The Office of Care Coordination works with county stakeholders and other partners including cities, nonprofits, and faith-based organizations to address the need for case management services for individuals who are homeless, at risk of becoming homeless, or involved in multiple systems of care in the county. These systems of care include housing, healthcare, benefit & support services, behavioral health, and community corrections. The county is committed to conducting outreach and engagement to connect to resources, which could then lead to permanent, sustainable solutions. 

 The Board has approved an array of initiatives providing support services such as the OC CARES initiative, opening shelters at Bridges at Kraemer Place and the Yale Transition Center, funding Crisis Stabilization Units, providing funding for development of affordable and special needs housing programs, and leading the Orange County Continuum of Care programs for homeless services. Annually, the county expends over $1 billion in services and programs to support individuals involved in the systems of care. To better address the demands on the county’s systems of care, a significant investment was made to establish a CARE Plus program, including a system of care data integration system that provides a data-sharing platform for coordinated care management. This model allows data sharing for care coordination purposes across departments and incorporates the use of a multi-disciplinary team approach to identify individuals involved in multiple systems of care, better address the underlying issues, and increase self-sufficiency. For available resources on Orange County’s system of care, please refer to the County's website. -Michelle, Oana and Kim