Glossary of Terms: C

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  • Case Manager

    A worker that assists the client’s medical, psychosocial and environmental needs. Coordinates resources and facilitated access to the appropriate sources of the health care system and other supportive services.

  • Chronically Homeless Person

    (HUD Definition): An unaccompanied homeless individual with a disabling condition who has either been continuously homeless for a year or more OR has had at least four (4) episodes of homelessness in the past three (3) years. Individuals who are in transitional housing or permanent supportive housing programs are not considered chronically homeless even if they have been in the program more than a year.

  • Continuum of Care

    (HUD Definition): A community plan to organize and deliver housing and services to meet the specific needs of people who are homeless as they move to stable housing and maximum self-sufficiency. It includes action steps to end homelessness and prevent a return to homelessness.

  • CalWORKs

    California Work Opportunities and Responsibilities to Kids Act, which under California Welfare and Institutions Code Section 11200 et seq. provides for mental health supportive services to eligible welfare recipients. CalWORKs funding consists of both Federal and State funds.