Homeless Action Center

Congratulations to our two newest staff attorneys, Rithu Gurazada and Jackie Rourke, who were sworn into the state bar today by Managing Attorney, Kyle Kitson. We are so glad to have you both at HAC!

https://www.dailycal.org/news/city/housing/newsom-s-proposed-cuts-to-homelessness-disability-services-face-opposition/article_a31ded10-24b8-11ef-a7f0-279b0651d084.html

Newsom’s proposed cuts to homelessness, disability services face opposition Gov. Gavin Newson’s recent revision to the proposed 2024-25 state budget threatens to cut housing services for homeless and disabled community members.

"The CARE Act creates a brand-new court process by which people with schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders can be mandated to participate in a court-ordered plan of treatment. It is advertised as providing the most vulnerable Californians with access to critical behavioral health services, housing, and support. However, this Act does not create any new resources or housing opportunities. This is a huge flaw, as what the majority of these “most vulnerable” people need is housing. We have seen time and again that HAC clients who have access to stable, affordable housing are less likely to face ongoing crises and are proven to stabilize across the board. They are more likely to access regular medical care voluntarily and reduce any substance use."

Read the full blog post:

Taking Action Against CARE Courts in California – Homeless Action Center August 21, 2023 By Meghan Pluimer, Managing Attorney at HAC On October 1, 2023, seven California counties (San Diego, Orange, Riverside, San Francisco, Stanislaus, Tuolumne, and Glenn) will roll out the first CARE Courts under Governor Newsom’s CARE Act, which was signed into law last September.1h...