County, United Way step in to avert closures
Los Angeles County officials and the United Way of Greater Los Angeles announced a joint effort Monday to maintain operations at the county’s network of Family Solutions Centers (FSCs) after reductions in state and federal homelessness funding threatened closures. The collaboration ensures the centers will remain open through the end of the 2026-27 fiscal year, continuing to connect families with housing, benefits and employment supports.
The Home for Good Funders Collaborative, a philanthropic coalition led by United Way, is providing $680,600 to community-based organizations that run FSCs across the region. That philanthropic infusion supplements a $2 million investment by Los Angeles County through the Departments of Homeless Services and Housing (HSH) and Public Social Services (DPSS), preserving services at all eight FSC sites covering Metro LA, Southeast LA, Westside, South Bay, Antelope Valley, San Fernando Valley and the San Gabriel Valley.
"HSH was established on the belief that we can achieve better outcomes when we work together across systems instead of in silos," said Sarah Mahin, director of HSH. "Our partnership with the United Way of Greater Los Angeles and DPSS reflects that commitment."
What the funding covers and who it serves
Family Solutions Centers offer a centralized entry point for families to access urgent services, including housing navigation, public benefits enrollment and referrals to employment and community supports. County data cited in the announcement indicate more than 3,000 family households in Los Angeles County are currently experiencing homelessness, underscoring the demand for coordinated services.
- Funding source: $680,600 from the Home for Good Funders Collaborative plus $2 million from county departments.
- Coverage: Eight FSCs across Los Angeles County regions.
- Timeframe: Through the end of the 2026-27 fiscal year.
The county said the rapid initiative was launched in response to cuts in state and federal funding streams for homelessness and housing programs that put service continuity at risk. By combining philanthropic support with county dollars, officials aim to avoid service interruptions that can destabilize families already struggling to find housing.
| Item | Amount / Count |
|---|---|
| Home for Good Funders Collaborative grant | $680,600 |
| County investment (HSH and DPSS) | $2,000,000 |
| Family Solutions Centers covered | 8 |
| Family households experiencing homelessness | More than 3,000 |
Local consequences and next steps
Keeping FSCs operational preserves immediate pathways for families to receive tailored assistance and reduces the likelihood that parents and children will fall deeper into homelessness while waiting for long-term housing solutions. County officials described the approach as an example of cross-agency coordination intended to strengthen the broader homeless response system.
Officials did not announce a plan for sustaining the centers beyond the 2026-27 fiscal year in the release. The partnership buys time for the county and service providers to pursue longer-term funding strategies and for state or federal appropriations to be restored or replaced.
Community-based operators of the FSCs will receive the philanthropic grants to maintain staffing and services, the county said. The preserved centers include locations in high-need communities where frictionless access to benefits and housing navigation can change outcomes for families facing displacement.
County leaders and the United Way emphasized that collaboration will continue to be critical as Los Angeles County and its nonprofit partners seek durable solutions for family homelessness. For now, the agreement ensures families can continue to turn to FSCs for coordinated help during a period of heightened need.
