Resident Services – Care Housing Services

CARE Steps: Empowering Residents Toward Independence and Stability

CARE Steps is a comprehensive support program designed to help residents achieve self-reliance and improve their overall quality of life. By providing personalized guidance, educational resources, and direct access to essential services, CARE Steps empowers residents to build stable, independent futures. Through strategic partnerships and targeted programs, CARE Steps creates a pathway toward long-term success and community strength.

Our Programs

Linkage & Referral – Connecting Residents to Vital Resources

CARE Steps serves as a motivating force that helps residents achieve emotional and financial stability, empowering them to support themselves.

Educates residents about eligible programs
Guides them through application processes
Supports their progress toward improving their lives

Onsite Direct Supportive Services address the critical needs of a vulnerable low-income community, primarily assisting:

Residents who are formerly homeless or at risk of homelessness
Individuals with mental illness
People with disabilities
Those in recovery
The elderly
Families with children

Community-building activities include:

Providing food donations
Hosting social events
Celebrating holidays
Offering skill-building opportunities
Conducting informational workshops
Raising awareness of available resources
Initiating programs to improve social relationships and health

Support services provided:

Connection to financial assistance
Access to food and clothing resources
Programs for housing retention
Hygiene resource distribution
Navigation of social and medical services to promote independent living

Linkage to Financial Services and Program Navigation:

Assistance with housing retention and financial stability
Help navigating:
- Housing Programs
- Social Services
- Social Security Administration
Information and support for:
- CalFresh (food budgeting assistance)
- Low-cost transportation options

Medical services navigation and healthcare connections:

Guidance for accessing:
- Medi-Cal
- Medicare
- Denti-Cal
- In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)
- Covered California
Connection to local healthcare providers

By helping residents navigate complex systems and access available resources, CARE Steps ensures that individuals and families receive the support they need to thrive.

Homebuyer Education – Preparing Residents for Successful Homeownership

CARE Steps offers certified, comprehensive online homebuyer education courses designed to prepare individuals and families for the complexities of homeownership. The program covers essential topics such as:

Understanding credit and managing finances
Navigating mortgage options and securing financing
Budgeting for homeownership expenses
Identifying the right property and negotiating terms
Maintaining and protecting your investment

Participants who complete the course are better equipped to make informed decisions, avoid common pitfalls, and sustain long-term homeownership success. Upon completion, CARE Steps connects graduates with lending partners to help secure prequalification and affordable financing options.

CARE Steps is more than a support program — it’s a bridge to self-sufficiency and long-term stability. By equipping residents with the tools and knowledge they need, CARE Steps helps create empowered individuals and stronger communities.