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Mental Health Department requesting authorization to submit the Fiscal Year 2008/2009 Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH) grant application to the Adult and Older Adult Program Policy Unit of the California Department of Mental Health in the amount of $28,840 to provide for the responsible and efficient transition of homeless and resource-less persons leaving the Psychiatric Health Facility; and recommending the Director of said Department be authorized to execute all necessary applications and agreements for the purpose of securing said grant funding.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve.
FUNDING: Federal funding through California State Department of Mental Health.
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BUDGET SUMMARY:
Total Estimated Cost $28,840
Funding
Budgeted* $28,840
New Funding $
Savings $
Other $
Total Funding Available $28,840
Change To Net County Cost $0
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost: There is no Change to Net County Cost.
Background: Since the early 1990s the Mental Health Department has applied for and received a PATH grant each fiscal year to provide for the responsible and efficient transition of homeless and resource-less persons from the Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF) to appropriate placement in the community.
Reason for Recommendation: If awarded the grant, Mental Health will receive $28,840 in funding for FY 2008-09 to provide for the responsible and efficient transition of homeless persons and those without resources leaving the Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF) to appropriate placement in the community. The Department uses State Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) and Realignment funds to make the required 1:3 match of $9,614. The grant funds portions of the salaries and benefits of one discharge planner, two case managers and two rehab workers that work to transition these clients into housing when they leave the PHF.
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