Launching a New Transitional Rent Program in Stanislaus County
We’re excited to share that Tracy Community Connections Center is launching a new Transitional Rent Program in Stanislaus County. While TCCC has long served individuals and families in Tracy and San Joaquin County, this specific program will be offered exclusively in Stanislaus County using the partnerships we have fostered in the area. The program will support unhoused individuals in Modesto and everywhere else it’s needed in the county.
The Transitional Rent Program is being launched as a contracted provider through Health Plan of San Joaquin and Health Net, in partnership with the Stanislaus County Behavioral Health Department. This program is part of the CalAIM initiative, which established Community Supports as a required Medi-Cal benefit to address social drivers of health, like homelessness, that directly impact long-term wellbeing. We will also be collaborating closely with Turning Point, a local organization with deep experience serving individuals with complex needs in Stanislaus County.
At its core, the Transitional Rent Program is designed to offer a time-limited bridge out of homelessness. For individuals who qualify, TCCC will provide up to six months of rental assistance, paired with intensive case management. While this program is not intended to serve as a permanent housing subsidy, it creates critical stability and gives participants the time and support they need to secure income, address health or behavioral health needs, and move toward permanent housing solutions.
The program will be led by John Mello, TCCC’s new Case Manager, who will oversee client enrollment, landlord coordination, and individualized support plans. Through this work, we aim to help participants exit homelessness with dignity and a realistic path forward.
We’re proud to bring this new service to Stanislaus County and to partner with organizations that share our commitment to housing stability and community health. As this program gets underway, we look forward to sharing more updates and impact stories from the field.