To: Board of Supervisors
From: DHHS: Social Services
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of Funding Made Available through the California Department of Social Services' Home Safe Program
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Adopt the attached resolution which authorizes the Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services Director, or a designee thereof, to execute any and all certifications, agreements and other documents necessary to accept funding made available through the California Department of Social Services' Home Safe Program; and
2. Direct the Clerk of the Board to return a fully executed certified copy of the attached resolution to the Department of Health and Human Services - Contract Unit.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Social Services Fund
DISCUSSION:
On Oct. 22, 2018, the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) released a request for proposals which sought applications from various county welfare departments and federally recognized tribal governments interested in implementing a local Home Safe program in their jurisdiction. Home Safe program funding will be distributed to a limited number of counties over a 3-year period beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2021.
On Dec. 3, 2018, the Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services - Adult Protective Services (DHHS - APS) submitted an application to CDSS for Home Safe program funding in the amount of $674,696.70. The proposed Humboldt County Home Safe Program will establish a new streamlined collaboration between DHHS - APS, DHHS - Housing Services and the Yurok Tribe through utilization of the Humboldt County Continuum of Care and Coordinated Entry System. Home Safe program funding will be used to provide direct services, including, without limitation, legal assistance, heavy cleaning and pest control services, construction of structural improvements and the purchase of assisti...
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