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Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) recommending the Board:
1) Accept a non-competitive Housing and Disability Advocacy Program funding allocation administered by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS), for the term upon acceptance through June 30, 2025, in the estimated amount of $625,238;
2) Approve and authorize the HHSA Director to sign the attached Director’s Certification, required for submission to the CDSS to accept this allocation; and
3) Delegate authority to the HHSA Director, or HHSA Chief Assistant Director, to execute and administer any subsequent administrative documents relating to said award that do not increase the amount or term, contingent upon County Counsel approval, including required fiscal and programmatic reports.
FUNDING: 100% State General Fund revenue, authorized pursuant to the Budget Act of 2022 appropriated for the Housing and Disability Advocacy Program. No matching funds are required.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND:
The Housing and Disability Advocacy Program (HDAP) is administered by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) and provides non-competitive funding to county and tribal jurisdictions to provide housing supports and disability benefit application assistance and advocacy to individuals likely eligible for disability benefits and experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. The intent of HDAP is to secure disability benefits for participants and stabilize them in permanent housing.
Per California Welfare and Institutions Code (WIC), Housing and Disability Income Advocacy Program Sections 18999-18999.6, HDAP grantees are allowed to expend funds on evidence-based solutions that address and prevent homelessness among eligible populations, with a specific focus on rehousing homeless individuals into safe, permanent housing. In addition, grantees must operate in accordance with the core components of Housing First as detailed in WIC Section 8255. HDAP requires grantees to consult w...
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