Feds Unveil Toolkit to Tackle Homelessness and Addiction | Bakersfield News

Federal officials unveil a national toolkit to combat homelessness and addiction, launched in San Diego with key players like Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and HUD’s Scott Turner. Kern County’s “Higher Up” program, championed by Carlos Baldovinos, impressed federal leaders with its sober-living success. While the initiative marks a major step forward, local communities now face the real challenge: turning policy into action on the ground. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/979cdfdb5db90a22