Homelessness in Hanford
Kings County Homeless Collaborative
City Council Member Mark Kairis represents the City of Hanford on the Kings County Homeless Collaborative. Meetings are held once a month at KCAO offices in Hanford.
Kings County Human Services Agency (HSA)
News and Updates from Kings County HSA
Kings County Human Services Agency Secures Permanent Housing for 95 Project Roomkey Residents (PDF)
Sunrise Apartments Update July 2023 (PDF)
Triangle Courtyard Update July 2023 (PDF)
Kings/Tulare Homeless Alliance
The Kings/Tulare Homeless Alliance is a consortium of partners that includes homeless service providers, advocacy groups, government agencies and homeless individuals who are working together to address the housing and support service needs of the homeless in this region of the San Joaquin Valley.
2023 Point in Time Report (PDF)
2023 Point in Time Report-Hanford (PDF)
California Statewide Study of People Experiencing Homelessness (June 2023)
"The California Statewide Study of People Experiencing Homelessness (CASPEH) used surveys and in-depth interviews to develop a clear portrait of homelessness in California, where 30% of the nation’s homeless population and half of the unsheltered population live."
Full Report (PDF)
Executive Summary (PDF)
Hanford Police Department Homeless Assistance Resource Team (HART)
The mission of the HART team is to address the causes of homelessness from the perspective of problems encountered by businesses, residents, the City, and the person experiencing homelessness. To accomplish this broad mission, the HART team stays up to date on current trends and coordinates with many other agencies and organizations.
The HART team includes two full-time police officers. Some of their duties include: responding to calls for service and other crimes involving homeless, meeting with members of the community to address problems, coordinating responses with those needing services, coordinating homeless encampment cleanups, and working with homeless service groups.
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Kings Gospel Mission
Kings Gospel Mission provides homeless services to men and women experiencing homelessness in Kings County.
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Kings Community Action Organization
The agency reaches out to low-income people to address their multiple needs and administer a full range of coordinated programs designed to have a measurable impact on poverty.
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Kings County Human Services Agency
Community Support / Homeless Services (559) 852-2800 or visit our Main Lobby
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Champions Recovery Alternative Programs
Champions Recovery Alternative Programs is dedicated to providing quality substance abuse treatment and related services for youth and adults to Kings County residents in need.
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Kings County Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)
Kings County Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) provides 24-hour services and treatment to adults who have a serious mental illness. Clients have been homeless, or are at risk of homelessness, and may also have a co-occurring substance use disorder.
- California Interagency Council on Homelessness
- State of California Housing and Homelessness Division (HHD)
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Kings County 211
211 serves as an informational tool to find local public resources and services from government, community and non-profit organizations. Find help with food, housing, child care, job training, mental health and many more services that can help either you, your friends, or your family when times get tough.