Changing Lives, One Story at a Time: SJ CARES Impact in the Community
Our SJ CARES team has collaborated with multiple agencies and engaged with the community to enhance efforts to address homelessness. While we are still learning and growing, trust is being established within our community through our responsiveness to referrals and...
Understanding the Connection: Probation’s Role in Addressing Homelessness
A Message from Steve Jackson, Chief Probation Officer of San Joaquin County Stanislaus, Placer, and now San Joaquin. What is it about Probation, and why does it make sense that departments should lead their respective counties in the supervision and mitigation...
San Joaquin County’s Newly Implemented SJ CARES Program is on the Move
The newly created, San Joaquin Community Assessment, Response, and Engagement Services (SJ CARES) team has been actively engaged in conducting homeless outreach throughout San Joaquin County. SJ CARES aims to address homelessness by utilizing a multidisciplinary team...