HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 12042012 - C.63RECOMMENDATION(S):
ACCEPT final report from the Department of Conservation and Development regarding the Homeless
Prevention/Rapid Rehousing (HPRP) program.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No General Fund impact. Funds were provided to the County on a formula basis through the U. S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
CFDA # 14.257 (Homeless Prevention and Rapid Rehousing Program).
BACKGROUND:
Through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, signed by the President on February 17, 2009, $1.5 billion
was provided to fund the Homeless Prevention and Rapid Rehousing Program (HPRP). The purpose of HPRP is to
provide homeless prevention assistance to households who are at risk of becoming homeless and to rapidly re-house
persons who are homeless. HPRP provides temporary financial assistance and housing relocation and stabilization
services to individuals and families who are or would be homeless but for this assistance. HPRP is not a mortgage
assistance program and is not intended to provide ongoing support.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded $1,421,551 in HPRP funding to the
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COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 12/04/2012 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
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ABSENT ____ ABSTAIN ____
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Contact: Brenda Kain,
925-674-7876
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of
the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: December 4, 2012
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Carrie Del Bonta, Deputy
cc:
C. 63
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Catherine Kutsuris, Conservation & Development
Date:December 4, 2012
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Accept Final Report Regarding the Homeless Prevention/Rapid Rehousing Program
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
County. In collaboration with other local jurisdictions and agencies, the County awarded a contract to Shelter, Inc. to
act as the lead agency. Shelter, Inc. established Memorandums of Understanding with the Greater Richmond
Interfaith Program (GRIP), Rubicon Programs, Catholic Charities of the East Bay and Bay Area Legal Aid to ensure
that all elements of the HPRP program were provided across the County. Funds were also awarded to the County’s
Homeless Services for Data Collection and Evaluation through the Homeless Management and Information System
(HMIS).
As of July 31, 2012, the County expended its total grant allocation, providing 453 households with financial
assistance and housing stabilization services. Of this number, 424 households at risk of homelessness received
short-term (1 – 3 months) financial assistance that allowed them to stay in their housing. Additionally, 29 households
that were homeless received long-term (up to 18 months) assistance, enabling them to secure housing and achieve
stability.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
None, this report is informational purposes only.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
HPRP program activities supported the following outcome established in the Children's Report Card: Families are
Safe, Stable and Nurturing.