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    Are care courts working? CA’s mental health initiative lags behind

    Only a few hundred petitions have been filed for California care courts, compared to the thousands the state initially projected. In response, Sen. Tom Umberg has introduced legislation to expand the number of applicants.

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    Person smiling broadly wearing glasses and plaid shirt against ivy-covered wall background.By Steve Chiotakis • Sep 10, 2025 • 5m Listen

    Only a few hundred petitions have been filed for California care courts, compared to the thousands the state initially projected. In response, Sen. Tom Umberg has introduced legislation to expand the number of applicants.

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