Tools and resources.

This report explores how four California communities are implementing encampment resolution efforts, and how those strategies are experienced by residents, drawing on interviews, HMIS data, and policy review. It identifies promising practices, persistent barriers, and key themes that shape pathways to permanent housing. Funded by the National Alliance to End Homelessness (NAEH), the study offers practical insights for designing more humane and effective responses to unsheltered homelessness.

Curious about co-sheltering with pets? Directing Attorney Kris Maun shares about the benefits and practical considerations in this blog post.

For the first time in California’s history, Medi-Cal (California’s Medicaid program) will provide up to 6 months rental assistance (known as “Transitional Rent”) to members experiencing or at risk of homelessness, to enable them to transition to stable, accessible, and affordable housing. This cross-county peer learning series intended for local implementers goes in-depth on Transitional Rent topics.

This reference guide contains a list of funding programs and sources that can pay for permanent housing after the six months of Transitional Rent is complete. It is designed to help managed care plan (MCP) staff and others recognize funding sources that might be included in a member's Housing Support Plan.

These vignettes illustrate different types of people who may be eligible for Transitional Rent (TR). They are intended to ground TR discussions in the realities of people who may seek this new benefit.

Effective implementation of Transitional Rent (TR) depends on clear roles and strong coordination across health, housing, and social service systems. This tool is designed to help identify and engage TR partners in implementation efforts.

This document provides a template Housing Support Plan to assist with referrals for Transitional Rent, California's new Medicaid benefit that provides up to six months of rental assistance for eligible Medi-Cal members. Authorization for Transitional Rent requires a completed Housing Support Plan that meets specific criteria.

This resource provides in-depth details you need about Transitional Rent, who is eligible, and what to do before referring a Member to their managed care plan for Transitional Rent.