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FROM: James A. Rydingsword, Director Costa
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December 3 , 1990 '�•., _. .;° County
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SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT ON SHELTER PROGRAMS FOR
SUBJECT: HOMELESS ADULTS, WINTER 1990-1991
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATION:
The Board of Supervisors authorize the Social Service Department to implement
the use of the Short Intake Form as amended for use in the Winter Shelter
Program.
BACKGROUND:
During the presentation to the Board of the Winter Shelter Plan on November
27 , 1990 , the Social , Service Director was instructed to review the Short
Intake Form and return December 4, 1990, with recommendations. Three
specific shelter rules were raised as issues: ( 1) Arriving and departing
by shuttle bus; ( 2 ) No verbal abuse of staff or guests; and ( 3) No using
extra blankets without authorization.
Revisions have been made to the form attached to this order., "No using
extra blankets without authorization" has been deleted. The Social Service
Department has retained "Arriving and departing by shuttle bus" as a rule.
This is a significant element of the agreement between the City of Walnut
Creek and the County. While there may be an occasional exception to this
rule, approval by the Assistant Director responsible for Adult Services
of the Social Service Department would be required. With respect to "No
verbal abuse of staff or guests" , this remains a rule as well. It is the
policy of the Social;� Service Department to ensure a safe, non-threatening
environment for all residents and staff.
It should be noted that the purpose of the Short Intake Form is to provide
potential shelter residents with an understanding of the program
expectations. The Social Service Department expects the contract providers
of homeless services to exercise reasonable judgment, to determine
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE:
RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION O BOAR MMI EE
APPROVE OTHER
SIGNATURE(S):
ACTION OF BOARD ON December 11, 1990 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED X OTHER
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE
X UNANIMOUS(ABSENT .— ) AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN
AYES: NOES: AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD
ABSENT: ABSTAIN: OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
CC: Social Servi&es ATTESTED �+�"+ -� //, /?90
County Administrator PHIL BATCHELOR,CLERK OF THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
BY a'�4'T" _ Xl .� ,DEPUTY
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Board order - "Supplemental Report on Shelter Programs Page 2
for Homeless Adults, Winter 1990-1991"
willfullness and good cause as outlined in Winter Shelter Plan, and to
attempt to conciliate problems arising with residents. However, providers
must have the authority to deal with residents who pose a risk to the
community, staff and other residents, the property of others, or who refuse
to comply with program requirements.
The Social Service Department is currently reviewing its formulation of
shelter program rules and sanctions.
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SHELTER PROGRAM
SHORT INTAKE FORM
NAME- SSN:
D.O.B. SEX: MARITAL STATUS:
MONTHLY INCOME., SOURCE OF INCOME:
LAST MAILING ADDRESS:
REFERRAL FROM SOCIAL SERVICES:
(DATE)
REFERRED FROM MULTI-SERVICE CENTER: ANTIOCH [ ] -SAN PABLO CONCORD
I UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT AS A CONDITION OF MY ACCEPTING SHELTER AND
SERVICES AT THE ,SHELTER AND MULTI-SERVICE CENTER, I MUST:
A) Provide acceptable identification and a referral from the Social Service
Department.
B) Meet with a multi-service center staff case manager when asked by staff or
notified of,appointment.
C) Abide by all shelter rules, including:
*ARRIVING AND DEPARTING BY SHUTTLE BUS
*NO- DRUGS (UNDER THE INFLUENCE OR IN YOUR POSSESSION)
*NO ALCOHOL (UNDER THE INFLUENCE OR IN YOUR POSSESSION)
*NO VIOLENCE (AGAINST ANYONE) OR THREAT OF VIOLENCE
*No SMOKING (SMOKING IS ALLOWED IN DESIGNATED AREA ONLY)
*No SEX (NO SEXUAL ACTIVITY IS ALLOWED IN THE SHELTER)
*NO STEALING
*NO DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY
*NO WEAPONS,
*NO SHARING OF MEDICINES
*NO VERBAL ABUSE OF STAFF OR GUESTS
*NO LEAVING THE SHELTER AFTER ENTRY
*NO PANHANDLING
*NO DOOR-TO-DOOR RESIDENTIAL OR BUSINESS SOLICITING
*NO TRESPASSING ON PRIVATE PROPERTY, INCLUDING RESIDENTIAL AND BUSINESS
PROPERTY
*NO CRIMINAL CONDUCT
Note: Shelter rules and bus schedules are posted on the wall.
W lio ro!iponsible for my own belongings and respectful of the property of
others.
10 Understand that upon intake at the Shelter Program my length of stay will
be based upon the plan I develop with the case manager. This plan will be
reviewed by my case manager at periodic intervals. At that time, as long
as I am meeting the goals set for me, I may stay at the shelter. If,
however, I" am absent or late without authorization in advance I may lose
my bed assignment.
F)
Understand;l. that violation of shelter rules may result in temporary or
indefinite exclusion from the Shelter Program.
G) Agree that I personal belongings are subject to inspection while on the
shelter property. The inspection of sleeping areas and parcels may be
necessary "to protect the safety and well-being of our guests.
BY STGNTNG, . I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE .READ (AND/OR HAD EXPLAINED TO ME) AND
UNDERSTAND ALLOF THE ABOVE, AND THAT I AGREE TO THESE CONDITIONS DURING MY
STAY AT THE SHELTER.
Date