Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Claire Cunningham, Director, Human Services Agency
Subject: Agreement with Abode Services for CalWORKs Housing Support Program Rapid Rehousing Services
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement with Abode Services for CalWORKs Housing Support Program rapid re-housing services for the term of September 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027 for a total obligation amount not to exceed $7,500,000.
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BACKGROUND:
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) awards annual amounts of Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) Housing Support Program (HSP) funds to counties that apply and demonstrate the ability to administer the nationally recognized rapid re-housing program model for CalWORKs families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Rapid re-housing (RRH) is one key component of the homeless crisis response system. RRH programs provide intensive services to individuals and families with significant barriers to returning to housing. RRH is a type of homeless service that provides enrolled clients with intensive housing location assistance, time-limited rental subsidies, and case management.
In March 2024, HSA released a Request for Proposals for Homeless Services, including continuing RRH Services for the period from September 2024 through June 2027. Abode Services was selected to continue to provide these services because its experience, qualifications and program approach best meets the needs of the County.
DISCUSSION:
HSA is requesting to contract with Abode Services to provide Housing Support Program RRH Services.
The purpose of this Agreement is to provide RRH services under the CalWORKs HSP to address the housing crisis of CalWORKs families at imminent risk of or experiencing homelessness. RRH services will include providing housing location services, temporary finan...
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