A thriving and equitable California where people have access to safe and affordable housing, consumers are protected, and civil rights are safeguarded.
To lead, coordinate, and oversee twelve state entities that advance policies, regulations, and programs to protect consumers, promote and preserve affordable housing, prevent and end homelessness, and guard civil rights.
Department of Housing and Community Development
The Department of Housing and Community Development promotes safe, affordable housing by administering programs that provide grants and loans for affordable housing development.
The Civil Rights Department (CRD) is the state agency charged with enforcing California’s civil rights. The mission of the CRD is to protect the people of California from unlawful discrimination in employment, housing, businesses, and state-funded programs, and from bias-motivated violence and human trafficking. Click here for more resources.
California Attorney General: (800) 952-5225
Look up a company or individual who has a license issued by the Department of Consumer Affairs.
Telephone: (800) 952-5210
Email: dca@dca.ca.gov
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California Interagency Council on Homelessness
The California Interagency Council on Homelessness oversees the implementation of Housing First guidelines and regulations, and identify resources, benefits, and services to prevent and end homelessness in California.
IF A 7.0 EARTHQUAKE HIT, WOULD YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO?
Outsmart Disaster is a California regional and statewide earthquake preparedness initiative that aims to shift behavior change about earthquakes and ensure all affected are prepared to Outsmart Disaster
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