CARE Court was supposed to be a new way to help homeless Californians in the grip of psychosis. But people are still falling through the cracks.
Author Archives: Marisa Kendall, CalMatters
Posted inPolitics & Government
Newsom vetoes bill for sober homeless housing
The bill by a San Francisco Democrat would have allowed some state-funded homeless housing projects to require sobriety.
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Homelessness is dropping in California counties. But funding cuts could derail that progress
Experts worry liberal California will be blacklisted from federal homelessness dollars, effectively counteracting recent progress.
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Hidden in Trump’s spending package: A surprise boost to California’s affordable housing
Trump’s spending bill includes cuts to Medicaid, food assistance and more. But it also increases a federal tax credit that helps build affordable housing in California.
Posted inCommunity
What to do if your loved one is homeless
Finding a homeless loved one can be difficult. So can helping them once you’ve found them. Here are some tips from people who’ve been there.