To: Board of Supervisors
From: DHHS: Social Services
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of Funding Made Available through the California Department of Housing and Community Development's (HCD) Transitional Housing Program (THP) and Housing Navigation and Maintenance Program (HNMP)
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
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That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Adopt the attached resolution which authorizes the Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Director, or a designee thereof, to accept funding made available through the HCD THP (Round Six) and HNMP (Round Three); and
2. Direct the Clerk of the Board to return one fully executed certified copy of the attached resolution to the Department of Health and Human Services - Contract Unit for submission to the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
The recommended actions support the following areas of the Board of Supervisors' Strategic Plan:
Area of Focus: Housing for All
Strategic Plan Category: 4001 - Provide housing and sheltering solutions for people experiencing homelessness
DISCUSSION:
On Oct. 9, 2024, the HCD issued Allocation Acceptance Forms under the THP, as authorized by Sections 50807, et seq. of the California Health and Safety Code and the HNMP, as authorized by Sections 508011, et seq. of the California Health and Safety Code.
On Oct. 21, 2024, the Humboldt County DHHS submitted applications for THP and HNMP funding to HCD in accordance with the requirements of the Allocation Acceptance Forms dated Oct. 9, 2024. If accepted, DHHS - Child Welfare Services will use such THP and HNMP funding to support eligible activities, as approved by HCD, which include, without limitation: assisting young adults between 18 to 24 years of age with securing and maintaining housing; improving coordination of essential services and key community resources, including, without lim...
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