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Orange County supervisors approve $150,000 amendment to United Way homelessness‑prevention pilot after sharp questioning

Orange County Board of Supervisors · January 13, 2026
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After extended questioning about enrollment, admin costs and ramp‑up, the Board approved a $150,000 amendment to a $3 million United Way pilot to fund case management and complete a planned study of homelessness‑prevention outcomes.

The Orange County Board of Supervisors on Jan. 13 approved a $150,000 amendment to a $3 million homelessness prevention and stabilization pilot administered by Orange County United Way to keep case managers funded and complete a planned program evaluation.

Supporters said the change is necessary to sustain 12 months of follow‑up for households enrolled late in the pilot and to ensure the county receives the promised evaluation; critics on the dais pressed for clearer performance reporting and tighter contract oversight. "We had to get the case managers in place to…

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