more about the food benefits program and how to apply today at CalFreshFood.org. #NationalNutritionMonth

A person walking in an airport pulling a yellow suitcase, with text beneath saying, "Traveling? STAY WELL ON YOUR WAY!'

Traveling this spring? Reduce your risk of catching COVID-19, flu and RSV.

- Get your vaccines

- Wear a mask in indoor spaces

- Wash your hands

- Don’t travel if you’re sick

📲 Learn more: go.cdph.ca.gov/respiratory-viruses

#SlowTheSpread

Five volunteers in blue shirts smiling and laughing as a group. Overlaid messaging alongside logo for the Department of Community Services and Development: "Real help where you need it. The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) agencies offer services that may help you during tough times. Visit csd.ca.gov/find-assistance to find your local CSBG agency today."

CSBG agencies are hard at work helping their local communities.

To learn more about services in your county & to connect with your local agency, visit csd.ca.gov/find-assistance. #CSBG

Person at their laptop, writing into a notebook. Overlaid messaging alongside logo for the Department of Community Services and Development: "Behind on your energy bills? The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program may be able to help you pay your energy bills. Visit csd.ca.gov/EnergyBills to apply."

Behind on your energy bills? The State of California may be able to help. Visit csd.ca.gov/EnergyBills to see if you qualify & to apply. #CALIHEAP

Two individuals are sitting at a table, having a conversation. An elderly person smiles while the other person is in a thoughtful pose, with their hand on their forehead. Text states, "Heat-related deaths are preventable."

Check on your people during heatwaves, especially those at higher risk for heat-related illnesses, like adults 65+, children under 2, those without access to air conditioning, & outdoor workers. Remember, ANYONE can get a heat-related illness

www.cdc.gov/extreme-heat/risk-factor...

A woman smiles, holding a box of supplies. Overlaid messaging alongside logo for the Department of Community Services and Development: "Your community is here for you. The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) agencies offer services that may help you during tough times. Visit csd.ca.gov/find-assistance to find your local CSBG agency today."

CSBG agencies are hard at work helping their local communities.
To learn more about services in your county & to connect with your local agency, visit csd.ca.gov/find-assistance. #CSBG

People sitting at the computer, reviewing bills. Overlaid messaging alongside logo for the Department of Community Services and Development: "Behind on your energy bills? The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program may be able to help you pay your energy bills. Visit csd.ca.gov/EnergyBills to apply."

Behind on your energy bills? The State of California may be able to help. Visit csd.ca.gov/EnergyBills to see if you qualify & to apply. #CALIHEAP

If you are worried that someone has become sick after touching, breathing, or swallowing something that could be harmful, call 1-800-222-1222 (Poison Hotline) for fast, free, confidential help from experts in over 200 languages.

📲 Learn more: https://calpoison.org/you

#NationalPoisonPreventionWeek

Promotional image by CDPH featuring a modern shower with water running and the text 'Stay Cool' on a decorative background.

When it’s hot outside, stay in an air-conditioned area as much as possible or cool down with a cool shower. You can also stay cool by going to a/an:

- Cooling center
- Air-conditioned library or mall
- Pool, splash pad or the beach​

📲 www.cpuc.ca.gov/consumer-support/cooling...

A mother holding a child seated on a rock with another adult sitting in the background. "Get live-saving protection against RSV!"

RSV is still going around in CA, and babies are most at risk. Protect your little one with RSV immunization, recommended now through April 30 for infants under 8 months (if mom wasn’t vaccinated) and high risk infants and toddlers 8–19 months old.

📲 Learn more:
www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID...

Volunteers working together to pack a box with supplies. Overlaid messaging alongside logo for the Department of Community Services and Development: "Real help where you need it. The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) agencies offer services that may help you during tough times. Visit csd.ca.gov/find-assistance to find your local CSBG agency today."

CSBG agencies are hard at work helping their local communities.

To learn more about services in your county & to connect with your local agency, visit csd.ca.gov/find-assistance. #CSBG

Person sitting at the computer, reviewing bills. Overlaid messaging alongside logo for the Department of Community Services and Development: "Behind on your energy bills? The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program may be able to help you pay your energy bills. Visit csd.ca.gov/EnergyBills to apply."

Behind on your energy bills? The State of California may be able to help. Visit csd.ca.gov/EnergyBills to see if you qualify & to apply. #CALIHEAP

Don’t forget that daylight saving time begins tomorrow, Sunday, March 8! Remember to set your clocks forward one hour.

Here are tips to adjust:

- Go to bed earlier

- Spend time outside tomorrow

- Take a short nap in the afternoon

📲 Learn more cdph.ca.gov

#TimeChange #SpringForward

Two volunteers working together to pack a box with supplies. Overlaid messaging alongside logo for the Department of Community Services and Development: "Your Community is here for you. The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) agencies offer services that may help you during tough times. Visit csd.ca.gov/find-assistance to find your local CSBG agency today."

CSBG agencies are hard at work helping their local communities.

To learn more about services in your county & to connect with your local agency, visit csd.ca.gov/find-assistance. #CSBG

Couple sitting at a desk, reviewing bills with a credit card. Overlaid messaging alongside logo for the Department of Community Services and Development: "Behind on your energy bills? The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program may be able to help you pay your energy bills. Visit csd.ca.gov/EnergyBills to apply."

Behind on your energy bills? The State of California may be able to help. Visit csd.ca.gov/EnergyBills to see if you qualify & to apply. #CALIHEAP

Today, on the start of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, we celebrate inclusion, access & community and honor the experiences, contributions & rights of people with developmental disabilities—this month & every month. #EveryoneBelongs #DDAM2026

Volunteers smile, looking over boxes of supplies. Overlaid messaging alongside logo for the Department of Community Services and Development: "Your community is here for you. The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) agencies offer services that may help you during tough times. Visit csd.ca.gov/find-assistance to find your local CSBG agency today."

CSBG agencies are hard at work helping their local communities.

To learn more about services in your county & to connect with your local agency, visit csd.ca.gov/find-assistance. #CSBG