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Adopt a resolution to:
a. Authorize the acceptance of the Transitional Housing Program Allocation award dated July 22, 2020 in the amount of $145,600 to be expended by June 30, 2023 to help young adults who are 18 to 25 years of age secure and maintain housing, with priority given to former foster or probation youth; and
b. Authorize the Director of Social Services, or her designee, to act on behalf of the County in connection with the Transitional Housing Program Allocation award and to enter into, execute, and deliver any and all documents required or deemed necessary or appropriate to be awarded the Transitional Housing Program Allocation award, and all amendments thereto; and
c. Agree that the County shall be subject to the terms and conditions that are specified in the THP Allocation Award Documents, and that Applicant will use the THP Allocation award funds in accordance with the Allocation Acceptance form, other applicable rules and laws, the THP Program Documents, and any and all THP requirements.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution to:
a. Authorize the acceptance of the Transitional Housing Program Allocation award dated July 22, 2020 in the amount of $145,600 to be expended by June 30, 2023 to help young adults who are 18 to 25 years of age secure and maintain housing, with priority given to former foster or probation youth; and
b. Authorize the Director of Social Services, or her designee, to act on behalf of the County in connection with the Transitional Housing Program Allocation award and to enter into, execute, and deliver any and all documents required or deemed necessary or appropriate to be awarded the Transitional Housing Program Allocation award, and all amendments thereto; and
c. Agree that the County shall be subject to the terms and conditions that are specified in the THP Allocation Award Documents, and that Applicant will use the THP Allocation award funds in accordance with the Allocation Acceptance form, other applicable rules and laws, the THP Program Documents, and any and all THP requirements.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Pursuant to item 2240-102-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2020 (Chapter 6 of the Statutes of 2020) and Chapter 11.7 (commencing with Section 50807) of Part 2 of Division 31 of the Health and Safety Code (HSC), the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) is allocating funds to counties for the purpose of housing stability to help young adults, 18 to 25 years old, secure and maintain housing, with priority given to foster or probation youth. The allocation is based on each county's percentage of the total statewide number of young adults aged 18 to 25 years in foster care. The funds may be used to identify housing services, assist this population to secure or maintain housing, improve coordination of services, link to community resources, or provide outreach to target those with the most severe need.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
None
FINANCING:
This is a State allocation for $145,600 through June 30, 2023. Currently, the Department has sufficient appropriations and revenues in 001-5010-SOC001 for the FY 2020-21 Adopted Budget, however, if this changes, the Department will return at a later date to request a budget modification.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
This agreement correlates to the Health & Human Services Strategic Initiative adopted by the Board of Supervisors by allowing the Department of Social Services to provide services to transitional age youth.
Mark a check to the related Board of Supervisors Strategic Initiatives
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Prepared by: Chelsea Chacon, MAIII x8596
Approved by: Lori A. Medina, Director x4430
Attachments: Resolution and the THP Allocation Acceptance
Attachments on file with Clerk of the Board.