CCE News & Updates

CCE Application Portal Will Close June 1, 2023

This is a reminder that the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) will be closing the CCE application portal on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. PST unless funds are exhausted sooner. All interested applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their funding applications in the application portal by that deadline. Based on available funding, we particularly encourage applications from…

CDSS Awards Additional $52.3 Million in CCE Preservation Program Grants to Counties

The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) is pleased to announce $52.3 million in additional Community Care Expansion (CCE) Preservation Program awards to California counties. These funds support ongoing operations and preservation of existing licensed facilities serving residents on Supplemental Security Income/ State Supplementary Program (SSI/SSP) or Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI), including those experiencing or at risk of…

CDSS Awards $106.5 Million in CCE Capital Expansion Grants to 12 Organizations

The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) announced that 12 organizations funding 14 projects were awarded a total of $106.5 million in grants to create more residential care options for seniors and adults with disabilities, including people at risk of or experiencing homelessness. A total of 504 beds or units will be created with these funds. This new investment follows…

Governor Newsom Announces $53 Million in New Housing Grants to Help Older Adults and Adults with Disabilities 

Governor Gavin Newsom, with The California Department of Social Services (CDSS), today announced that 12 organizations, funding 14 projects were awarded a total of $53 million in grants to create more residential care options for older adults and adults with disabilities, including people at risk of or experiencing homelessness. A total of 402 beds or units will be created with these funds.…

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…