On Target

Expand year-round shelter capacity

Homeless Plan 2022

Description

Sheltering is not just an extreme weather event; capacity is needed to shelter year-round so that those experiencing homelessness have the stability to address challenges leading to homelessness. 

Progress Update

Q4-22

Q4 updates:

  • Continued to contract  with Hospitality House and Sierra Roots  for emergency and low barrier sheltering. Contract is in place for Sierra Guest House, which provides 20-25 beds of emergency sheltering. Expanded capacity in the shelter has been created through the opening of Brunswick Commons and the support of  bed units at Sierra Guest House. Ongoing work is being done with Hospitality House to best use expanded capacity and limit amount of time in shelter.
  • Continued to provide family housing and shelter options through the CalWORKS Housing Support Program (HSP).
  • Continued to contract with Community Beyond Violence for domestic violence shelter services.
  • The Continuum of Care (CoC) currently has youth set-aside funding for homeless youth prevention and additional youth set-aside funding will be available with the award of Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP) 3 funds. Projects and providers have been identified through the CoC with a focus on youth interim housing and shelter.
  • The County of Nevada, Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation, AMI Housing, and the United States Forest Service continue to make progress in opening the Hobart Mills location as a seasonal workforce housing pilot. Efforts continue on site plannign and design. 

Next Steps

Q4-22
  • Work with CoC and youth providers to identify a project for HHAP 3 youth set-aside funding with a focus on interim and permanent supportive housing.
  • Continue conversations with Hospitality House on how to best reduce time spent in the shelter for a successful moving on strategy.

Collaborators

JB
Jazmin Breaux (HHSA)
TC
Tamaran Cook (Social Services)
AM
Angela Masker (HHSA)
BP
Brendan Phillips (HHSA)
RR
Rachel Roos (Social Services)

Measures

Objectives

Not Defined
Homelessness
Board of Supervisors 2021
On Target
Homelessness
Board of Supervisors 2023
On Target
Homelessness
Board of Supervisors 2022
On Target
Expand Shelter
Homeless Plan 2022

Owner

Mike Dent
Mike Dent (Housing and Community Services)