Stanislaus County started CARE Court early. After six months and $1.1 million, how’s it going?

The Stanislaus County Courthouse which is part of the CARE Court pilot program.

IN SUMMARY Stanislaus County starts mental health CARE Court early. County officials say the program’s scope is limited by design. CARE Court, like all of California’s recent mental health-related policy changes, has been touted as an answer to the state’s chronic homelessness crisis.  The new judicial division will handle mental health cases, getting people into … Continue reading Stanislaus County started CARE Court early. After six months and $1.1 million, how’s it going?

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