On Target

Expand services and housing opportunities to transition aged youth and families with children to prevent entry into the adult homeless system and long-term homelessness

Homeless Plan 2022
Description

Many factors contribute to homeless, such as mental health issues and available options or opportunities for housing. Expanding services to address these concerns is integral in preventing homelessness. 

Progress Update

Q2 updates: 

  • A specific Point in Time (PIT) count was completed for 2022 through a consortium of providers, including Bright Futures for Youth. The Youth Committee will utilize data from the count along with analysis from a wide range of regional sources to compile a Youth and Families homelessness report with specific recommendations to address key gaps in the youth and families system. 
  • Added the Qualified Individual function whose job it is to assess the real need for Short Term Residential Treatment Provider (STRTP) placements to ensure such placement is in the best interest of the child's mental health. 
  • Behavioral Health is partnering with Bright Futures for Youth to provide homelessness case management for young adults; contract is in place. 
Next Steps

Priorities for next quarter: 

  • Compile data on gaps to provide recommendations for additional funding to address youth homelessness.
Milestones
  • On Target
    Gather data, assess gaps, determine strategies, and apply for funding to prevent homelessness among families and youth
    Homeless Plan 2022  |  1/1/21 - 12/31/22
  • On Target
    Increase availability of intensive mental health services for foster youth, youth at risk of entering the foster care system and prevent long term homelessness for youth.
    Homeless Plan 2022  |  1/1/21 - 12/31/22
Objectives
  • On Target
    Homelessness
    Board of Supervisors 2022
  • On Target
    Prevention and Diversion
    Homeless Plan 2022