REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
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Action on Award of Agreement with WeHOPE for Street Outreach and Essential Homeless Services
Report
BACKGROUND
Homelessness is a multi-faceted issue, and many of the services and programs available to City of Santa Clara residents are part of a countywide system supported by various funders, including the County. These services help prevent homelessness, assess vulnerability, connect unhoused residents with emergency shelter and housing opportunities, and connect people with a range of health and human services. The City of Santa Clara contributes resources to this countywide system, in addition to the targeted services it provides within the City itself.
The City of Santa Clara (City) is committed to implementing a comprehensive, strategic response to reduce homelessness through a combination of building affordable housing, homelessness prevention and crisis response which includes basic needs services, street-based outreach and case management, and meaningful connections to a range of essential services, emergency shelter, and long-term housing opportunities.
With the goal of keeping people stably housed, the City supports various homelessness prevention services through the County and service providers. The City contributes annually to the County of Santa Clara's (County) Homelessness Prevention System (HPS), a collaborative program that provides financial assistance, legal support, and case management to low-income households at risk of losing their housing (for additional details about the HPS, see Attachment 1). The City's agreement with the County for this partnership extends through 2027. Additionally, the City contracts with ABODE Services to administer the City's Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) Program, which offers short-term rental subsidies for up to 12 months, help with security deposits, and case management for individuals and families experiencing homelessness, at risk of becoming homeless, or fleeing do...
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