Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Iliana Rodriguez, Director, Human Services Agency
Subject: Measure K: Agreement with StarVista - Daybreak
RECOMMENDATION:
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Measure K: Adopt a resolution authorizing an agreement with StarVista to provide homeless shelter services for the term of July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2020 in an amount not to exceed $657,986.
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BACKGROUND:
San Mateo County has set a goal to reach a functional zero level of homelessness by 2020. The County has already begun implementing components of a strategic plan toward this goal. San Mateo County's homeless system includes homeless shelters, both emergency and transitional, as key short-term interventions designed to act as a safe place for homeless individuals or families to stay while working on a plan to return to housing. Homeless shelters provide an entry point into stabilization services and move individuals and families into permanent housing as quickly as possible.
In February 2017, the San Mateo County Human Services Agency (HSA) issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for homeless shelter services including both emergency shelter and transitional housing programs. StarVista was chosen as one of the providers because of their experience, qualifications and approach best meet the needs of the County.
StarVista provides transitional shelter services to homeless youth through their Daybreak shelter program.
DISCUSSION:
This agreement with StarVista for the operation of the Daybreak shelter will provide transitional shelter services, including a healthy, safe shelter facility and housing-focused case management services for all clients. Clients served will be youth who are experiencing homelessness and who may face a variety of barriers to maintain housing including little to no income, evictions, criminal convictions, alcohol or other substance use issues, mental and physical health challenges.
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