Newsom calls out California counties for CARE Court 'failure'
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Gov. Gavin Newsom threatened to redistribute funding for 10 California counties he says are \
Gov. Gavin Newsom threatened this week to redistribute funding for 10 California counties he characterized as "underperforming" in implementing state policies aimed at treating people struggling with severe mental illness, drug abuse and homelessness.
The state's Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Court program launched statewide in 2025 as a new method to help people access voluntary mental health treatment through the court system. But Newsom said some counties have been too slow to successfully implement it.
Here's what you need to know about California CARE Court:
The California CARE Court program allows families or first responders to file a petition with their local courts on behalf of another individual to receive care for their mental illness.
Newsom announced his signature initiative in 2019 to modernize California's behavioral health system, allowing civil court judges to connect people with mental health services for voluntary treatment or a court-ordered plan. His administration officially launched the CARE Court program in a few counties in 2023, with statewide enrollment achieved by 2025.
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