Disappointment Grows Over California’s CARE Court After Initial Hopes

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Families with loved ones suffering from serious mental illnesses initially supported California's CARE Court as a hopeful new system for treatment and support, but many now feel let down due to its voluntary nature, limited impact, and the ongoing cycle of homelessness and incarceration among their loved ones, highlighting the gap between expectations and actual outcomes of the program.
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