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REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE: March 19, 2024
FROM: Steve Bade, Assistant City
ITEM NO. 9.2(e)
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SUBJECT: 9.2(e) --Consider Homeless Housing Assistance and Prevention Program, Round
5, Joint Application/Action Plan and Memorandum of Understanding
Recommendation
Approve and authorize the following actions, as the Administrative Entity for the NorCal
Continuum of Care, for the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program, Round 5:
(1) Authorize the City Manager or their designee to submit the Draft Joint
Application/Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plan (Action Plan) to the
California Interagency Council on Homelessness (CalICH);
(2) Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and authorize the City Manager to
execute the MOU and to submit the MOU to CalICH;
(3) Find that applying for and accepting grant funding is not considered a project under the
California Environmental Quality Act; and
(4) Find that applying for and accepting grant funding is an exempt activity under the
National Environmental Policy Act under 24 CFR 58.34(a)(3).
Fiscal Impact
The NorCal Continuum of Care (NorCal CoC) is allocated Homeless Housing, Assistance, and
Prevention Program Round 5 (HHAP-5) funds directly from the CalICH in the form of a grant.
Participating Counties of the NorCal CoC are also allocated HHAP-5 funds. The total funds
available for the NorCal CoC (and participating county governments) is $7,103,206.43.
There is no fiscal impact to the general fund because the City of Redding (City) as the
Administrative Entity (AE) to the NorCal CoC is funded for administrative and project costs
through various NorCal CoC grants.
Alternative Action
City Council (Council) may choose not to approve the MOU and/or authorize submission of the
draft Action Plan or may direct staff to amend either one or both; however, the application and
associated materials are due for submission by March 27, 2024 and have been reviewed by
Report to Redding City Council March 14, 2024
Re: 9.2(e)--HHAP5 JointApplication, MOU and Draft Regional Homelessness Action PlanPage 2
multiple agencies and changes will require significant time to revise. Not submitting the
requested information by the due date may result in the NorCal CoC not receiving the HHAP-5
grant funds to combat homelessness in the seven -county region.
Background/Analysis
On September 29, 2023, the CalICH issued the HHAP-5 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA)
as authorized by Assembly Bill 129. Through this NOFA, block grants have been made available
to all California counties and all California Continuums of Care for the purpose of addressing
homelessness within their geographic regions. Such geographic regions are required to apply
jointly for HHAP-5 funds. The NorCal CoC and each of its participating counties; Del Norte,
Lassen, Modoc, Plumas, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou are considered one region. The state's funding
priorities for HHAP-5 are to sustain current, existing federal, state and local investments that
support long-term housing, supportive services and permanent housing solutions.
Housing Tools, a community and housing development consultant, was contracted to complete
the HHAP-5 grant application process. After robust public outreach, Housing Tools completed a
draft Action Plan and a MOU as required by the NOFA. The Action Plan sets forth roles and
responsibilities of the counties, the CoC, and the City as the Administrative Entity (AE). It also
details outreach programs, interim and permanent housing options, how funds will be spent, what
specific performance data will be required and the plan to improve system performance. The
MOU memorializes the agreement of the counties and the NorCal CoC to submit a joint
application/Action Plan, agree to administer the NorCal CoC portion of the grant allocation
through the AE and acknowledge which counties will administer their county allocations
individually.
The NorCal CoC and all participant counties are required to have their legislative bodies review
the draft Action Plan and MOU prior to final submission of the documents to CalICH. Once
CalICH approves the grant application, funds will be deposited with the City as the AE for the
NorCal CoC. The NorCal CoC will then publish a Notice of Funding Availability for NorCal
CoC participants to apply for grants to support local homelessness programs. The City (outside
of its role as AE) will have the opportunity to apply for these funds when available.
Environmental Review
Applying for and accepting grant funding is not considered a project under the California
Environmental Quality Act.
Applying for and accepting grant funding is considered an exempt activity under the National
Environmental Policy Act, 24 CFR 58.34(a)(3).
Council Priority/City Manager Goals
• Government of the 211t Century - `Be relevant and proactive to the opportunities and
challenges of today's residents and workforce. Anticipate the future to make better
decisions today."
• Economic Development- "Facilitate and become a catalyst for economic development in
Redding to create jobs, retain current businesses and attract new ones, and encourage
investment in the community."
Report to Redding City Council March 14, 2024
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Attachments
^Memorandum of Understanding_HHAPS_Draft
ANorCal CoC Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plan. Draft
HOMELESS HOUSING, ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION PROGRAM, ROUND 5
JOINTIREGIONAL
UNDERSTANDING
Bel een the County of Del Norte, the County of Lessen, the County of Modoc:, the
County of Plumas, the Counly of Shasta, the County of Sierra, the County of Siskiyou, the
NorCal ConfirwUrn of Care, and The City of Redding (as the Administrative Entity for the
NorCal Confinuum of Care)
The State of California Interagency Council on Homelessness ("Council") issued the
Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Round 5 ("HHAP-5") Notice of Funding
Availability ("NOFA") dated September 29, 2023 as authorized by Assembly Bill 129 which
was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on July 10, 2023. Through this NOFA,
block grants have been made available to all California Counties and all California
Continuums of Care (hereinafter referred to collectively as "jurisdictions") for the purpose
of addressing homelessness within their geographic coverage areas.
B. PURPOSE F THE AGREEMENT
Geographic coverage areas or regions, defined by Council as a county and the
Continuum of Care within it, are required to apply together for HHAP-5 and jointly
complete a Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plan ("the Plan"). Each of the
Counties of Del Norte, Lassen, Modoc, Plumas, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou (collectively as
"Counties", individually as "County") and the NorCal Continuum of Care ("Continuum of
Care" or "CoC") are the eligible applicants and are defined as one region. Each eligible
applicant may receive their allocation directly from Council and serve as their own
Administrative Entity ("AE") to receive and expend funding for the jusisdiction, or they
may designate an eligible applicant in their region to serve as their AE. This indicates to
the Council which eligible applicant will enter into a contract with the State to receive
and administer allocations.
Through this agreement, the Counties and the Continuum of Care agree:
1. to submit a joint application for HHAP-5 funds through the Plan.
2. to administer the Continuum of Care's allocation of HHAP-5 funds, and the County
allocations of HHAP-5 funds for Modoc, Plumas and Sierra Counties through the
City of Redding, the AE for the Continuum of Care.
3. that County allocations of HHAP-5 funds for Del Norte, Lassen, Shasta and Siskiyou
Counties will be individually administered by each of these counties.
This agreement sets forth roles and responsibilities of the Counties, the Continuum of Care,
and The City of Redding as the AE for the submission of the Plan, local administration of
funds, oversight of fiscal and programmatic aspects of use of HHAP-5 funds and local
collaboration on the implementation of the Plan.
NorCal Continuum of Care HHAP-5 Memorandum of Understanding
C. DECLARATIONS
1 . The Counties and the Continuum of Care have a shared interest in addressing and
remediating homelessness within the seven -county geographic area served by
the Continuum of Care.
2. The Counties and the Continuum of Care have a longstanding history of
collaborating on development and implementation of plans and strategies for
addressing homelessness.
3. The Continuum of Care serves as the regional collaborative entity that makes
funding determinations for many homeless assistance programs and supports the
homeless service system of care in the seven -county region.
4. The intent of HHAP-5 funding is to support local jurisdictions in their unified response
to reduce and address homelessness.
5. Counties and the Continuum of Care are each eligible to apply for allocations of
HHAP-5 funding collectively.
6. The Counties and the Continuum of Care are required to submit a joint application
for HHAP-5 funds.
7. The Plan has been developed collaboratively by the Counties and the Continuum
of Care.
8. The Continuum of Care has designated The City of Redding to serve as the AE for
HHAP-5 funds received by the Continuum of Care.
9. The Counties of Modoc, Plumas and Sierra have designated The City of Redding
to serve as the AE for their respective County allocations of HHAP-5 funds.
10. The Counties of Del Norte, Lassen, Shasta and Siskiyou have chosen to serve as the
individual AEs for their respective County allocations of HHAP-5 funds.
D. STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS
The Plan shall be reflected in a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") committing
each signatory to participation in, and to comply with, the Plan. This MOU is intended to
fulfill these statutory requirements.
E. COUNCIL MOU GUIDANCE
This MOU commits each signatory to uphold, participate in, and comply with the
actions, roles, and responsibilities of each eligible applicant in the region as described in
the HHAP-5 Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plan and summarized below.
1. Commitments to the roles and responsibilities of each eligible applicant within the
region as they pertain to outreach and site coordination, siting and use of
available public land, the development of interim and permanent housing
options, and coordinating, connecting, and delivering services to individuals
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experiencing homelessness or at risk of experiencing homelessness, within the
seven -county region. See Section 2.1 in the HHAP-5 the Plan.
2. Commitments to Key Actions each eligible applicant will take to improve the
system performance measures. See Section 2.2 in the HHAP-5 the Plan.
3. Commitments to Key Actions each eligible applicant will take to ensure racial and
gender equity in service delivery, housing placements, housing retention, and any
other means to affirm equitable access to housing and services for racial and
ethnic groups overrepresented among residents experiencing homelessness. See
Section 2.3 in the HHAP-5 Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plan.
4. Commitments to actions each eligible applicant will take to reduce homelessness
among individuals exiting institutional settings, including but not limited to jails,
prisons, hospitals, and any other institutions such as foster care, behavioral health
facilities, etc. as applicable in the region. See Section 2.4 in the HHAP-5 Regionally
Coordinated Homelessness Action Plan.
5. Commitments to roles of each eligible applicant in the utilization of local, state,
and federal funding programs to end homelessness. See Section 2.5 in the HHAP-
5 Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plan.
6. Commitments to the roles and responsibilities of each eligible applicant to
connect individuals to wrap-around services from all eligible federal, state, and
local benefit programs. See Section 2.6 in the HHAP-5 Regionally Coordinated
Homelessness Action Plan.
F. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
(a) The County of Del Norte hereby agrees to:
1. Directly administer its county HHAP-5 allocation of $957,459.26 with the Council,
including all reporting and grant administration.
2. Uphold, participate in, and comply with the actions, roles, and responsibilities of
each eligible applicant and jurisdiction in the region as described in the HHAP-5
the Plan. The Plan is attached to this MOU as Exhibit A.
3. Collaborate with the Continuum of Care and local stakeholders on planning and
implementation of efforts to address homelessness within the seven -county region
through continued staff participation on Continuum of Care committees,
including the Continuum of Care Executive Board, and the Continuum of Care
General Membership.
4. Provide fiscal and programmatic reports regarding use and expenditure of Del
Norte County's portion of the CoC's HHAP-5 allocation to the AE on a schedule to
be determined by the Continuum of Care.
5. Review fiscal and programmatic reports prepared by The City of Redding as the
AE for submission to the State of California for the HHAP-5 program.
(b) The County of Lassen hereby agrees to:
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1 . Directly administer its county HHAP-5 allocation of $184,869.66 with the Council,
including all reporting and grant administration.
2. Uphold, participate in, and comply with the actions, roles, and responsibilities of
each eligible applicant and jurisdiction in the region as described in the HHAP-5
Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plan ("the Plan"). The Plan is
attached to this MOU as Exhibit A.
3. Collaborate with the Continuum of Care and local stakeholders on planning and
implementation of efforts to address homelessness within the seven -county region
through continued staff participation on Continuum of Care committees,
including the Continuum of Care Executive Board, and the Continuum of Care
General Membership.
4. Provide fiscal and programmatic reports regarding use and expenditure of Lassen
County's portion of the CoC's HHAP-5 allocation to the City of Redding as the AE
on a schedule to be determined by the Continuum of Care.
5. Review fiscal and programmatic reports prepared by The City of Redding as the
AE for submission to the State of California for the HHAP-5 program.
(c) The County of Shasta hereby agrees to:
1. Directly administer its county HHAP-5 allocation of $1,397,559.41 with the Council,
including all reporting and grant administration.
2. Uphold, participate in, and comply with the actions, roles, and responsibilities of
each eligible applicant and jurisdiction in the region as described in the HHAP-5
Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plan ("the Plan"). The Plan is
attached to this MOU as Exhibit A.
3. Collaborate with the Continuum of Care and local stakeholders on planning and
implementation of efforts to address homelessness within the seven -county region
through continued staff participation on Continuum of Care committees,
including the Continuum of Care Executive Board, and the Continuum of Care
General Membership.
4. Provide fiscal and programmatic reports regarding use and expenditure of Shasta
County's portion of the CoC's HHAP-5 allocation to the City of Redding as the AE
on a schedule to be determined by the Continuum of Care.
5. Review fiscal and programmatic reports prepared by The City of Redding as the
AE for submission to the State of California for the HHAP-5 program.
(d) The County of Siskiyou hereby agrees to:
Directly administer its county HHAP-5 allocation of $699,469.52 with the Council,
including all reporting and grant administration.
2. Uphold, participate in, and comply with the actions, roles, and responsibilities of
each eligible applicant and jurisdiction in the region as described in the HHAP-5
NorCal Continuum of Care HHAP-5 Memorandum of Understanding 4
Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plan ("the Plan"). The Plan is
attached to this MOU as Exhibit A.
3. Collaborate with the Continuum of Care and local stakeholders on planning and
implementation of efforts to address homelessness within the seven -county region
through continued staff participation on Continuum of Care committees,
including the Continuum of Care Executive Board, and the Continuum of Care
General Membership.
4. Provide fiscal and programmatic reports regarding use and expenditure of
Siskiyou County's portion of the CoC's HHAP-5 allocation to the City of Redding as
the AE on a schedule to be determined by the Continuum of Care.
5. Review fiscal and programmatic reports prepared by The City of Redding as the
AE for submission to the State of California for the HHAP-5 program.
(e) The County of Modoc hereby agrees to:
1. Receive its county HHAP-5 allocation of $37,249.86 and authorize the allocation to
be administered by The City of Redding as the AE for the Continuum of Care.
2. Uphold, participate in, and comply with the actions, roles, and responsibilities of
each eligible applicant and jurisdiction in the region as described in the HHAP-5
Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plan ("the Plan"). The Plan is
attached to this MOU as Exhibit A.
3. Collaborate with the Cal Continuum of Care and local stakeholders on planning
and implementation of efforts to address homelessness within the seven -county
region through continued staff participation on Continuum of Care committees,
including the Continuum of Care Executive Board, and the Continuum of Care
General Membership.
4. Provide fiscal and programmatic reports regarding use and expenditure of Modoc
County's portion of the CoC's HHAP-5 allocation, as well as Modoc's county
HHAP-5 allocation to the City of Redding as the AE on a schedule to be
determined by the Continuum of Care.
5. Review fiscal and programmatic reports prepared by The City of Redding as the
AE for submission to the State of California for the HHAP-5 program.
(f) The County of Plumas hereby agrees to:
1. Receive its county HHAP-5 allocation of $184,869.66 and authorize the allocation
to be administered by The City of Redding, as the AE for the Continuum of Care.
2. Uphold, participate in, and comply with the actions, roles, and responsibilities of
each eligible applicant and jurisdiction in the region as described in the HHAP-5
Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plan ("the Plan"). The Plan is
attached to this MOU as Exhibit A.
3. Collaborate with the Cal Continuum of Care and local stakeholders on planning
and implementation of efforts to address homelessness within the seven -county
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region through continued staff participation on Continuum of Care committees,
including the Continuum of Care Executive Board, and the Continuum of Care
General Membership.
4. Provide fiscal and programmatic reports regarding use and expenditure of Plumas
County's portion of the CoC's HHAP-5 allocation, as well as Plumas' county HHAP-
5 allocation to the City of Redding on a schedule to be determined by the
Continuum of Care.
5. Review fiscal and programmatic reports prepared by The City of Redding as the
AE for submission to the State of California for the HHAP-5 program.
(g) The County of Sierra hereby agrees to:
1. Receive its county HHAP-5 allocation of $16,555.55 and authorize the allocation to
be administered by The City of Redding, as the AE for the Continuum of Care.
2. Uphold, participate in, and comply with the actions, roles, and responsibilities of
each eligible applicant and jurisdiction in the region as described in the HHAP-5
Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plan ("the Plan"). The Plan is
attached to this MOU as Exhibit A.
3. Collaborate with the Continuum of Care and local stakeholders on planning and
implementation of efforts to address homelessness within the seven -county region
through continued staff participation on Continuum of Care committees,
including the Continuum of Care Executive Board, and the Continuum of Care
General Membership.
4. Provide fiscal and programmatic reports regarding use and expenditure of Sierra
County's portion of the CoC's HHAP-5 allocation, as well as Sierra's county HHAP-
5 allocation to the City of Redding as the AE on a schedule to be determined by
the Continuum of Care.
5. Review fiscal and programmatic reports prepared by The City of Redding as the
AE for submission to the State of California for the HHAP-5 program.
(h) The Continuum of Care hereby agrees to:
Uphold, participate in, and comply with the actions, roles, and responsibilities of
each eligible applicant and jurisdiction in the region as described in the Plan. The
Plan is attached to this MOU as Exhibit A.
2. Publish and maintain the proposed, approved, and amended versions of the Plan
on its internet website.
3. Collaborate with the Counties and local stakeholders on planning and
implementation of efforts to address homelessness within the seven -county region
through continued staff participation on Continuum of Care committees,
including the Continuum of Care Executive Board, and the Continuum of Care
General Membership.
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4. Provide ongoing oversight of fiscal and programmatic management of HHAP-5
funds administered through The City of Redding as the AE.
(i) The City of Redding hereby agrees to:
1. Uphold, participate in, and comply with the actions, roles, and responsibilities of
each eligible applicant and jurisdiction in the region as described in the Plan. The
Plan is attached to this MOU as Exhibit A.
2. Coordinate activities necessary to applying for and receiving HHAP-5 funds,
including coordinating and submitting the RCHAP.
3. Accept disbursement of and administer the CoC's HHAP-5 allocation totaling
$3,625,173.51.
4. Accept disbursement of and administer the county HHAP-5 allocations for Modoc,
Plumas and Sierra Counties totaling $238,675.07
5. Verify and retain documentation of HHAP-5 uses and expenditures as required by
the State of California and the HHAP-5 program.
6. Respond appropriately to any program -specific audit or monitoring requests from
the HHAP-5 program, the Counties or any other relevant authority.
7. Generate and submit all fiscal and programmatic reports required by the HHAP-5
program, submitting these to the Continuum of Care Executive Board for review
prior to submission to the State of California.
This agreement shall commence upon the date signed and shall terminate on October
1, 2028 or until all obligations to the HHAP-5 program have been fulfilled.
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By signature below, the undersigned representatives for each partner entity confirm that
they are authorized to enter into this agreement on behalf of their respective agency
and agree to the terms set forth herein.
For the NorCal Continuum of Care:
Kristen Schreder, CoC Executive Board Chair Date
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By signature below, the undersigned representatives for each partner entity confirm that
they are authorized to enter into this agreement on behalf of their respective agency
and agree to the terms set forth herein.
For the County of Del Norte:
[NAME AND TITLE]
Approved as to form:
[NAME AND TITLE]
Date
W•
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By signature below, the undersigned representatives for each partner entity confirm that
they are authorized to enter into this agreement on behalf of their respective agency
and agree to the terms set forth herein.
For the County of Lassen:
[NAME AND TITLE]
Approved as to form:
[NAME AND TITLE]
Date
W•
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By signature below, the undersigned representatives for each partner entity confirm that
they are authorized to enter into this agreement on behalf of their respective agency
and agree to the terms set forth herein.
For the County of Modoc:
[NAME AND TITLE]
Approved as to form:
[NAME AND TITLE]
Date
W•
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By signature below, the undersigned representatives for each partner entity confirm that
they are authorized to enter into this agreement on behalf of their respective agency
and agree to the terms set forth herein.
For the County of Plumas:
[NAME AND TITLE]
Approved as to form:
[NAME AND TITLE]
Date
W•
By signature below, the undersigned representatives for each partner entity confirm that
they are authorized to enter into this agreement on behalf of their respective agency
and agree to the terms set forth herein.
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For The County of Shasta:
[NAME AND TITLE]
Approved as to form:
[NAME AND TITLE]
Date
Date
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By signature below, the undersigned representatives for each partner entity confirm that
they are authorized to enter into this agreement on behalf of their respective agency
and agree to the terms set forth herein.
For the County of Sierra:
[NAME AND TITLE]
Approved as to form:
[NAME AND TITLE]
Date
W•
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By signature below, the undersigned representatives for each partner entity confirm that
they are authorized to enter into this agreement on behalf of their respective agency
and agree to the terms set forth herein.
For the County of Siskiyou:
Date:
ATTEST:
LAURA BYNUM
Clerk, Board of Supervisors
M;
Deputy
Michael N. Kobseff, CHAIR
Board of Supervisors
County of Siskiyou
State of California
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By signature below, the undersigned representatives for each partner entity confirm that
they are authorized to enter into this agreement on behalf of their respective agency
and agree to the terms set forth herein.
For the City of Redding:
BARRY TIPPIN
City Manager
City of Redding
A Municipal Corporation
Approved as to form:
NATALIA K. EBERSOLE
Assistant City Attorney
Date
Date
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EXHIBIT REGIONALLY I T HOMELESSNESS ACTION PLAN
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Purpose of this Template
The California Interagency Council on Homelessness (Cal ICH) in partnership with the Department of Housing and
Community Development (HCD) is providing this optional application template, inclusive of the Regionally Coordinated
Homelessness Action Plan, for use by jurisdictions seeking funding under Round 5 of the Homeless Housing, Assistance and
Prevention Program (HHAP-5).
This template closely mirrors the online application portal and is intended to support the regional development and
submission of information required for approval by Cal ICH as required in AB 129 (Health & Safety Code § 50230, et seq.).
This template will not be collected by Cal ICH nor reviewed in lieu of an official application submission. Applicants are
responsible for inputting the required information into the online aciication aortal and submitting the official application
through the portal no later than 5:00 p.m. on March 27, 2024.
N1 PART 1: REGIONAL IDENTIFICATION AND CONTRACTING INFORMATION
0 PART 11: REGIONALLY COORDINATED HOMELESSNESS ACTION PLAN
2.1: Participating Jurisdictions' Roles and Responsibilities
2.2 Performance Measures and Improvement Plan
2.3 Equity Improvement Plan
2.4 Plan to Reduce the Number of People Experiencing Homelessness Upon Exiting an Institutional Setting
2.5 Plan to Utilize Local, State, and Federal Funds to End Homelessness
2.6 Plan to Connect People Experiencing Homelessness to All Eligible Benefit Programs
2.7 Memorandum of Understanding
2.8 Application Development Process Certification
® PART III: FUNDING PLAN(S)
Part 1: Remonal Identification i
1. Select the CoC Region.
2. Indicate which of the eligible applicants are participating in this HHAP-5 application.
3. Indicate the Administrative Entity and provide contact information for each Eligible Applicant.
Administrative Entity Information
Contact Information for each Eligible Applicant
Part II: ReaJoncill- Coordinated Homelessness Action Plan
2.1 Participating Jurisdictions' Roles and Responsibilities
1. First identify and describe the specific roles and responsibilities of each participating Eligible Applicant in the region regarding:
a. Outreach and site coordination;
b. Siting and use of available land;
c. Development of interim and permanent housing options; and
d. Coordination and connection to the delivery of services for individuals experiencing or at risk of experiencing
homelessness within the region.
2. Then describe and explain how all collaborating Eligible Applicants in the region are coordinating in each area.
Optional: You may also include roles and responsibilities of small jurisdictions in the region that elect to engage and collaborate
on the plan.
Outreach and Site Coordination
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County ofModoc Outreach isconducted bv7.E^A/C.H,the County CBO and coordinated with the AUURJ3POliCe
|[}eDci[fnleDtand the MOdOCCOUntYSheriff's [)eOcirfnlentOsDeCeBan/.
County of Shasta Shasta County HHSAand the Sherriff's Department coordinate with local partners tOidentify areas
for homeless outreach on a monthly basis. Shasta Community Health Center, Medical and Street
Hill Country Wellness Center conduct street outreach 1/2{]Oyper week. Crisis Intervention
Response Team (C|RT) conducts street outreach in encampments.
Shasta Thrive conducts outreach 2-3 days a week that includes encampments and emergency
shelters. Shasta County Office of Education conducts outreach through local schools to offer
emergency housing atlocal Motel 6for homeless students and their families
One Safe Place conducts outreach a|Shasta COUecie.
County of Siskilyou Siskiyou County hired a homeless outreach worker who will conduct street outreach throughout
the County. Additionally, the County contracted with the Yreka Police Department to oversee a
Homeless Liaison Officer who responds to calls related to homelessness by connecting
unsheltered individuals to services and resources in the City of Yreka. The Behavioral Health
mobile crisis team, once implemented, will also coordinate with homeless outreach efforts
throughout the County.
Given the individual roles and responsibilities identified above, describe and explain how all participating jurisdictions are D[will begin
tOcoordinate these efforts to ensure comprehensive outreach and site coordination to individuals experiencing and at -risk of
experiencing homelessness inthe region.
Going forward, the CoC will be implementing a more coordinated approach to the PIT count. The CoCplans tohire oPIT coordinator towork with all ofthe
7 counties, conduct training, develop forms, provide technical assistance and oversee the entire count. Because ofthe vast geographic size ofthe NorCa|CoC
service area (counties and cities are hundreds of miles apart), the CoC is leaning heavily on the services offered by its HIVIIS/CES lead, United Way of Northern
California. The United Way also serves as the 2-1-1 information service for 5 of the 7 counties in the region. The United Way has implemented a process
whereby they share information among service providers in the 7 counties to refer individuals for services who are contacted during outreach and place
individuals in housing, including referrals and placement across county lines when that ioappropriate.
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County of Del Norte Del Norte County's Planning Department provides all services and decision making related to
land use and development in the County's unincorporated area. County -owned land will be
used for an emergency shelter and micro shelter village. We recently received the approval of
the Board of Supervisors for this use.
County of Modoc Modoc County's Planning Department provides all services and decision making related to land
use and development in the County's unincorporated area. The City of Alturas provides planning
services within their iurisdiction.
County of Shasta Shasta County's Planning Department provides all services and decision making related to land
use and development in the County's unincorporated area. The Planning staff from the cities of
Reddina, Shasta Lake and Anderson provide those same services within their incorporated areas.
County of Siskiyou Siskiyou County's Community Development/Planning Department provides all services and
decision-making related to land use and development in the County unincorporated area. The
Planning staff from the local incorporated cities provide those same services within their
iurisclictions.
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Given the individual roles and responsibilities identified above, describe and explain how all participating jurisdictions are or will begin
to coordinate these efforts to use and develop available land to address and end homelessness in the region.
While land use and entitlement decisions are specific to each County and City/Town (due to individual General Plans and Zoning Codes), the CoC will
encourage counties to share at CoC meetings how they are working within their jurisdictions to participate in land use and development decisions which
support the development of affordable and permanent supportive housing. Examples include participating in local Housing Element update meetings, and
proactively working with developers seeking entitlements for the development of affordable housing and with shelter operators planning new shelters.
Development of Interim and Permanent Housing Options
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County of Shasta The County's affordable housing development efforts to address homelessness are centralized in
the Health and Human Services Agency. The staff from this agency is responsible for applying for
funding, issuing RFPs/RFQs, and working with developers and service providers.
The cities of Redding, Shasta Lake City and Anderson engage in efforts to address affordable
housing by applying for funding, issuing RFPs/RFQs, and working with developers and service
providers.
County of Sierra The County's affordable housing development efforts to address homelessness are centralized in
the Health and Human Services Agency. The staff from this agency is responsible for applying for
funding,; issuing RFPs/RFQs; and working with developers and; servi.
County of Siskiyou Siskiyou County's PSH development efforts to address homelessness are centralized in the Health
and Human Services Agency. Staff from this agency are responsible for applying for funding,
issuing RFPs/RFQs, and working with developers and service providers. Cities with larger homeless
populations share the responsibility to support the development of affordable housing. For
example, the Cities of Yreka and Mt. Shasta have demonstrated political and financial support
for affordable housing development.
Given the individual roles and responsibilities identified above, describe and explain how all participating jurisdictions are or will begin
to coordinate these efforts to develop adequate interim and permanent housing options to address and end homelessness in the
region.
As described above, in most counties in the NorCal CoC region, the responsibility for the development of interim and permanent housing solutions currently
resides with the Health and Human Services Departments of each county government. For two of the counties, it is local nonprofits who are assuming this
role. In all cases, it is the representatives of all of these agencies who sit on the CoC Executive Board, which guides and directs conversations and coordination
about the development of housing solutions. At the meetings, the members and Board members are able to share about their current and planned projects,
developers they are working with, and how they are dealing with community opposition to affordable housing. In this way, they are supporting the
development of housing throughout the region.
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Given the individual roles and responsibilities identified above, describe how all participating jurisdictions are or will begin to coordinate
to provide the full array of services, including interim and permanent housing solutions to people experiencing and at -risk of
experiencing homelessness in the region.
The primary mechanism for the counties in this large geographic area to coordinate services is through the use of a single unified Coordinated Entry System.
The United Way of Northern California oversees the Coordinated Entry System for the NorCal CoC. This agency also provides 2-1-1 information services
(which is a one call process for individuals to be connected to a full array of needed services, including housing resources) for 5 of the 7 member counties in
the NorCal CoC. This ensure that individuals are connected to the most appropriate services regardless of where they live in the region and that they are
prioritized for housing based upon a consistent set of measures used throughout the CoC.
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2.2 System Performance Measures and Improvement Plan
1. First identify the most recent system performance measures for the region.
2. Then describe the key action(s) the region intends to take to improve each system performance measure.
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SPM J o; Number of people accessing services who are experiencing homelessness.
2,526
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Del Norte County:
expand existing
services offered by
Del Norte Mission
Possible by
enlisting current
staff from DHHS
Behavioral Health
Housing Services
to provide
outreach services
to encampment
residents.
Del Norte County:
expand the
number of people
with lived
experience of
homelessness that
participate on the
local advisory
board to the
NorCal CoC.
I I I 101%,
112 VITO 91111 F-lua
State
State
County
of Del
Norte
Health
and
Human
Services
County
of Del
Norte
Health
and
Human
Services
CBO Del
Norte
Mission
Possible
CBO Del
Norte
Mission
Possible
2024-
2027
2024-
2027
Review of HMIS
data to track
progress
Review of HMIS
data to track
progress
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SPM 7.10. Racial and ethnic disparities omonq those accessin-Q services who are experiencing homelessness.
American Indian or Alaska Native People who identify as American Indian or Alaska Native constitute 2.5% of the
population in the NorCal Region (ACS, 2022) but 4.7% of those who are experiencing
homelessness (HMIS, 2022).
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific People who identify as Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander constitute 0.3% of the
Islander
population in the NorCal Region (ACS, 2022) but 0.6% of those who are experiencing
homelessness (HMIS, 2022).
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All counties: Each PLHA, HHAP State
Counties
Local tribes 2024-2029 Review of HMIS data to
County will work to
of Del
represented track progress
maintain relationships
Norte,
throughout the
with their respective
Lassen,
7 -county region
local tribal
Modoc,
organizations. This will
Plumas,
include facilitating
Shasta,
focus groups in
Sierra and
partnership with Native
Siskiyou
and Indigenous
peoples to identify
and understand the
root causes of racial
and ethnic disparities
among those who are
experiencing
homelessness and to
determine service
gaps and supports
needed to prevent
and end homelessness
for these populations.
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SPM Ib.- Number of people experiencing unsheltered homelessness on a single night (unsheltered PIT count)
Key Action (s) for Improving SPM I b
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SPM 7. 1 b, Racial and ethnic disparities among those exoeriencina unsheltered homelessness on a sinale n
Black or African American
People who identify as Black or African American constitute 2.0% of the population in the
NorCal region (ACS, 2022) but represent 2.7% (HMIS, 2022) to 3.3% (PIT, 2022) of those
experiencing unsheltered homelessness.
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Action (s) for Improvinq SPM 7.1 b
Del Norte County will partner
with local CBO's who work
closely and have developed
relationships with these
overrepresented and
underserved populations. We
will also work in concert with
local tribal governments to
develop culturally sensitive
strategies for connecting tribal
members to housing and
support services, including
street outreach efforts.
PLHA, HHAP, State
ERF
County of
Del Norte
Department
of Health
and Human
Services
Del Norte 2024-2027 Review of PIT data
Mission to track progress
Possible
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SPM 2- Number of people accessing services who are experiencing homelessness for the first time.
Key Action (s) for Improving SPM 2
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SPM 7,21- Racial and ethnic disparities in the number of people accessing services who are experiencing horne/essness for the first
time.
SPM 3, Number of people exiting homelessness into permanent housing.
Key Action (s) for improving SPM 3
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SPM 7.3, Racial and ethnic disparities in the number of people exiting homelessness into permanent housing.
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SPM 4, Average length of time that people experienced homelessness while accessing services.
Key Action (s) for Improving SPM 4
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SPM 7.4, Racial and ethnic disparities in the average length of time that people experienced homelessness while accessing
25
SPM 5; Percent of people who return to homelessness within 6 months of exiting the homelessness response system to permanent
housing.
Key Action (s) for Improving SPM 5
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SPM 7.5* Racial and ethnic disparities in the percent of people who return to homelessness within 6 months of exiting the
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SPM 6- Number of people with successful placements from street outreach projects.
Key Action(s) for Improving SPM 6
W:
SPM 7.6, Racial and ethnic disparities in the number of oeooie with successful place encs from street outreach oroiects
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2.3 Equity Improvement Plan
1 . Identify and describe the key action(s) the region will take to ensure racial and gender equity in 1) service delivery; 2) housing
placements; and 3) housing retention; and 4) identify any changes to procurement or other means to affirm equitable access to
housing and services for groups overrepresented among residents experiencing homelessness.
2. Identify if place -based encampment resolution is occurring in the region and if so, CoC must describe and provide evidence of
collaboration with the cities or counties providing encampment resolution services that addresses how people served through
encampment resolution have or will be prioritized for permanent housing within the Coordinated Entry System.
OPTIONAL: upload any evidence the region would like to provide regarding collaboration and/or prioritization as it relates
to question 2.
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The CoC will establish an Equity Advisory Committee
MRIMONCIRSTIM
COC
Del Norte County will collaborate and convene with a diverse group of Del Norte County
Native American tribal organizations, governments, leaders, and Health and Human
people with lived experience of homelessness to create a Services
homelessness response system that addresses the unique needs of the
Native American homeless population.
Modoc County: County Housing Staff will connect with representatives TEACH Inc
of indigenous health service providers to provide training for County
and TEACH staff on culturally appropriate services.
Counties
Local tribal partners, Crescent City
Housing Authority, Del Norte
Unified School District Foster and
Homeless Youth Services, Del
Norte Mission Possible, local faith -
based oraonizations
Klamath Tribal Health
Shasta County: Partner with an organization to provide a training for Shasta County NorCal CoC
County Housing staff and the CoC regarding supporting Lesbian, Gay, Health and Human
Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ+) community members in Services
housing and homelessness services. This training will assist organization
to become more culturally competent in serving the LGBTQ+
community.
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Siskiyou County will conduct outreach to the Siskiyou County Domestic County of Siskiyou
Violence and Crisis Center to request their input and participation in
CoC activities and decision makina.
Siskiyou County Domestic Violence
and Crisis Center, NorCal CoC
Siskivou Advisory Board
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Key Action (s) the Region Will Take to Change Procurement or Other Means to Affirm Equitable Access to Housing and
Services for Overrepresented Groups Among People Experiencing Homelessness in the Region
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Is place -based encampment resolution occurring within the region?
Yes
If yes, then the CoC must describe and provide evidence of collaboration with the cities or counties providing encampment
resolution services that addresses how people served through encampment resolution have or will be prioritized for permanent
housing within the Coordinated Entry System.
Del Norte County: Del Norte County, in collaboration with CBO Del Norte Mission Possible, has received an ERF grant from the State, and will enter all
willing encampment residents into HMIS as part of our Coordinated Entry intake process. Encampment residents entered into HMIS will appear on the
prioritized list for housing placement.
Shasta County: Shasta County utilizes the CoC's Coordinated Entry System and as part of the encampment project all individuals contacted at the
encampment site are encouraged to have their information entered into CES so that they can be prioritized for housing placement.
2.4 Planu the Number of Peoplex ri i 1 ss s n Exiting an Institutional Seffing
1. Identify and describe the Key Actions) each participating Eligible Applicant will take to reduce the number of people falling
into homelessness as they exit institutional settings including but not limited to jails, prisons, and hospitals.
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CoC and counties: Invite local Probation representatives to CoC Counties of Del Norte,
participate in the CoC Lassen, Modoc, Plumas,
Shasta, Sierra and
Siskiyou
Del Norte County: collaborate with the jail and transitional
County of Del
Del Norte County Jail,
housing programs pre-release to identify the housing needs
Norte Health
Del Norte Mission
and potential barriers for individuals exiting jail who are at risk
and Human
Possible, Oxford House
of homelessness upon release and ensure that they are
Services
and other transitional
connected to housing services.
housina oroarams
Modoc County: Sheriff's Office will provide TEACH with TEACH Inc. Modoc County Sheriff's
anticipated release date in advance. TEACH staff will make Office
contact with inmate to determine housing needs
Shasta County: Develop a navigation program/center to assist Shasta HHSA, Probation,
people under the supervision of the criminal justice system that County Sherriff's Office, Jail,
are homeless or at risk of being homeless access interim Health and District Attorney
housing resources. Human
Services
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Key Action(s) to Reduce the Number of People Experiencing Homelessness Upon Exiting Other Institutional Settings
(such as foster care, behavioral health facilities, etc, as applicable in the region)
Silskiyou County: Foster Connection to Youth Empowerment Youth Empowerment Siskiyou County Health and
Youth Siskivou Siskivou Human Services
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2.5 Plan to Utilize Local, State, and Federal Funds to End Homelessness
The plan must include the total amount of available funding, the amount prioritized for permanent housing solutions, and an
explanation of how each participating applicant is utilizing local, state, and federal funding programs to end homelessness.
These programs must include, but are not limited to:
• The Homekey Program,
• The No Place Like Home Program
• The Multifamily Housing Program
• The Housing for a Healthy California Program
• The Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program
• Building Homes and Jobs Act
• The California Emergency Solutions Grants Program
• The National Housing Trust Fund established pursuant to the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008
• HOME Investment Partnerships Act
• Parolee or probation programs that are intended to prevent homelessness upon release.
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The Building Homes
and Jobs Act
Funding - CESH
State Siskiyou Siskiyou: The CESH program $49,824.02
County provides funding for interim
Health and housing and supportive
Human services for individuals
Services exoeriencina homelessness.
The Building Homes State County of
Del Norte: PLHA funding
and Jobs Act Del Norte
supports comprehensive case
Funding - PLHA Health and
management services for
Human
tenants in "The Legacy", a
Services
Homekey project which will be
converted to Permanent
Supportive Housing in the
coming months. Case
managers also support people
in our street outreach and
emergency shelter projects by
connecting them to resources
and helping them identify and
transition to permanent
housinci.
$566,211.00 : $566,211.00
2024
2024-2027
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45
The Building Homes
and Jobs Act
Funding - PLHA
The California
Emergency
Solutions Grants
Program
The National
Housing Trust Fund
established
pursuant to the
Housing and
Economic Recovery
Act of 2008
Parolee or probation
programs that are
intended to prevent
homelessness upon
release.
State Siskiyou
Siskiyou: This PLHA funding will $1,984,549 $1,984,549
County
support the creation of new
Health and
permanent supportive housing
Human
and/or affordable housing (16
Services
grant awards)
N/A
State . City of
NorCal CoC: Non -Competitive $157,151
Redding
funding will support the NorCal
CoC in offering rapid
rehousing $142,034, and HMIS
$15,117 services.
N/A
N/A
2024-2026
2024-2025
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Home Safe State County of
Lassen: Home Safe funding $437,662.20
$200,000.00 This 2024-2025
Lassen
supports the safety and
is an estimate
Health and
housing stability of seniors and
because based
Social
adults with disabilities served
on available
Services
by or in the intake process for
affordable
Adult Protective Service (APS)
housing, more
who are experiencing or at risk
funds may be
of homelessness. Funded
spent on interim
activities include: housing case
housing (while
management, interim shelter,
the search for
rental assistance, housing
permanent
navigation, landlord
housing is
mediation, and eviction
happening).
prevention. All services are
implemented using a Housing
First model by staff who are
trained in trauma informed
care practices.
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CDSS Bringing State County of Lassen: The BFH program $334,728.78
Families Home (BFH) Lassen Health provides funding for housing
and Human supports to families receiving
Services child welfare services who are
experiencing or at risk of
homelessness, thereby
increasing family reunification
and preventing foster care
placement. Funded activities
include: housing case
management, interim housing,
rental assistance, housing
navigation, landlord
mediation, and eviction
prevention. All services are
implemented using a Housing
First model by staff who are
trained in trauma informed
care practices.
$200,000.00
This is an
estimate
because based
on available
affordable
housing, more
funds may be
spent on interim
housing (while
the search for
permanent
housing is
happening).
2023-2025
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Transitional Housing State
County of
Lassen: Rounds 4 and 5 of $53,199.00 $53,199.00 2023-2024
Program
: Lassen Health
funding supports programming
and Human
that assists young adults aged
Services
18 to 24 years find and
maintain housing, with priority
given to those formerly in the
foster care or probation
systems. Funds are used for
staff time related to helping
youth secure/maintain
housing. This includes: helping
youth search/apply for
housing, communicating/
advocating with landlords,
assisting in reviewing/
understanding leases,
connecting needed utilities,
assisting financially with move-
in costs, connecting with other
community resources, and
providing support related to
self-sufficiency. All services are
implemented using a Housing
First model by staff who are
trained in trauma informed
care practices.
Transitional Housing State
Siskiyou
Siskiyou: Round 3 of this $7,200 $7,200 2023-2024
Program
County
funding supports programming
Health and
that assists young adults aged'
Human
18 to 24 years find and
Services
maintain housing, with priority
given to those formerly in the
foster care or probation
systems.
M
Transitional Housing State
Siskiyou
Siskiyou: Round 4 of this
$79,704
$79,704
Program
County
funding will support
Health and
programming that assists
Human
young adults aged 18 to 24
Services
years find and maintain
housing, with priority given to
those formerly in the foster
care or probation systems.
Transitional Housing State
Siskiyou
Siskiyou: Round 5 of this
$56,610
$56,610
Program
County
funding supporting
Health and
programming that assists
Human
young adults aged 18 to 24
Services
years find and maintain
housing, with', priority given to
those formerly in the foster
care or probation systems.
CalWorks Homeless State
County of
Lassen: Funding supports
Funds are
Funds are
Assistance (HA)
Lassen Health
' Temporary and Permanent
drawn down
drawn down
and Human
housing assistance to eligible
from the
from the State
Services
CalWORKs households. HA can
State as
as needed. All
provide payments for
needed. All
eligible
temporary shelter for up to 16
eligible
households in
days, as well as payments to
households
need, received
secure or maintain housing,
in need,
this assistance.
including a security deposit
received this
and last month's rent, or up to
assistance.
two months of rent arrearaaes.
2023-2025
2023-2025
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We
CQIWORKs Housing State
and Disability
Advocacy Program
(HDAP)
Anthem Blue Cross - Private
HHIP
Partnership Private
HealthPlan of
California Local
Innovation Housing
Grant
Shasta Shasta: Funding supports
County HHSA assistance for people
experiencing homelessness
who are likely eligible for
disability benefits by providing
advocacy for disability
benefits as well as housing
subborts.
$769,309
Plumas Crisis Plumas County: Funding to $187,937
Intervention support the capital
and development of the North Star
Resource Navigation Center
Center
Siskiyou
This funding supported the $560,000
County
development of Siskiyou
Health and
Crossroads, a new
Human
construction complex with 24
Services
PSH units, 25 low-income units,
Agency
and 1 manager's unit. The
property is expected to
receive a certificate of
occupancy in April of 2024
$769,309 2022-2024
2022-2024
$560,000 2022-2024
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Explain how the region is connecting, or will connect, individuals to wrap-around services from all eligible federal, state, and
local benefit programs, including, but not limited to, housing and homelessness services and supports that are integrated with
the broader social services systems and supports. Benefit Programs include, but are not limited to:
• CaIWORKs
• CalFresh
• Supplemental Security Income/State Supplemental Program (SSI/SSP) and disability benefits advocacy
• In-home supportive services
• Adult protective services
• Child welfare
0 Child care
0 Medi -Cal benefits through Managed Care Plans
Del Norte County connects people
County of Del All branches of DHHS,
experiencing homelessness to the
Norte Department CBO Del Norte Mission
CaIWORKs program by establishing
of Health and Possible, Del Norte
interagency collaborations, expanding
Human Services Unified School District
street outreach programs, and by providing
Foster and Homeless
comprehensive case management. Our
Youth Services
case managers work closely with unhoused
families throughout the CaIWORKs
application process. They connect the
families to additional support services and
help them address barriers such as lack of
transportation or difficulty obtaining
verifications or vital documents.
Modoc County: County Department of Modoc County TEACH Inc.
Social Services staff refer eligible clients to Department of
TEACH Inc. Social Services
Shasta County: Employees are available at Shasta County
all regional offices to assist individuals in HHSA
aDr)lvina for CaIWORKs Benefit Proaram.
N/A
Wo
Siskiyou County social workers/case
workers/case managers review and
connect clients to all applicable resources
for which they are eligible. The County also
has established applications and referral
processes with partner organizations such as
the resource centers located throughout the
area.
Del Norte County: the street outreach team
and case managers proactively identify
homeless families in need of food
assistance. They provide them with
information about CalFresh and the
application process. A referral or on-site
application assistance will be offered for all
people not currently receiving CalFresh.
Referrals will also be made to W.I.C., food
banks, pantries, community-based
organizations, faith -based organizations,
tribal governments, and other agencies and
organizations that offer food assistance.
Siskiyou County
Health and Human
Services Agency
County of Del
Norte Department
of Health and
Human Services
NorCal CoC Siskiyou
Advisory Board
members, local service
providers
All branches of DHHS,
CBO Del Norte Mission
Possible
Modoc County: All clients enrolled in any Modoc County N/A
County program based upon low income Department of
status are automatically referred to CalFresh Social Services
through an established referral process and
checklist used by each eliaibility worker.
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Shasta County: All clients enrolled in any Shasta County
County program based upon low income HHSA
status are automatically referred to CalFresh
throuah an established referral process.
Siskiyou County: Social workers/case
workers/case managers review and
connect clients to all applicable resources
for which they are eligible. The County also
has established applications and referral
processes with partner organizations such as
the resource centers located throughout the
area.
Del Norte County: We connect homeless
individuals with Supplemental Security
Income/State Supplemental Program and
Disability Benefits Programs by educating
and training our outreach team and case
managers on how to provide application
assistance and referrals to these programs
as part of case management support.
Currently our partner Open Door
Community Clinic has a team that assists in
the application process for these benefits
programs.
Siskiyou County
Health and Human
Services Agency
County of Del
Norte Department
of Health and
Human Services
N/A
NorCal CoC Siskiyou
Advisory Board
members, local service
providers
All branches of DHHS,
CBO Del Norte Mission
Possible
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Del Norte County: We plan to enhance
County of Del All branches of DHHS
case management by providing additional
Norte Department and Del Norte Mission
training on how to effectively identify and
of Health and Possible
refer people to In -Home Supportive Services
Human Services
(IHSS). Case managers will understand the
IHSS eligibility criteria and how it relates to
the unique needs of the homeless
population. They will have a comprehensive
understanding of the services that IHSS
provides. They will collaborate with other
branches within DHHS and will know how to
efficiently refer individuals to IHSS and
support them throughout the application
orocess.
Modoc County: County agencies and Modoc County TEACH, Inc./Adult
TEACH Inc. have a referral form which is Social Services Protective
used
Services/County
Behavioral Health
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Shasta County: Individuals can access In -
Home Supportive Services resources through
self -referral (walk-in services or online
application) or referral from anyone that
recognizes the individual is in need of these
services.
Siskiyou County: social workers/case
workers/case managers review and
connect clients to all applicable resources
for which they are eligible. The County also
has established applications and referral
processes with partner organizations such as
the resource centers located throughout the
area.
Del Norte County: Additional education and
training will be provided to our outreach
team and case managers to enhance their
ability to recognize signs of abuse, neglect,
self-neglect, or exploitation. They will be
familiar with the eligibility criteria for Adult
Protective Services (APS) and will know how
to make referrals when appropriate.
Shasta County
HHSA
Siskiyou County
Health and Human
Services Agency
County of Del
Norte Department
of Health and
Human Services
N/A
NorCal CoC Siskiyou
Advisory Board
members, local service
providers
All branches of DHHS
and Del Norte Mission
Possible
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Modoc County: Collaborative partners will
continue to use systems set in place for APS
services
Modoc County
Adult Protective
Services
Shasta County: Adult Protective Services has Shasta County
a 24-hour Abuse Hotline, as well as walk-in HHSA
services to anyone in need of assistance, to
connect individuals with the appropriate
resources.
Siskiyou County social workers/case
workers/case managers review and
connect clients to all applicable resources
for which they are eligible. The County also
has established applications and referral
processes with partner organizations such as
the resource centers located throughout the
area.
Siskiyou County
Health and Human
Services Agency
Del Norte County: All street outreach staff
County of Del
and case managers will report when there is
Norte Department
reasonable suspicion or evidence of child
of Health and
abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
Human Services
T.E.A.C.H., Inc./Modoc
County Behavioral
Health/Alturas Police
Dept./Modoc County
Sheriff's Dept.
Hill Country CARE
Center, Inter -Tribal
Council Family Violence
Prevention, One SAFE
Place, Legal Services of
Northern California,
Crime Victims Assistance
Center, and Dignity
Health Connected
Livina.
NorCal CoC Siskiyou
Advisory Board
members, local service
providers
All branches of DHHS
and Del Norte Mission
Possible
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Siskiyou County: social workers/case
Siskiyou County
NorCal CoC Siskiyou
workers/case managers review and
Health and Human
Advisory Board
connect clients to all applicable resources
Services Agency
members, local service
for which they are eligible. The County also
providers
has established applications and referral
processes with partner organizations such as
the resource centers located throughout the
area.
Child care The CoC will establish'a speaker/training
CoC
CoC members (counties
panel for subject matter experts to share at
' and non-profits) with
CoC meetings
program expertise
Del Norte County: we connect families
County of Del
All branches of DHHS,
experiencing homelessness to local
Norte Department
CBO Del Norte Mission
childcare programs and resources when
of Health and
Possible, Del Norte
appropriate by engaging in outreach
Human Services
Unified School District
services and providing comprehensive case
Foster and Homeless
management for families with children.
Youth Services
Case managers will be trained to
understand the eligibility criteria for child
care assistance through CalWORKS and the
Del Norte Child Care Council and will make
referrals for all families that could benefit
from these services. We will also ensure that
families are connected to Del Norte Unified
School District's Foster and Homeless Youth
Services when appropriate.
Lassen County: Through the Coordinated
Lassen County
Lassen County Head
Entry process, Lessen County Health and
Housing and Grants
' Start'
Social Services staff work to connect
potentially eligible individuals to childcare
benefits, including Head Start.
Modoc County: Service Provider (TEACH) will
TEACH Inc.
Modoc Joint Unified
continue advertising childcare programs
School District/Modoc
throughout the county
County Office of
Education
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Del Norte County: Through street outreach
County of Del All branches of DHHS
and case management we proactively
Norte Department and Del Norte Mission
identify homeless individuals and families in
of Health and Possible
need of medical and mental health
Human Services
services. To address potential barriers, on-site
application assistance will be offered.
Trained outreach staff and case managers
will assist individuals and families with
completing the necessary paperwork and
addressing documentation challenges.
Information about medical and behavioral
health services will be conveyed during
outreach and case management
interactions.
Modoc County: TEACH provides TEACH Inc. Modoc County
outreach/enrollment services throughout Department of Social
the County Services
Shasta County: Individuals are screened for Shasta County
Medi -Cal eligibility through the walk-in HHSA
process or through BenefitsCal.com.
Partnership Health
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® Memorandum of Understanding
1. Upload the Region's Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
a. Optional: upload any additional supporting documentation the region would like to provide.
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2.8 Application Development Process Certification
1. Provide the dates of the three public meetings that were conducted with stakeholders before the Regionally Coordinated
Homelessness Action Plan was completed.
2. Describe how specific stakeholder groups were invited and encouraged to engage in the public stakeholder process.
F* -10
Youth with lived experience of homelessness
Local department leaders and staff of qualifying small
jurisdictions, including child welfare, health care, behavioral
health, justice, and education system leaders
Each Medi -Cal Managed Care Plan contracted with the State
Deaartment of Health Care Services in the reaion
Each county within the CoC was provided with a flyer to advertise
the public meetings and 4 of the counties (Del Norte, Siskiyou,
Shasta and Lassen) held "watch parties" so that people could
attend in person and participate in the Zoom meetings from the
comfort of a community space with the proper technology.
Counties reached out to homelessness service providers, and
local Wellness Centers. In particular:
Shasta County invited Sunrise Mountain Wellness Center and the
community advisory board through Shasta Health Center to
engage persons with lived experience.
Siskiyou County invited Youth Empowerment Siskiyou whose
mission to be able to serve any youth age 0-25 who has been
exposed to trauma, is in the foster care system or is at -risk.
Each county sent direct emails and a copy of the meeting flyer to
each of their local department leaders and staff in the noted
areas.
Partnership Health was directly invited to attend the meetings.
3. Certify under penalty of perjury that all participating eligible applicants met the statutory public meeting process requirements in
developing the Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plan.
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Part II:
Each Administrative Entity is required to submit a funding plan as part of the HHAP-5 Application. The funding plan must account for
100 percent of the HHAP-5 Base allocation(s), 100 percent of the HHAP-5 Planning allocation(s), and 100 percent of the Initial
Supplemental Funding allocation(s) which the Administrative Entity will be responsible for administering.
For both the HHAP-5 base allocation and the initial $100 million supplemental funding, individual allocations for each eligible applicant
will be based on their proportionate share of the state's homeless population as reported by HUD in the 2023 PIT count. Allocation
amounts will be calculated and released to all applicants once HUD publishes their 2023 Annual Homeless Assessment Report (AHAR).
Cal ICH currently anticipates providing eligible applicants with their calculated allocations by the end of January 2024. This will give
applicants at least two months to finalize their HHAP-5 budgets before applications are due at the end of March. Until HHAP-5 final
allocations are released, applicants should use their HHAP-4 base allocation as an approximation of their HHAP-5 allocation amount,
for planning purposes.
1. Complete a Funding Plan for each Administrative Entity participating in this application.
a. Identify all Eligible Use Categories the Administrative Entity anticipates using.
b. Provide the dollar amount budgeted per eligible use category. Again, this must account for 100 percent of the HHAP-5
Allocation(s) the Administrative Entity will be responsible for administering.
c. Where applicable, provide the dollar amount that will be designated under the Youth Set -Aside from the selected eligible
use categories. Reminder: the youth set-aside must total at least 10% of all monies received.
d. Provide a brief description of activities HHAP-5 funds will support in each selected eligible use category.
e. Provide an explanation of how the activities therein align with the state's HHAP-5 priorities to prioritize permanent housing
solutions and sustain existing investments towards long-term sustainability of housing and supportive services.
2. Complete the New Interim Housing Certification
a. Indicate whether the budget proposes to support ANY new interim housing solutions outside of the youth set-aside.
b. Indicate whether the budget proposes to support new interim housing solutions for youth in excess of 10% of the total
HHAP-5 Dollars budgeted.
c. If the Administrative Entity answers "yes" to either of the above, they will be asked to demonstrate dedicated, sufficient
resources from other funding sources for long-term permanent housing solutions. This entails summarizing total available
dollars for preventing and ending homelessness in the region, including the percentage of these resources dedicated to
permanent and interim housing solutions, providing the status of five policy actions for each eligible applicant in the
region, and demonstrating the need for additional shelter.
FW
Fit
Fundi
New Interim Housing Certification
Does this budget propose to support any new interim housing solutions outside of the youth set-aside?
No
F*.T1
Does this budget propose to support new interim housing solutions for youth in excess of 10% of the total HHAP-5 Dollars budgeted?
If yes to either of the above questions, identify the region and Eligible Applicants in the region. Then, respond to all of the below
No
prompts under Demonstration of Dedicated, Sufficient Resources for Permanent Housing. In reviewing whether a region has
dedicated sufficient resources from other sources to long term permanent housing solutions, Cal ICH will evaluate financial
resources and policy actions related to reducing and ending homelessness, as well as demonstrated need for additional interim
housing.
Demonstration iSufficient r r Permanent Housing
Applicants must respond to this section when they have responded "Yes" to either of the questions under "New interim Housing
Certification". At a minimum, this section must reflect all eligible applicants in the region where the eligible applicant is proposing to
fund new interim housing.
1. Identify Region and all eligible applicants in the Region.
2. Provide required metrics and narrative under "Status of Financial Resources"
3. Complete the 5 tables under "Status of Policy Actions
4. Provide required metrics and narrative under "Demonstrated Need"
Status of Financial Resources
Provide the following financial resource metrics for the region.
M.
Describe the impact your proposed use(s) of HHAP-5 dollars would have on the above percentages.
Status of Policy Actions
Provide a status update for each Eligible Applicant in the region on the following policy actions related to reducing and ending
homelessness.
Housing Element
Prohousing Designation
Housing Law Violations
F-7
Demonstrated Need
Additionally, consistent with previous rounds of HHAP, interim housing is limited to clinically enhanced congregate shelters, new or
existing non -congregate shelters, and operation costs of existing navigation centers and interim housing based on demonstrated
need. Demonstrated need for purposes of this paragraph shall be based on the following for the region:
A plan to connect residents to permanent housing.
NOTE: ►f there are multiple Administrative Entities applying as part of this regional application, copy and paste the above Funding Plan
template here, one for each additional Administrative Entity.
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Systems Support 70,080.08 Securing additional
Sustain existing
funding (grant writing),
investments:
building partnerships,
Collaboration between
CoC activities, program
seven counties in the
development and
NorCal CoC to jointly
improvements
address homelessness
in the CoC region, as
well as improving the
local systems within
Lassen County to
..... .....................................................
address homelessness
Administrative Costs 12,940.88 Expenses related to
Sustain existing
grant administration
investments
and reporting
Additional I% for HMIS 1,848.70 Expenses associated
Sustain existing
with the administration
investments
of HMIS
..... - -------- -
New Interim Housing Certification
Does this budget propose to support any new interim housing solutions outside of the youth set-aside?
No
Does this budget propose to support new interim housing solutions for youth in excess of 10% of the total HHAP-5 Dollars budgeted?
No
If yes to either of the above questions, identify the region and Eligible Applicants in the region. Then, respond to all of the below
prompts under Demonstration of Dedicated, Sufficient Resources for Permanent Housing. In reviewing whether a region has
dedicated sufficient resources from other sources to long term permanent housing solutions, Cal ICH will evaluate financial
resources and policy actions related to reducing and ending homelessness, as well as demonstrated need for additional interim
housing.
Demonstration of Dedicated, Sufficient Resources for Permanent Housing
Applicants must respond to this section when they have responded "Yes" to either of the questions under "New interim Housing
Certification". At a minimum, this section must reflect all eligible applicants in the region where the eligible applicant is proposing to
fund new interim housing.
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5. Identify Region and all eligible applicants in the Region.
6. Provide required metrics and narrative under "Status of Financial Resources"
7. Complete the 5 tables under "Status of Policy Actions
8. Provide required metrics and narrative under "Demonstrated Need"
Status of Financial Resources
Provide the following financial resource metrics for the region.
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Describe the impact your proposed use(s) of HHAP-5 dollars would have on the above percentages.
Status of Policy Actions
Provide a status update for each Eligible Applicant in the region on the following policy actions related to reducing and ending
homelessness.
Housing Element
01,
Surplus Land
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Demonstrated
Additionally, consistent with previous rounds of HHAP, interim housing is limited to clinically enhanced congregate shelters, new or
existing non -congregate shelters, and operation costs of existing navigation centers and interim housing based on demonstrated
need. Demonstrated need for purposes of this paragraph shall be based on the following for the region:
A plan to connect residents to permanent housing.
NOTE: If there are multiple Administrative Entities applying as part of this regional application, copy and paste the above Funding Plan
template here, one for each additional Administrative Entity.
Funding 1an - [Administrative Entity Name:—County of Shasta
M
Systems Support 279,511.88 139,755.94 Securing additional
Sustain existing
funding (grant writing),
investments:
building partnerships,
Collaboration between
CoC activities, program
seven counties in the
development and
NorCal CoC to jointly
improvements
address homelessness
in the CoC region, as
well as improving the
local systems within
Shasta County to
address homelessness
...................................................
Administrative Costs 97,829.16
. .....
Expenses related to
.....
Sustain existing
grant administration
investments
and reporting
Additional 1%for HMIS
..............................................
............................................... .
New Interim Housing Certification
Does this budget propose to support any new interim housing solutions outside of the youth set-aside?
No
Does this budget propose to support new interim housing solutions for youth in excess of 10% of the total HHAP-5 Dollars budgeted?
No
If yes to either of the above questions, identify the region and Eligible Applicants in the region. Then, respond to all of the below
prompts under Demonstration of Dedicated, Sufficient Resources for Permanent Housing. In reviewing whether a region has
dedicated sufficient resources from other sources to long term permanent housing solutions, Cal ICH will evaluate financial
resources and policy actions related to reducing and ending homelessness, as well as demonstrated need for additional interim
housing.
Demonstration of Dedicated, Sufficient Resources for Permanent Housing
Applicants must respond to this section when they have responded "Yes" to either of the questions under "New interim Housing
Certification". At a minimum, this section must reflect all eligible applicants in the region where the eligible applicant is proposing to
fund new interim housing.
9.1
9. Identify Region and all eligible applicants in the Region.
10. Provide required metrics and narrative under "Status of Financial Resources"
11. Complete the 5 tables under "Status of Policy Actions
12. Provide required metrics and narrative under "Demonstrated Need"
Status of Financial Resources
Provide the following financial resource metrics for the region.
W
Describe the impact your proposed use(s) of HHAP-5 dollars would have on the above percentages.
Status of Policy Actions
Provide a status update for each Eligible Applicant in the region on the following policy actions related to reducing and ending
homelessness.
Housing Element
100
Surplus Land
101
Demonstrated
Additionally, consistent with previous rounds of HHAP, interim housing is limited to clinically enhanced congregate shelters, new or
existing non -congregate shelters, and operation costs of existing navigation centers and interim housing based on demonstrated
need. Demonstrated need for purposes of this paragraph shall be based on the following for the region:
A plan to connect residents to permanent housing.
NOTE: If there are multiple Administrative Entities applying as part of this regional application, copy and paste the above Funding Plan
template here, one for each additional Administrative Entity.
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Funding Plan - [Administrative Entity Name: -County of Siskiyou-]
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Systems Support 160,559.70 Securing additional
Sustain existing
funding (grant writing),
investments:
building partnerships,
Collaboration between
CoC activities, program
seven counties in the
development and
NorCal CoC to jointly
improvements
address homelessness
in the CoC region, as
well as improving the
local systems within
Siskiyou County to
address homelessness
Administrative Casts 48,962.87 Expenses related to
Sustain existing'
grant administration
investments
and reporting
Additional I% for HMIS
New Interim i Certification
Does this budget propose to support any new interim housing solutions outside of the youth set-aside?
No
Does this budget propose to support new interim housing solutions for youth in excess of 10% of the total HHAP-5 Dollars budgeted?
No
If yes to either of the above questions, identify the region and Eligible Applicants in the region. Then, respond to all of the below
prompts under Demonstration of Dedicated, Sufficient Resources for Permanent Housing. In reviewing whether a region has
dedicated sufficient resources from other sources to long term permanent housing solutions, Cal ICH will evaluate financial
resources and policy actions related to reducing and ending homelessness, as well as demonstrated need for additional interim
housing.
Demonstration r r Permanent
Applicants must respond to this section when they have responded "Yes" to either of the questions under "New interim Housing
Certification". At a minimum, this section must reflect all eligible applicants in the region where the eligible applicant is proposing to
fund new interim housing.
13. Identify Region and all eligible applicants in the Region.
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14. Provide required metrics and narrative under "Status of Financial Resources"
15. Complete the 5 tables under "Status of Policy Actions
16. Provide required metrics and narrative under "Demonstrated Need"
Status of Financial Resources
Provide the following financial resource metrics for the region.
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Describe the impact your proposed use(s) of HHAP-5 dollars would have on the above percentages.
Status of Policy Actions
Provide a status update for each Eligible Applicant in the region on the following policy actions related to reducing and ending
homelessness.
Housing Element
106
Surplus Land
107
Demonstrated
Additionally, consistent with previous rounds of HHAP, interim housing is limited to clinically enhanced congregate shelters, new or
existing non -congregate shelters, and operation costs of existing navigation centers and interim housing based on demonstrated
need. Demonstrated need for purposes of this paragraph shall be based on the following for the region:
A plan to connect residents to permanent housing.
NOTE: If there are multiple Administrative Entities applying as part of this regional application, copy and paste the above Funding Plan
template here, one for each additional Administrative Entity.
Funding Plan - [Administrative Entity Name: -County of Del Norte-]
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Additional I% for HMIS $9,980.00
Expenses associated Sustain existing
with the administration investments
of HMIS
New Interim ri
Does this budget propose to support any new interim housing solutions outside of the youth set-aside?
No
Does this budget propose to support new interim housing solutions for youth in excess of 10% of the total HHAP-5 Dollars budgeted?
No
If yes to either of the above questions, identify the region and Eligible Applicants in the region. Then, respond to all of the below
prompts under Demonstration of Dedicated, Sufficient Resources for Permanent Housing. In reviewing whether a region has
dedicated sufficient resources from other sources to long term permanent housing solutions, Cal ICH will evaluate financial
resources and policy actions related to reducing and ending homelessness, as well as demonstrated need for additional interim
housing.
Demonstration icated, Sufficient Resourcesr Permanent Housing
Applicants must respond to this section when they have responded "Yes" to either of the questions under "New interim Housing
Certification". At a minimum, this section must reflect all eligible applicants in the region where the eligible applicant is proposing to
fund new interim housing.
17. Identify Region and all eligible applicants in the Region.
18. Provide required metrics and narrative under "Status of Financial Resources"
19. Complete the 5 tables under "Status of Policy Actions
20. Provide required metrics and narrative under "Demonstrated Need"
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Status of Financial Resources
Provide the following financial resource metrics for the region.
Describe the impact your proposed use(s) of HHAP-5 dollars would have on the above percentages.
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Status of Policy Actions
Provide a status update for each Eligible Applicant in the region on the following policy actions related to reducing and ending
homelessness.
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Housing Law Violations
113
Demonstrated
Additionally, consistent with previous rounds of HHAP, interim housing is limited to clinically enhanced congregate shelters, new or
existing non -congregate shelters, and operation costs of existing navigation centers and interim housing based on demonstrated
need. Demonstrated need for purposes of this paragraph shall be based on the following for the region:
A plan to connect residents to permanent housing.
NOTE: If there are multiple Administrative Entities applying as part of this regional application, copy and paste the above Funding Plan
template here, one for each additional Administrative Entity.
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