Push To Register San Francisco’s Homeless People Ahead Of Schedule
The city has enrolled 3,452 homeless adults in its tracking program, One System, since August. News on health concerns for California's homeless population is also reported out of Modesto and Glendale.
San Francisco Chronicle:
SF Way Ahead Of Goal In Registering Homeless In New Tracking System
By the end of this month, San Francisco officials had hoped to have at least 2,000 homeless people enrolled in the city’s new system to monitor and document their interactions with city aid agencies, with the goal of improving the care they receive. On Friday, with six days to go before the end of October, the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing said it had already reached its goal — and then some. (Fracassa, 10/26)
Modesto Bee:
Homeless Community Takes Root At Modesto’s Beard Brook Park
Since the city of Modesto sanctioned Beard Brook Park as a campground for the homeless over a month ago, it has taken on a life of its own. The 250-plus people who live in the park along Dry Creek that has become known as Beard Brook Village participate in weekly potlucks, have taken part in events with face painting and rock gardens for the children and are planning a Thanksgiving dinner. (Tracy, 10/26)
Los Angeles Times:
Homelessness, Mental Health Top Glendale Health Concerns, Summit Reveals
Homelessness, substance abuse and mental health remain some of Glendale’s most salient health concerns, according to community leaders who came together Thursday for an annual summit to identify and address the city’s health needs. The Glendale Community Health Summit — which stretched for six hours and brought together representatives from the city, school district, police department and area hospitals — was the first leg in a process that will ultimately result in a public report slated for completion in June. (Seidman, 10/26)