Homeless Emergency Aid Program HEAP California Emergency Solutions

Homeless Emergency Aid Program (HEAP) & California Emergency Solutions and Housing Program (CESH) August 23, 2018 Cindy Cavanaugh, Sacramento County Emily Halcon, City of Sacramento Anne Moore, Sacramento Steps Forward

Welcome and Agenda › Introductions › Overview of funding opportunities › Local objectives & priorities › Local program proposal › Timeline & next steps › Questions & comments

Overview Bill section HEAP Administrative entity Co. C 50213(a)(1) & 50213(b) (a) Block grant based on relative size of PIT count Funding formula Statewide allocation Anticipated local amount Eligible uses (b) Proportional to Point in Time (PIT) count relative to statewide PIT $350 M ($250 M (a) & $100 M (b)) $12. 7 M ($10 M (a) & $2. 7 M (b)) HEAP 50213(c) CESH 50490 City Co. C Large City allocation based on proportionate share of Co. C PIT City is located in to large cities total PIT Based on PIT, number of rent burdened households and number of persons living in poverty $150 M $53 M $5. 6 M $1. 6 M No less than 5% to programs for homeless youth Broad discretion for programs, including, but not limited to, prevention, criminal justice diversion, and emergency aid • Broad discretion for programs, including CES, housing, emergency aid Administration cap Administrative entity may use no more than 5% for administrative costs related to planning and execution Anticipated timing Applications open 9/2017, due by 12/31/2018, awards no later than 01/31/2019 Applications open 9/2017

Objectives – Developing a Local Program Addressing Immediate Need Able to Implement Quickly Existing Administrative Infrastructure Drive Broader System Change Measure and Evaluate Outcomes

Local Goals One time funds to increase services and spur system change for adult populations, including transition age youth – Improve access & increase capacity in single shelter system – Improve housing outcomes for sheltered & unsheltered singles – Create & enhance connections to other systems of care

Local Proposal Common case mgmt. approach Intra-agency case conferencing Outreach/In-reach Programs with Case Management • Low/no barrier entry • Performance based contracts • Coordinated entry Flexible Housing Program Single Shelters • Re-Housing & Shelter diversion • Landlord services • Housing supports • Flexible funding • Case management • Pathways to Health + Home • Adult Protective Services • Wind Youth Service Center • North A Street Program • Jail Diversion • Outreach Navigators • DHA Social Workers

Local Proposal System Work Coordinated Entry Single Shelter Re. Design Navigation Standards Housing Location Approach Service Delivery Shelter Services Re. Housing Jail Diversion

Next Steps & Timeline August 27 th September 5 th September 12 th • Written comments • Due by Co. B • bavey@sacstepsforward. org • HEAP NOFA released • Co. C Advisory Board • 8: 00 am @ SETA September 25 th September/October Winter/Spring 2019 • County Bo. S (time TBD) • City Council – 5: 00 pm • Submit HEAP/CESH applications • Program begins

Local Proposal: Feedback › Are there additional objectives we should consider? › Are there specific sub-populations we should target? › What are important program design considerations (length of assistance, landlord incentives)? › Other thoughts?

Local Proposal › New/Alternative Suggestions for Funding – Briefly describe your suggestion – Briefly describe how your suggestion aligns with objectives: › › › Addressing immediate need Able to implement quickly Working within existing administrative infrastructure Drive broader system change Able to measure and evaluate outcomes

Homeless Emergency Aid Program (HEAP) & California Emergency Solutions and Housing Program (CESH) August 23, 2018 Cindy Cavanaugh, Sacramento County Emily Halcon, City of Sacramento Anne Moore, Sacramento Steps Forward