# 56.
Board of Supervisors
- Meeting Date:
- 12/06/2022
- Brief Title
- 2022 Annual HHSA Homeless Update
From:
Nolan Sullivan, Director, Health and Human Services Agency
Staff Contact:
Ian Evans, Adult and Aging Branch Director, Health and Human Services Agency, x8297
Supervisorial District Impact:
Countywide
Subject
Receive informational update regarding the Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency - Homeless Services goals and progress and an overview of next steps in alignment with the 2022 Yolo County Plan to End Homelessness. (No general fund impact) (Sullivan)
Recommended Action
Receive informational update regarding the Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency - Homeless Services goals and progress and an overview of next steps in alignment with the 2022 Yolo County Plan to End Homelessness.
Strategic Plan Goal(s)
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Thriving Residents |
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Safe Communities |
Reason for Recommended Action/Background
In the past few years, homelessness has become a significant issue in Yolo County due to the increase in the County’s homeless population. With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic came an increase of health and safety concerns for this vulnerable population and those who serve them. Led by Yolo County, a collaboration was formed with local jurisdictions, service providers, healthcare providers, and private businesses to create Project Roomkey. Project Roomkey provided congregate shelter with the aim to prevent, prepare for, and respond to Coronavirus. The effect of this three-year response can be seen in the decreased number of unsheltered individuals counted in the 2022 Point-In-Time (PIT) count and in the flattening of the curve for all individuals and families experiencing homelessness as compared to the 2019 PIT Count data. The collaboration in the homeless system continues through the concerted efforts of the Commission to Address Homelessness, the Homeless and Poverty Action Coalition (HPAC), and HHSA staff.
Also, in conjunction with the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Round 3 grant application submission, HHSA took the opportunity to partner with Resource Development Associates (RDA) and HPAC to update the 2019 Yolo County Plan to End Homelessness. In the 2023-26 Yolo County Plan to Address Homelessness, HHSA will collaborate and coordinate with jurisdictions, HPAC, and partners in the community to strive to meet the following goals as outlined:
Also, in conjunction with the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Round 3 grant application submission, HHSA took the opportunity to partner with Resource Development Associates (RDA) and HPAC to update the 2019 Yolo County Plan to End Homelessness. In the 2023-26 Yolo County Plan to Address Homelessness, HHSA will collaborate and coordinate with jurisdictions, HPAC, and partners in the community to strive to meet the following goals as outlined:
- Strengthen Homeless Crisis Response System and Prevention Services.
- Increase Permanent Affordable Housing Options for Those Experiencing or At-Risk of Homelessness.
- Improve Collaboration and Coordination Between Physical and Behavioral Healthcare & Housing and Homeless Services.
- Strengthen Systems Level Coordination.
Collaborations (including Board advisory groups and external partner agencies)
Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency
Executive Commission to Address Homelessness
Yolo County Homeless and Poverty Action Coalition
Executive Commission to Address Homelessness
Yolo County Homeless and Poverty Action Coalition
Fiscal Impact
No Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact (Expenditure)
- Total cost of recommended action:
- $
- Amount budgeted for expenditure:
- $
- Additional expenditure authority needed:
- $
- On-going commitment (annual cost):
- $
Source of Funds for this Expenditure
- General Fund
- $0
Attachments
Form Review
- Form Started By:
- tdickinson
- Started On:
- 07/14/2022 01:47 PM
- Final Approval Date:
- 11/08/2022