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Probation Department and Health & Human Services Agency recommending the Board engage in a discussion regarding transitional housing of clients in El Dorado County.
FUNDING: Various.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
On September 13, 2022, Item 27 (Legistar 22-1248), the Board of Supervisors approved the Draft Response to the 2021-22 Grand Jury Final Report. During this conversation and in relation to Case 21-06, the Board directed staff to return to the Board with a discussion on Transitional Housing and the use of hotels.
Probation:
The Probation Department provides Emergency Housing for clients as a key component of their case plan through Community Supervision programs. The attached document addresses the questions and concerns presented by the Board of Supervisors on September 13, 2022, regarding the use of hotels by the Department.
Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA):
Self Sufficiency:
CalWORKs Temporary Homeless Assistance Program (HA):
The HA Program serves eligible CalWORKs applicants or recipients who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness. A family is considered homeless when the family lacks a fixed and regular nighttime residence; or is residing in a shelter or a place that is not designed as regular sleeping accommodation.
Temporary HA provides a payment of $85 per day for a family of four or fewer, and an additional $15 for each additional family member, not to exceed $145 per day. This is a program entitlement that is issued to the recipient on their electronic benefit (EBT) card via the California Statewide Automated Welfare System (CALSAWS). Temporary HA can be provided for up to 16 calendar days in a 12-month period as an entitlement to those eligible. The family is responsible for securing their own lodging, the County can assist by giving a list of local hotels/motels but does not arrange lodging for the family.
CalWORKs Housing Support Program (HSP):
HSP provides temporary housing assistance while se...
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