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Bringing Families Home program shows outcomes but counties warn many grantees will exhaust one‑time funds
Summary
State and county officials described the Bringing Families Home (BFH) program's results — increased reunification and permanent housing exits — and warned that many county and tribal grantees will exhaust one-time state funds within 6–12 months unless the Legislature provides ongoing support.
CDSS and counties described Bringing Families Home (BFH) as an evidence-based housing and service program for families involved with child welfare that has demonstrably increased family reunification and exits to permanent housing, but officials warned the program will face service reductions as one-time funding is spent down.
Hannah Zamati, CDSS deputy director for housing and homelessness, said BFH rapidly expanded after one-time state funding in recent budget acts, growing from 22 counties and one…
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