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Adopt a resolution to receive two noncompetitive allocation awards from the State Department of Housing and Community Development: $269,838 for Round 6 Transitional Housing Program (THP) and $123,012 for Round 3 Housing Navigation and Maintenance Program (HNMP), to assist young adults aged 18 through 24 years who were formerly in the foster care or probation systems to overcome barriers to housing and reduce the risk of homelessness, effective once the State revenue contract is executed for a period of two years; and Delegate authority to the County Administrator to execute the allocation agreements and related documents necessary to accept the allocation awards
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Health and Social Services recommends that the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution to receive two noncompetitive allocation awards from the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD): $269,838 for Round 6 Transitional Housing Program (THP) and $123,012 for Round 3 Housing Navigation and Maintenance Program (HNMP), to assist young adults aged 18 through 24 years who were formerly in the foster care or probation systems to overcome barriers to housing and reduce the risk of homelessness, effective once the State revenue contract is executed for a period of two years; and delegate authority to the County Administrator to execute the allocation agreements and related documents necessary to accept the allocation awards.
SUMMARY:
When left without support or resources, transitional aged youth 18 to 24 years can face many barriers to finding safe and affordable homes and are at extreme risk of falling into homelessness. The Transitional Housing Program (THP) provides funding to counties for child welfare service agencies to help young adults aged 18 through 24 years find and maintain housing, with priority given to those formerl...
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