Housing and Homelessness Division (HHD) - California Department of Social Services (CDSS)

The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Housing and Homelessness Division (HHD) is responsible for development and oversight of statewide housing programs funded by the CDSS.  You can find more information at Housing and Homelessness Programs. Some examples of housing programs under the purview of CDSS HHD include:

• • CalWORKs Housing Support Program (HSP), which assists families enrolled in the CalWORKs program who are experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness with obtaining permanent housing, and can provide temporary shelter, help with moving costs, short to medium-term rental subsidies, and wraparound case management. You can find more information at CalWORKS Housing Support Program.
  • CalWORKs Homeless Assistance (HA), a program assisting CalWORKs families, including those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, with meeting the costs of securing housing.  This can include paying for up to 16 consecutive days of temporary shelter and assistance with other housing-related expenses, such as a security deposit and last month’s rent.  You can find more information at CalWORKs Homeless Assistance.
  • The Housing and Disability Advocacy Program (HDAP) assists individuals experiencing homelessness who are likely eligible for disability benefits to access and apply for disability benefit programs, while also providing housing support.  You can find more information at Housing and Disability Advocacy Program.