FILE: Belongings sit outside a row of tents during a sweep of a homeless encampment around the intersection in downtown Denver, Col. on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

This was written by staff at the nonprofit newsroom CalMatters. It was republished by The Mendocino Voice in partnership with CalMatters to bring relevant nonpartisan news to Mendocino County readers. Learn more about CalMatters here.

MENDOCINO CO., 5/5/25 – If you’ve lost touch with a loved one and suspect they are living on the street, in their car or in shelters, it can be difficult to find them again. Once you’ve found them (or if you never lost touch) it can be just as hard to figure out how to help. CalMatters has compiled some tips from people who have been through that process, or have helped others through it.

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