Newsom Expands Mental Health Court Program - and Calls Out SF for Falling Behind | KQED
California expands CARE Court mental health program funding while threatening to redirect resources from underperforming counties to accelerate implementation statewide.
Newsom Expands CARE Court Mental Health Law to Reach More Californians | KQED
California expanded CARE Court eligibility into law, enabling broader petitions and criminal-justice referrals to route people with severe psychosis into court-supervised treatment.
Santa Clara County miffed at Newsom's CARE Court criticism - San Jose Spotlight
Governor Newsom criticized Santa Clara County for insufficient CARE Court petitions and placed it on a 'CARE ICU' list, while county leaders and advocates argue their holistic mental health approach extends beyond this single program.
Newsom praises Alameda County for CARE Court, blasts Santa Clara County
Governor Newsom pressures Santa Clara County to expand its CARE Court mental health program, threatening to withdraw state funding from counties failing to meet implementation requirements.
Newsom Expands Mental Health Court Program - and Calls Out SF for Falling Behind | KQED
California expands CARE Court mental health program funding while threatening to redirect resources from underperforming counties to accelerate implementation statewide.
Newsom directs $291M to combat homelessness, touts Alameda Co. as model of success
Governor Newsom announced $291 million in funding for homelessness services and housing while highlighting Alameda County's success in reducing unsheltered homelessness by 3% and sheltering over 6,000 people in permanent supportive housing.
6 Things to Know About How Gov. Newsom's CARE Court Is Working So Far | KQED
CARE Court petitions face filing obstacles, high dismissal rates, limited enforcement, and few court-ordered treatments, leaving counties to rely on voluntary outreach-based services.