Santa Clara County is allocating $2 million to help landlords renovate deteriorating group homes for individuals facing mental health and addiction challenges. This initiative aims to tackle the longstanding issues of inadequate living conditions and care for vulnerable residents. While the county seeks to enhance oversight of these homes, their authority and ability to implement such measures remain uncertain. The funds will prioritize landlords assisting tenants supported by the county's behavioral health services. A collaborative work group has been established to guide the effective distribution of grants.
Santa Clara County is investing $2 million in grant funding to improve standards of group homes for mental health and addiction issues, addressing tenant care concerns.
Officials emphasized the need for more oversight on independent living homes, which currently operate without licensing, leaving residents in vulnerable conditions.
Susan Ellenberg highlighted the importance of implementing monitoring mechanisms to ensure higher standards are met in group homes for vulnerable residents.
There are at least 100 privately owned group homes in Santa Clara County catering to those with mental health and addiction challenges, with unknown actual numbers.
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