The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) has released the
application and funding allocations for one-time Housing Funds
for Whole Person Care (WPC) Pilots. The application was
released to current Whole Person Care Lead Entities on Monday,
July 22, 2019.
The 2019-20 Budget Act allocates $100 million in State General
Fund for WPC pilots to invest in flexible housing services for
those living with mental illness and who are homeless or at risk
of homelessness. CSAC wishes to thank Governor Brown and the
Legislature, as well as DHCS Director Jennifer Kent, for this
additional flexible funding opportunity.
The noncompetitive one-time funding is available to all WPC
counties that wish to apply. An application consists of a
letter of interest informing DHCS of the pilot’s plans for
using the funding over five years and a Board of Supervisors
Resolution indicating the acceptance of funds. The application
also contains instructions for counties, the funding allocations,
the methodology used, and a helpful list of deadlines.
Action Required
Counties must submit a letter of interest to DHCS by
Monday, September 23, 2019. CSAC and county
affiliates have developed a sample resolution for counties to use
as part of the final acceptance of funds process. The due
date for the resolution is Monday, October 7,
2019.
DHCS staff overseeing this program can be reached at 1115WholePersonCare@dhcs.ca.gov.
CSAC will also be undertaking an effort to promote the innovative
use of these funds by counties, so please keep us apprised for
your plans and expenditures of the funding.
