Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Ken Cole, Director, Human Services Agency
Subject: Agreement with Pacifica Resource Center to provide Homeless Outreach Services
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing an agreement with Pacifica Resource Center to provide street-based homeless outreach services, for the term of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024, for a total obligation amount not to exceed $420,000.
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BACKGROUND:
In close collaboration with many County and community partners, the Human Services Agency (HSA) coordinates homeless outreach program services throughout San Mateo County, including homeless outreach services which serve unsheltered individuals and help them connect with shelter, housing and other services. These outreach services to contact and engage as many unsheltered individuals as feasible and work to build relationships with clients and serve as a key step toward permanent housing.
On February 4, 2022, HSA issued a Request for proposals (RFP) to identify providers of homeless outreach program services throughout San Mateo County, and Pacifica Resource Center (PRC) was selected as the Coastside region provider based on their experience, qualifications, and overall approach as outlined in the evaluation criteria of the RFP.
DISCUSSION:
HSA is proposing the County enter into a 24-month agreement with PRC to provide street-based homeless outreach services to San Mateo County unsheltered residents, for a term of July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2024, for a total obligation amount not to exceed $420,000. This funding will support two full-time homeless outreach case managers and partially support case managers to provide housing-focused case management. Under this agreement, PRC will identify individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness, assess their housing and service needs, and facilitate connections with shelter and other supportive services...
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