Meeting Time: August 25, 2020 at 9:00am PDT

Agenda Item

The California Department of Housing and Community Development has made $8 million available to counties for the purpose of housing stability to help young adults 18 to 25 years secure and maintain housing with priority given to young adults formerly in the foster care or probation systems. The Department of Employment and Social Services will receive $41,600 as part of a second round of allocations that will support a THP. Funds must be expended by June 30, 2022. Use of funds may include, but are not limited to the following: 1) Identify and assist housing services for the young adults 18 to 25 years in the community; 2) Assist young adults to secure and maintain housing; 3) Improve coordination of services and linkages to key resources across the community including those from within the child welfare system and the local Continuum of Care; and 4) Provide engagement in outreach and targeting to serve those with the most severe needs. The Department recommends adopting a resolution authorizing the application and acceptance of the THP allocation award. (Employment and Social Services)