Direct services are provided to over 500,000 low-income residents of all ages and ethnic backgrounds each year. CSD has its Administrative Headquarters at 686 East Mill Street, San Bernardino, California 92415. CSD's responsibility in continuing to wage the war on poverty is to develop and implement programs which address the most serious needs of low-income residents of San Bernardino County. Family Development Program - Provides holistic case management to homeless families, a transitional housing program, rental security deposit program and direct services such as rent assistance, food vouchers, gasoline vouchers, bus tickets, etc. CSD leases the homes through HUD and, in turn rents it to homeless families at a very low cost.
Families typically are in the home for six months.
Eligibility is based on poverty guidelines established by the federal government. Due to limited resources, priority is sometimes given to senior citizens and disabled persons. Certain programs are designated for specific target groups such as single women with children and homeless families. CSD receives funding from public, private, federal and state sources. Its primary funding is the Community Services Block Grant from the State Department of Community Services and Development.