CCE News & Updates

Community Care Expansion Program: Learn About ‘The Phoenix’ in Oakland

“The Phoenix” is a permanent supportive housing development under construction in Oakland. Developed by the East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation, this project received a grant through the Community Care Expansion Program administered by the California Department of Social Services. Video Transcript David Chen: Phoenix is Phase One of a larger master plan development that’s across this entire site. So…

State Set Aside Funding Criteria for CCE Applicants

The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has received overwhelming interest in Community Care Expansion (CCE) Capital Expansion funding with 374 applicants requesting $3.8 billion in funding. CDSS and its third-party administrator, HORNE, are continuing to review and award projects on a rolling basis for the CCE Regional and Tribal Allocations – check the Data Dashboard for the most up…

Community Care Expansion Program Payment Process Update

As part of the updated and streamlined payment process for the Community Care Expansion (CCE) Program, project sponsors will be contacted by their assigned Grant Coordinator from HORNE, the third-party administrator for the program, to discuss the new process and request any additional information needed.  Additionally, the program is requesting that sponsors fill out a new Sponsor Payment Template Guide.…

Community Care Expansion Program Administrator Transition

The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) is pleased to announce its new partnership with HORNE as the third-party administrator of the Community Care Expansion (CCE) Program.   The CCE Program provides funding to preserve and expand adult and senior care facilities that serve SSI/SSP and CAPI applicants and recipients, including those who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness.   HORNE is…

California Delivers $1.49 Billion in Behavioral Health & Community Housing Grants

Today, California awarded $1.49 billion in grants focused on addressing the behavioral health crisis impacting every community across the state. These new grants will help people with mental health and substance use disorders get connected to housing on their path to treatment, provide care and housing for older adults, and increase capacity at mental health and substance use disorder facilities.…