Project Grant 2018CA01125

This federal Project Grant award of $8,095,218 was issued on September 17, 2024 by the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration under the VA Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program (CFDA 64.033). The grant funds will be used by the non-profit organization Westcare California, Inc. to provide comprehensive supportive services to very low-income veteran families who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or transitioning to permanent housing. Key services include outreach, case management, assistance obtaining VA and public benefits, and temporary financial assistance for housing-related costs such as rent, security deposits, and utility payments. Optional services may also include legal assistance and financial management support. This aligns with the SSVF Program's purpose of coordinating and providing supportive services to help veteran families achieve housing stability. As a subsidiary of Westcare Foundation, Inc., Westcare California, Inc. has extensive experience delivering federal grant-funded services to vulnerable populations, including veterans, individuals with substance use disorders, and those living with HIV/AIDS.