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California's CARE Court Faces 45% Rejection Rate, Funding Issues
9/4/2025
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Story summary
- California's CARE Court program, initiated in 2023, has treated only 528 of 2,421 petitions.
- Narrow eligibility criteria and outreach challenges lead to a 45% rejection rate statewide.
- Most counties provide voluntary treatment, issuing only 14 court-ordered plans.
- A proposed bill aims to expand eligibility but lacks funding for necessary staffing.