For emergency shelter and case management in Carlsbad, Catholic Charities La Posada at 2478 Impala Drive serves homeless men and migrant farmworkers as North County San Diego's only low-barrier facility of its kind. The 100-bed structure became a permanent shelter in 2013 with 50 beds designated for farmworkers and 50 for the general homeless population—a dual-track model supported by the Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego and parish volunteer networks from congregations like St. Patrick Catholic Church. On-site programming includes substance abuse counseling, anger management workshops, financial literacy training, and employment search assistance, with bilingual staff providing translation and interpretation services. A $2 million San Diego County grant funds an expansion that will add 50 beds and a second-floor wing to serve homeless women and children—the first expansion beyond the shelter's original adult-male mandate. Medical screening, dental appointment coordination, and referrals to community health providers address chronic conditions exacerbated by homelessness, aligning La Posada's wraparound model with other North County safety-net organizations like Hospice of the North Coast. The shelter's original 1991 temporary facility was replaced by the current permanent structure on the same Impala Drive site, consolidating kitchen, laundry, medical intake, and case-management offices into a single building designed for year-round occupancy.