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Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services to sign the Housing and Disability Income Advocacy Program Funding Request Certification for the period January 1, 2018 through June 30, 2020, for $2,502,000 to assist disabled individuals experiencing homelessness apply for benefit programs while also providing housing assistance.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services to sign the Housing and Disability Income Advocacy Program Funding Request Certification for the period January 1, 2018 through June 30, 2020, for $2,502,000 to assist disabled individuals experiencing homelessness apply for benefit programs while also providing housing assistance.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) recently launched the Housing and Disability Income Advocacy Program (HDAP) pursuant to Assembly Bill (AB) 1603 (Chapter 25, Statutes of 2016). The 2017-18 California State Budget appropriated $43,461,000 for the program over a three- year period. Monterey County is guaranteed an allocation of $568,670, if the County meets all program requirements including a dollar-for-dollar county match of the state funding. The CDSS is encouraging counties to apply above the allocation amount based on need and ability to meet all requirements.
The HDAP will assist the County of Monterey in addressing homelessness for individuals who may be eligible for disability benefits. Outreach, case management, advocacy and housing assistance are the four program components required to be offered to all program participants. The Department of Social Services (DSS) will collaborate with other county departments and community partners to administer the HDAP.
The Department has identified $2,502,000 as potential match funding from existing programs between Social Services, the Health Department, and community partners, with no additiona...
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