There were positive steps in 2013, but the county was still plagued by a lack of cohesiveness among those responsible for getting people off the street.
Tag: Dwight Smith
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Housing & Homelessness, Top Stories
UC Irvine Conference Focuses on Criminalization of Homelessness
Experts discuss how allowing police to arrest homeless people for conducting the activities of daily living is essentially criminalizing poverty.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Housing & Homelessness, Top Stories
Hospital Discharge of Homeless Patient Includes a Bus Pass
A local foundation has a program to alleviate patient-dumping of homeless people by hospitals. But referral rates show that hospitals aren’t fully participating.
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What’s the Point of a ‘Point-in-Time’ Count of OC’s Homeless?
More than 700 volunteers will fan out across Orange County Saturday morning and do their best to count the number of people who are, in one fashion or another, living on the street.
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Social Security Direct Deposit Could Benefit Homeless and Disabled
Beginning in March, all benefits will be paid by direct deposit. Advocates hope that will make life easier for those without bank accounts.
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Words of Wisdom on Homelessness for OC’s Newest County Supervisor
In his swearing-in speech, Todd Spitzer, the county’s newest supervisor, brought up the “shameful” state of Orange County’s homelessness. Here’s what three experts say he needs to focus on to make things better.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Housing & Homelessness, Investigative, Top Stories
County’s Homelessness Plan Still Lacks Specifics
The Board of Supervisors received the 149-page plan, but money
for the project is still short and goals are vague, say
advocates.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Investigative, Top Stories
Shelter Director: Shortage of Beds to Blame for Homeless Serial Killings
For eight months of the year, there are only 56 emergency
shelter beds for the county’s 21,000 homeless people.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Health & Wellness, Investigative, Top Stories
More Money, More Needy Patients for County’s Indigent Health Care
Orange County’s health care program for indigent adults will
gain millions more federal dollars and as many as 20,000 more
patients.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Life Without a Library Card
An advocate for the homeless is considering a suit against Santa
Ana for its refusal to grant library cards to homeless men.
