Important note: The following was approved by the Board of Supervisors on June 23, 2015 (this is a shortened version of a larger report, attached below):

Samaritan House, in collaboration with the Core Agency Network -- Homeless Prevention Assistance Program

The Homeless Prevention Assistance Program, also known as emergency housing assistance, provides temporary, targeted support to low-income households to prevent homelessness. Clients may receive security deposits, rental assistance, and short-term grants based on critical family need and available financial resources. Samaritan House serves as the fiscal and administrative sponsor on behalf of the Core Agency network  for this homeless prevention assistance. A waiver of the RFP process is in the County’s best interests because this is a continuing initiative for which Samaritan House, in collaboration with the Core Agency network, has already been providing the requested services.

Measure

FY 2015-16

Projected

FY 2016-17

Projected

Number of program households that will receive rental assistance (unduplicated)

273

275

Percent of program participants contacted who have remained housed at 3 and 6 months

50%

50%

Percent of clients rating the services provided as satisfactory

90%

90%


The term of the Agreement is July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2017 in an amount not to exceed $868,600.

Important note: This is a copy of the official report -- item 3 on the Board's agenda.