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To put an end to homelessness in Kern County through collaborative planning and action.

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News

5/23/2013
Once Homeless, 2 KCHC Colleagues Get SOAR Training
The Kern County Homeless Collaborative (KCHC) will hold its second SOAR Training next week (May 28-31) at Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance, to certify 21 local case managers and benefits specialists on a best-practices method that expedites access to Social Security disability assistance for homeless persons with serious mental illness and/or co-occurring substance use disorders. Among tho... more 
 
5/23/2013
Welcome Home, Barry Tatum--Thanks to Home First!
Barry Tatum, 53, is living proof that it takes a collaborative to house a homeless person—and keep him housed. A little more than a week ago, Barry moved into his own apartment thanks to the Home First Project of the Kern County Homeless Collaborative – our local contribution to the 100,000 Homes Campaign, which aims to house the most vulnerable street homeless in America before they ... more 
 
5/10/2013
Transport Meeting Draws Solid KCHC Participation
A localfeedback meeting to help update Kern County's Coordinated Public Transit/Human Services Transportation Plan, with an emphasis on the needs ofolder adults, disabled persons, and low-income individuals and families--including the homeless--drew strongattendance from members and partners of the Kern County Homeless Collaborative. TheMay 10 noontime meeting, held at Greater Bakersfield Legal A... more 
 

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