CCE News

CDSS Awards $186 Million in CCE Preservation Program to 34 Counties

The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) is pleased to announce that award letters have been issued for over $186 million in funds for the Community Care Expansion (CCE) Preservation program, with funds awarded to 34 participating counties. The CCE Preservation funds will be used by participating counties to preserve existing licensed residential adult and senior care facilities currently serving…

CDSS Awards $47 Million in CCE Capital Expansion Grants

The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) today announced that five organizations were awarded a total of $47 million in grants to create more residential care options for seniors and adults with disabilities, including people at risk of or experiencing homelessness. These are the first grants awarded through the new Community Care Expansion (CCE) – Capital Expansion Grant Program, which…

CDSS Receives Over 120 Applications Totaling $1.3 Billion for Newly Created CCE Program

California is making significant investments in supporting seniors and adults with disabilities to live safely in the community. Earlier this year, the California Department of Social Services announced $805 million available through its Community Care Expansion Program to fund the acquisition, construction and rehabilitation of residential adult and senior care settings that serve applicants and recipients of SSI/SSP and CAPI, including people…

California Budget Bill Establishes New Community Care Expansion (CCE) Program to Expand Care for Older Adults at Risk of Homelessness

Established as part of Governor Gavin Newsom’s 2021-22 budget and through California Assembly Bill (AB) 172 (Chapter 20, Statutes of 2021), the Community Care Expansion (CCE) program will provide $805 million in infrastructure funding for the acquisition, construction, and rehabilitation to preserve and expand adult and senior care facilities that serve Social Security Income (SSI) applicants and recipients, including those who…