DATE: December 17, 2024
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Sanja Bugay, Director, Department of Social Services
SUBJECT: Resolution Accepting Transitional Housing Program and Housing Navigation and Maintenance Program Funding
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
1. Adopt Resolution authorizing the Department of Social Services to apply for and accept the Transitional Housing Program ($766,206) Round 6 and the Housing Navigation and Maintenance Program ($565,029) Round 3 allocations administered by the California Department of Housing and Community Development; and
2. Authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services, or their designee, to execute grant-related documents, including the Allocation Acceptance Forms for both programs.
REPORT
Approval of the recommended actions will allow the Department of Social Services (Department) to complete the allocation acceptance processes with the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for the Transitional Housing Program (THP) and Housing Navigation and Maintenance Program (HNMP) funding allocations designed to assist youth, aged 18 to 24 years old, to secure and maintain housing. The Department Director, or their designee, will be authorized to execute grant-related documents, including the Allocation Acceptance Forms and claims; however, the related Standard Agreements will be brought to the Board for approval at a later date. These allocations will be used to support housing support programs for youth aged 18 to 24 years old, prioritizing those formerly in the foster care or probation system. This item is countywide.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
Should your Board choose not to approve the recommended actions, the Department would forfeit a total of $1,331,235 in THP and HNMP funding intended to assist with housing services for young adults residing in the County.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no increase in Net County Cost associated with the recommended actions. If approved, the Department ...
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