Home Together 2026
The Home Together 2026 Community Plan lays out the goals, strategies and investments needed to dramatically reduce homelessness in Alameda County by 2026 and combat racial disparities in homelessness by fully centering equity.
The Plan was released in May of 2022 and adopted by the Alameda County Board of Supervisors, the Oakland, Berkeley/Alameda County Continuum of Care and mayors and city councils throughout the county.
The Home Together 2026 Community Plan recommends specific action steps in four categories:
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The Home Together Year 2 Progress Update describes progress towards the Home Together 2026 goals during the second year of the Plan.
Community Care Expansion
Community Care Expansion in Alameda County
Alameda County is committed to creating and preserving housing and supportive services for our community, including for seniors and adults with disabilities who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness. Through funding from California’s Community Care Expansion (CCE) program, the County is working to address critical housing needs and improve access to healthcare, behavioral health services, and long-term care.
The CCE program, launched by the California Department of Social Services, aims to strengthen the continuum of care by preserving licensed residential care facilities, expanding treatment options, and increasing permanent housing opportunities for populations with complex health conditions.
With this transformative funding, Alameda County is collaborating with local service providers, housing developers, and healthcare organizations to implement innovative projects that:
- Preserve and Expand Housing: Maintain current housing and develop new housing options to provide stability for residents.
- Deliver Integrated Services: Offer wraparound services, including medical, behavioral health, and supportive care, to promote resident well-being and independence.
- Address Health and Safety Needs: Support critical facility improvements to enhance care environments for low-income and vulnerable populations.
By leveraging state investments, Alameda County continues to foster safe, affordable housing and comprehensive care solutions that prioritize dignity and wellness for all residents.
To learn more about how Alameda County and other communities are leveraging CCE funding, explore the CCE Grant Data Dashboard for detailed project insights.
Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) Grant Program
The Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program (HHAP) is a block grant program designed to support regional coordination and expand or develop local capacity to end and prevent homelessness in local communities throughout the state of California. Funds are focused on moving homeless individuals and families into permanent housing and ensuring those individuals and families maintain their permanent housing. Read more about HHAP Rounds 1-6.
Community Health Record
The Alameda County Community Health Record (CHR) is an electronic record application that will summarize curated information from different organizations involved in consumer care. Qualified care coordinators and physicians will be able to access curated consumer information from multiple providers to coordinate care across organizations and have the ability to leverage consumer information to deliver the right care, at the right time, in the right place. Information from multiple providers including: physical health (inpatient, emergency departments, outpatient, primary care), mental health, housing resource centers, and social services can be used to coordinate care across organizations. Consumers will receive more efficient and effective care by allowing providers to share information that improves outcomes and accelerates the delivery of services.
For questions, please email CareConnectHelp@acgov.org or call 510-618-1997
