Who we are
Haven Path is a mission-driven organization that helps Medi-Cal members in California navigate their journey to housing stability. We specialize in Housing Transition Navigation Services (HTNS), Housing Tenancy and Sustaining Services (HTSS), and Transitional Rent Administration—critical supports for individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
Rooted in compassion and backed by experience, we provide one-on-one support to help individuals:
Find and apply for safe, affordable housing
Understand their housing rights and responsibilities
Build the skills to maintain long-term tenancy
Access short-term rental assistance through Transitional Rent
Navigate complex systems like Medi-Cal, Coordinated Entry, and social services
We also work directly with landlords to expand access to housing for individuals with low or no income. We help establish rental agreements for non-Medi-Cal individuals—such as those recently unemployed or unstably housed—by negotiating reduced or income-based rent arrangements. Our goal is to remove barriers to housing by building trusted relationships with property owners and helping them feel confident in offering units to residents who might otherwise be excluded from the market.
Our team uses a trauma-informed, culturally responsive approach, working hand-in-hand with local housing authorities, managed care plans, and community partners to ensure every person we serve has a stable path forward.
We believe housing is more than a roof—it's the foundation for health, dignity, and opportunity.
🌟 Our Mission
To support Medi-Cal members who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness by delivering compassionate, culturally responsive housing navigation and tenancy support services. We guide individuals along a path to stable housing, dignity, and improved health through services rooted in trust, advocacy, and person-centered care.
👁️ Our Vision
A California where every person—regardless of income, background, or circumstance—has a safe place to call home and equitable access to the resources that support long-term housing and wellness.
💛 Our Values
🏠 Housing is Health
We believe stable housing is a vital component of physical and mental well-being—and must be treated as a health intervention.
🧭 Lived Experience Leads
Our work is guided by empathy and insight, grounded in the lived experiences of our founder, our team, and the communities we serve.
🤝 Equity & Inclusion
We serve all people with respect and without judgment, honoring the diverse backgrounds, identities, and challenges our members face.
🧠 Trauma-Informed Care
We approach every individual with sensitivity, patience, and understanding—recognizing that trust must be earned and upheld.
🔗 Collaboration is Power
We partner with Medi-Cal plans, ECM providers, housing authorities, and community organizations to build integrated support networks that drive results.
📈 Accountability & Impact
We are data-informed, outcomes-driven, and dedicated to continuous improvement that prioritizes people over processes.
Leadership
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Devon D. Burnett MBA
Co-Founder, Executive Director
Devon D. Burnett is the Executive Director and Co-Founder of Haven Path, a mission-driven organization dedicated to helping Medi-Cal members secure and sustain safe, stable housing. Raised as a Medi-Cal beneficiary and having experienced homelessness during his youth, Devon brings both lived experience and professional expertise to advancing housing and health equity across California.
Since beginning his career in healthcare administration in 2012, Devon has worked alongside executives at leading health systems—including UCSF Health, Kaiser Permanente, Sutter Health, and UC Davis Health. In these roles, he led initiatives focused on Medi-Cal populations, social determinants of health, and systems transformation. He witnessed firsthand how housing instability disrupts care continuity, prevents effective disease management, and undermines patient well-being—insights that continue to shape his belief that housing must be recognized as a core component of healthcare.
As a former Government Healthcare Consultant with Mercer, Devon worked directly with Executive leaders at the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) to assess the funding needs and policy requirements for CalAIM’s Enhanced Care Management (ECM) and Community Supports. He helped design capitation rate models that now serve as the foundation for how Medi-Cal Managed Care Plans fund and deliver these critical services statewide.
At Haven Path, Devon leads the organization’s delivery of Housing Transition Navigation Services (HTNS), Housing Tenancy and Sustaining Services (HTSS), and Transitional Rent Administration. Under his leadership, Haven Path partners with MCPs, housing authorities, and community-based providers to eliminate systemic barriers and provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive care.
Devon’s personal and professional journey is grounded in the belief that housing is more than shelter—it is the foundation for health, dignity, and opportunity. This belief fuels Haven Path’s mission:
A Path to Housing. A Foundation for Health. -
Barbara Burnett
Co-Founder, Community Partnerships Director
Barbara Burnett is the Co-Founder of Haven Path and a passionate advocate for housing stability, dignity, and access to care. Drawing from both professional experience and deep-rooted compassion, Barbara helped launch Haven Path with a vision to support vulnerable Californians—particularly those navigating poverty, housing insecurity, and the complexities of the Medi-Cal system.
With a background in After School Program Administration, Barbara brings a unique perspective on how housing instability directly impacts children’s academic success, behavior, and emotional well-being. She has worked closely with families facing housing challenges and understands the broader ripple effects that unstable housing has on learning, family structure, and community engagement.
At Haven Path, Barbara leads community partnerships, client outreach, and program coordination. She is known for her warm presence, administrative strength, and unwavering commitment to helping individuals and families overcome barriers to stability.
Barbara has a natural gift for identifying resources and connecting people to critical services—whether it’s housing, healthcare, food assistance, or emotional support. Her ability to build trust and navigate complex support systems makes her an essential bridge between community members and the care they need.
Grounded in empathy and driven by purpose, Barbara remains committed to the mission she helped shape:
A Path to Housing. A Foundation for Health.
Referral Partners Welcome
Are you a Medi-Cal Managed Care Plan, ECM provider, or housing support agency?
We’d love to partner. Contact us to discuss:
Referral coordination
Service delivery partnerships
Provider onboarding and MCP contract readiness
Email: partnerships@havenpath.org