Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Iliana Rodriguez, Director, Human Services Agency
Subject: Measure K: Agreement with LifeMoves for Homeless Outreach Team Services
RECOMMENDATION:
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Measure K: Adopt a resolution authorizing an agreement with LifeMoves to provide homeless outreach team services for the term of July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 in an amount not to exceed $712,000.
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BACKGROUND:
The Homeless Outreach Team (HOT) Program provides street-based outreach, engagement, and case management to San Mateo County's unsheltered homeless population throughout the County, with a focus on those who are chronically homeless, in order to address unmet needs and successfully engage and transition the population into housing. The services also include a rapid response outreach component to inquiries from local municipalities, service providers, or community members.
The Human Services Agency (HSA) conducted a Request for Proposals (RFP) on December 28, 2016 for homeless outreach and community health outreach services. LifeMoves was selected as the provider who best met the needs of the County. LifeMoves has experience providing Homeless Outreach Team (HOT) outreach services to unsheltered homeless individuals throughout San Mateo County, with particular focus on individuals who are chronically homeless with significant housing barriers.
DISCUSSION:
The agreement with LifeMoves will provide administration of the HOT program, outreach services, and housing-focused case management to unsheltered homeless individuals. HOT case managers will identify and engage highly vulnerable homeless individuals who face barriers in obtaining and maintaining housing, and have the longest histories of homelessness. HOT will provide housing-focused case management and will develop a housing plan, which will include helping the client apply for or access housing vouchers, shared housing, ...
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