Dept. of Housing & Community Development

The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) works to promote affordable housing and community development through a variety of grant programs and initiatives aimed at addressing housing needs across the state. Their diverse offerings include funding for programs such as the Homekey initiative, Emergency Solutions Grants, and the Multifamily Housing Program, all designed to enhance housing accessibility and sustainability. In addition to housing support, HCD is involved in environmental stewardship and provides resources for local governments, developers, and community members to facilitate housing development and compliance with state regulations. The department's commitment to addressing homelessness and improving housing conditions is reflected in its comprehensive approach to planning, funding, and community engagement. Generated from the website

Founded in 1911, the Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board is located in Sacramento, Calif. The board administers government claim, victim compensation and revenue recovery programs. Its victim compensation program undertakes cases of murder, robbery, vehicular manslaughter, domestic violence, child abuse and sexual assault. The Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board provides crisis counseling and referral assistance services. The board also offers a variety of medical services to victims, which include hospitalization, surgeries, prescriptions and ambulance transportation. Its government claims program processes claims for money and damages against the state. In addition, the Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board operates legislation, fiscal services and public affairs and news media sections.