Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Ken Cole, Director, Human Services Agency
Subject: Measure K: Amendment to the Agreement with Abode Services for Rapid Re-Housing and Housing and Disability Advocacy Program Services
RECOMMENDATION:
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Measure K: Adopt a resolution authorizing an amendment to the agreement with Abode Services increasing the funding by $1,258,325.69 for a new total obligation amount not to exceed $5,329,239.77 with the term remaining July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023, for Rapid Re-Housing homeless services and Housing and Disability Advocacy Program services.
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BACKGROUND:
After obtaining Board approval on June 30, 2020, by Resolution No. R077527, the County entered into an agreement with Abode Services (Abode) for the term of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023, for a total obligation amount not to exceed $4,070,914.08 for the purposes of providing Rapid Re-Housing (RRH) and Housing and Disability Advocacy Program (HDAP) services.
Abode provides RRH services for families and adults experiencing homelessness who have significant barriers to returning to housing, such as long periods of homelessness, history of evictions, physical and mental health challenges, and other challenges. Participants receive intensive short- to medium-term rental subsidies, comprehensive housing identification services, and case management services. In addition, participants receive support to help them maintain housing by continuing case management services and providing rent subsidies that gradually reduce over time as the clients build resources to take on the full cost of rent.
Abode also provides HDAP services to adults who are experiencing homelessness and may be eligible for disability programs but are not yet enrolled in the applicable disability programs. HDAP is a specialized service that includes the RRH components described above along with intensive assistanc...
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