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Youth Transitioning out of Foster Care to See Increased Support

| 1:11 PM

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The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously today to accept recommendations from Child Welfare Services (CWS) to increase funding to support foster youth for up to three years as they transition out of care. 

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VIDEO: County Breaks Ground on Affordable Housing in Oceanside

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A new affordable housing project broke ground today in Oceanside. When finished, Greenbrier Village will become home to low-income people, including those experiencing or at-risk of homelessness.

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VIDEO: Affordable Housing Development Opens in Mid-City

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The County and City of San Diego Housing Commission, along with public and private partners, celebrated the grand opening today of an affordable housing community in City Heights. The Harris Family Senior Residence and Mid-City Family Apartments will provide homes for over 200 low-income residents.

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County, City of San Diego Pass Resolution to Create 10,000 Affordable Homes

| 3:29 PM

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During a historic housing summit, the County and City of San Diego approved a resolution to expand the affordable housing supply by 10,000 homes using government land by 2030.

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VIDEO: New Affordable Housing Development Welcomes Artists and Veterans in Vista

| 3:28 PM

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Today, the County, City of Vista and non-profit, Community HousingWorks celebrated the opening of Paseo Artist Village, a new mixed use affordable housing development. The 60 unit apartment complex, in Vista’s downtown on the corner of South Santa Fe Avenue and Guajome Street, will welcome Vista residents, artists and veterans earning 30% to 59% of […]

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County Accepting Applications for Available Federal Grants

| 9:52 AM

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The County is accepting applications for funding from the Community Development Block Grant, a federal program that provides annual grants to states, cities, and counties.

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VIDEO: East County Safe Parking Lot for Homeless Set to Open

| 11:59 AM

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For years, a freeway underpass in unincorporated East County has been home to dozens of people experiencing homelessness. Now, thanks to outreach lead by the County’s Department of Homeless Solutions and Equitable Communities, and in collaboration with multiple agencies, organizations, community partners and other county departments, the former large encampment area is being transformed.